Benefits of Mint for Skin

12 October, 2009 No Comment

Scientifically called Mentha, mint is a widely available herb the history of which dates back to the ancient ages. Mint has been in use for over 2000 years. It is extensively used in India, Middle-East, and Europe for a variety of purposes like skin care, culinary, health, and dental benefits. Mint can be used in several forms. Today, mint is available in various products like toothpaste, chewing gums, mouth fresheners, etc.

Mint has long been a part of our cuisine. With a wonderful aroma and excellent medical properties, mint also has great healing power. The use and application of mint spells magic on the skin and body.

Rich in medical properties, mint can also be used to cure several skin problems. Anti-inflammatory properties of mint protect the skin from physiological damages. It also hydrates and rejuvenates the skin. Here we present the benefits of mint for curing skin problems:

Mint has been proved beneficial to cure blackheads. Blackheads occur in blocked pores of the skin when sebum (an oily substance), bacteria, and dead cells get stuck in the surface of the skin. Make juice from mint leaves. Apply mint juice on the affected area. Mint is an excellent skin cleanser and helps in curing blackheads.

The benefits of mint juice is well known for its ability to cure acne. Apply on the affected area every night. Leave it for 10-15 minutes and then wash with cold water.

For a glowing skin free from impurities try to include mint in your regular skin care program. Take 1 teaspoon each of curd and mint leaves. Add few drops of lemon juice to it. Mix the ingredients properly and apply all over the face. After keeping it for 20 minutes, was it off with cold water. You will see wonderful effects on your skin.

The application of mint on a regular basis helps in removing dryness from your skin. Mint excellently works to cure dry skin.

It is a proven fact that mint softens, relaxes, hydrates, and refreshes the skin.

Mint can help you to get rid of pimples. Take a mixture of crushed mint leaves and oats. Wash with cold water after keeping for 20 minutes.

Mint based wash cleanse and invigorates the skin. A brew of mint leaves can be used for facial. You can also have a clear and smooth foot skin. Foot soaks in mint boiled in water has magical effects.

Mint with its anti pruritic properties and camphor can be used to treat mosquitoes bite, honey-bees, hornets, wasps, gnats bites.

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