Ajwain for Skincare: How to Use Carom Seeds for Acne-Free Glowing Skin Effectively at Home (Watch Video)
Ajwain seeds are also known to have positive effects on hair- not only does it help prevent premature greying of hair but also help reduce dandruff.
We all remember our childhood stomach ache remedy- a little bit of ajwain with some salt and hing (asafoetida). Ajwain, also known as ajowan, bishop's weed, or carom seeds, is one of the staple ingredients found in an Indian household. Carom seeds are packed with several nutraceutical components that are extremely healthy for the human body. Ajwain has been used as an ayurvedic medicine since ancient times. It is known to aid digestion, treat flatulence and relieve constipation and keep your overall system healthy. But did you know ajwain seeds also have beauty benefits?
Here's how you can use Ajwain for skin:
How Does Ajwain Improve Skin Health?
Ajwain water, also known as oma water has been known to have plenty of beauty benefits. Carrom seeds are also known to be effective in removing acne scars. According to old wives tales, ajwain helps clean your digestive system and also purify the blood, whose effects are seen on the skin. Clove (Laung) Health Benefits: From Fighting Cancer to Healing Acne, Reasons Why This Humble Spice is Good for You.
Application of carom seeds topically is known to help reduce soreness and redness on the skin, giving you an inner glow. It is also rich in thymol, which is an extremely powerful antiseptic and gamma-terpinene, which is known to have anti-inflammatory properties, therefore keeping skin infection and inflammation at bay.
How to Use Ajwain For Skin?
Make ajwain or oma water that has been used in Ayurveda since forever. Apart from having a plethora of health benefits, carom seeds are known to clear your skin. All you will have to do is boil some ajwain in water and then cool it. Strain the water and drink it with a pinch of salt or use it to wash your face. Sandalwood Oil Can Increase Hair Growth Because Your Follicles Can ‘Smell’ Its Scent, Says Study.
Ajwain seeds are also known to have positive effects on hair. Not only does it help prevent premature greying of hair but also helps reduce dandruff.
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