Tulsi or basil is one plant you are sure to find in most Indian homes. Considered a herb with several medicinal and healing properties, tulsi leaves are added to dishes or even eaten raw for its numerous benefits. What you perhaps may not know are its beauty secrets. The plant can come in handy when it comes to dealing with everyday beauty woes like pimples, dandruff, etc. Here are some basil packs you can try making for better hair and skin.
Dandruff no more
Tulsi (basil) is known since eons for its healing properties. If you have dandruff, make this paste. Take a few tulsi leaves, make a paste of them and then mix this paste in amla powder. Apply this paste for around 30 minutes on your scalp and then wash your hair thoroughly. You will see that this remedy works wonders. Use it regularly for better results.Try other home remedies to get rid of dandruff.
Say goodbye to pimples
Still grown in many households, tulsi is god’s gift to skin. A simple paste made of basil and neem leaves can help drive those pimples away and nourish the skin. Grind the leaves together and then add a little lime juice. You can even add a few drops of honey if your skin is dry. Mix well and apply on the pimple. Leave it till it dries off and then wash with water. You can beat acne with the help of this mega guide.
Another pack you can make is a paste of saffron (kesar) and tulsi leaves by grinding the two. Its anti-bacterial properties will help reduce the infection. Apply it on the acne and blemish and leave it to dry before washing it off with water. But you will need regular application for the acne to disappear. Read more about the health benefits of Tulsi.
Get the itch out of your scalp
The constant urge to scratch your scalp to get rid of the itch can be embarrassing especially if you are in a public place. Tulsi’s fighting action can come in handy to help with this problem. Grind some tulsi leaves and in a pot, add about half cup of coconut oil and the ground leaves. Heat on a low flame. Once they give out fumes, add methi seeds till they pop. Now cool and strain the liquid and apply on the scalp. This will give you relief from an itchy scalp. You can even use sesame oil instead of coconut.
Whiten your pearly whites
Your teeth can add a lot to your smile and due to the food we eat and oral hygiene habits, they can have a layer of yellow on them. A natural way to bring back the white shine in them is by using tulsi. Simply rub some dried, powdered basil leaves every night. You can also make a paste by adding some orange peel with it. Tulsi will not just whiten but also prevent bleeding gums.
Source: skin care tips