Apr 27, 2021

Beauty secrets of ancient India

Ankita Shukla

​Aloe vera

The miracle plant was used as a skin elixir in ancient India.

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​Neem

Make a paste of neem leaves and apply on face for an acne-free skin.

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​Honey

Clean your pores by mixing honey with lemon. Apply this mix on the face with a cotton ball.

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​Amla

Drink amla juice for a naturally glowing skin.

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​Haldi

Haldi is best to fight ageing. Scrub your face with haldi and malai scrub daily for that eternal beauty.

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​Coconut oil

Ancient Indians swore by coconut oil for both skin and hair.

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​Besan

Besan is a natural cleanser and hence the use of ubtan is justified.

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​Chandan

Chandan is best to protect skin from the brutal sun. Apply some chandan powder mixed with rose water when your skin needs to cool off.

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Curd

Wash your hair with curd if you want silky strands.

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