2015-11-21
Joybynature.com Team
Nov
21

 

Amla or the Indian gooseberry is a wonder ingredient, which possesses several health benefits. Whether you consume it like that or drink its juice, it helps in cleaning your digestive tract. However, amla is more popular in India for its myriad beauty secrets.  It not only strengthens your tresses but also treats your acne woes. So, let’s delve deeper into various beauty benefits of amla. Once you get acclimatized with them, use this gooseberry for beautiful skin and hair.

  1. Benefits of Amla for Your Skin:

Delays the Signs of Ageing

To prevent the signs of ageing, all you need to do is drink amla juice. This Indian gooseberry juice is a rich source of antioxidants, which help in preventing wrinkles and fine lines. Also, antioxidants help in reducing dark spots, giving the skin a radiant glow. The presence of vitamins in it promotes collagen production; thus maintain proper skin elasticity.

Cures Acne

Since amla is helpful in purifying the blood, it is good for treating acne breakouts. Whether you drink it or apply its paste, amla acts on the acne-causing bacteria and further prevents reoccurrence of pimples. It can also be used in treating pimple scars and other dark sports. To apply it, just grind an amla with some water to get a smooth paste. Apply it on the affected area and the, allow it to dry. Once it dries up, wash your face with tap water.

Enhances Complexion

Owing to the presence of antioxidants and vitamin C, Indian gooseberry is helpful in enhancing the skin complexion. Further, it has the ability to tone and tighten your skin, making it firm and supple. To use it, mix one tablespoon of amla powder in some hot water. Mix well to get a smooth paste. You can also add a pinch of turmeric and some honey to enhance its nutrient value. Apply this pack on your face and gently scrub in circular motion. After five minutes, wash off with normal water. Besides, drinking amla juice mixed with a spoon of honey can also give you a clean and clear skin.

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  1. Benefits of Amla for Your Hair:

Strengthens Your Mane

Application of gooseberry juice can help in making your hair strong and beautiful. Also, it helps in boosting good hair growth. Amla is a rich source of essential fatty acids, which ensure complete nourishment from root to tips. To use it, all you need is amla and lemon juice. Just mix both the juices in equal portions and stir well. Apply it on your scalp and tresses.  Allow it to stay for about half an hour and the, rinse off well. Do it at least once a week for promising results.

Prevents Graying of Hair

Just like skin, amla can prevent your hair from ageing too. The presence of antioxidants in amla can prevent your hair from premature graying. All you need to do is massage your tresses with Indian gooseberry oil regularly. Alternately, soak a few dried amla pieces in coconut or sesame oil for around three days. Strain it and then, massage your scalp and locks with this oil. Since gooseberry juice is one of the important ingredients used in hair dyes, it is really helpful in making your locks thick and lustrous.

Prevents Dandruff

Amla is also helpful in curing your dandruff woes. If you consume amla juice regularly, its antioxidants ensure proper supply of blood to the scalp. This way the dead skin gets removed from time to time and new cell tissues are regenerated. It is this dead skin on the scalp, which causes dandruff. Also, applying a hair mask made from a mixture of amla and basil leaves’ paste can treat your dandruff flakes for sure.

Besides all these uses for hair, amla can cure the problems of split ends.  It is also added in henna for giving to the gray hair. To know more about its uses, click here.

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