Remember waiting for your mom to smear ghee on her lips every winter when she left for school? It was a ritual she never gave up, and you ended up with glossy and soft lips. Though there are many moisturizing lip balms available in the market that contain natural ingredients, however, there is nothing quite like the home staple desi ghee working its charm on dry and flaky skin during winter nights.
Desi ghee has various benefits for the body as it is rich in nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins – A, B12, D, E, and K, and antioxidants.
- Softens and hydrates the skin giving it a natural glow
- Lightens dark spots and reduces dark circles
- Repairs dry and damaged skin and prevents chapped lips
- It can heal minor wounds
- Helps to rejuvenate the eyes
Here are some tips that you can use for your skin and hair –
face mask
Ghee + Besan + Turmeric
This mask will keep your face soft and hydrated. Besan will act as a gentle exfoliator which will remove dead skin cells and will also help in removing dark spots.
Moisturizer
Ghee + Aloe Vera Gel
Apply it on your skin, especially your elbows, knees, ankles and hands. Leave it on for half an hour and wash off. If your skin is turning white or flaky due to dryness, then this recipe is perfect to tackle the condition and keep your skin moisturized and hydrated.
body scrub
Ghee + Besan + Milk + Sugar
Simply mix these ingredients together and gently massage the potion on your skin in circular motions. The presence of sugar and besan will exfoliate the skin, while ghee and milk will act as hydrating agents by repairing dry skin, adding glow and reducing pigmentation or dark spots.
hair and scalp mask
Ghee + curd + honey + egg white
Mix the ingredients together and apply the mask to your hair. Shampoo after an hour and let the hair air dry. Your hair will look nourished and the mask will add some extra shine to the hair. Yogurt will remove bacterial deposits, while honey will reduce any inflammation. Egg white will give shine and ghee will give hydration to the hair.
hand cream
Ghee + Coconut oil or Almond oil
Mix ghee in any oil and apply it on your dry hands, for soft and supple skin. The presence of ghee and oil will penetrate the deeper layers of the skin and trap the moisture inside.
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