Apricot Benefits For Skin Hair And How To Use
Here are some of the benefits of apricots for your hair and skin and ways to incorporate them into your beauty regimen.
From apricot cleansers to scrubs, masks, oils, etc., the beauty industry has always been touting the benefits of this fruit. Rich in various nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, lutein fiber, beta carbonate and zeaxanthin, it contains antioxidant properties that fight free radicals that cause oxidative stress in your body. Here are some of the benefits of apricots for your hair and skin and ways to incorporate them into your beauty regimen.
Benefits of Apricots for your Skin
Here's how this miracle fruit can benefit your skin.
Anti-aging Properties
A fruit that can help slow down the aging process by reducing the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and dry spots and giving your skin a radiant glow. Due to the abundance of Vitamin E and its antioxidant properties that prevent damage caused by free radicals, promote skin cell renewal, increase skin elasticity, and thus make you glow.
Moisturizing Properties
Apricot oil has moisturizing properties because it is lightweight and resembles sebum, the skin's natural oil. It gets absorbed into the skin very easily and restores moisture to the skin making it soft, smooth, supple, moisturized and nourished.
Rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin E, apricot oil is great for dry, rough and cracked skin. It works as a nourishing night treatment to moisturize your skin and unclog pores.
Skin Healing Properties
A natural healer, apricot oil is rich in vitamin C and omega-3 fatty acids that help treat skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea, as well as treat spots and reduce their appearance on the skin. Not only this, apricot oil helps reduce skin inflammation, improve hydration, clear acne and regulate skin oil production.
DIY ways to incorporate apricots into your skincare regimen
Face Scrapper
Apricots help remove dead skin cells, reduce pigmentation, and provide a natural glow due to their natural cleaning qualities. Here's how you can make a natural apricot scrub yourself.
Ingredient
2 tablespoons apricot kernel powder
1 tablespoon of Messenger Clay
3 tablespoons honey
Method
Take apricot kernel powder, russell clay and honey in a bowl.
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and store in an airtight Jar.
Makeup Remover
A gentle, hydrating makeup remover that will not only get rid of your makeup, but also nourish your skin.
Ingredient
1 tablespoon of baby shampoo
1 tablespoon coconut oil
5 drops of apricot oil.
2 capsules of vitamin E oil
Cup water
Method
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and store in an airtight Jar and use it within two weeks.
Face Mask
A face mask that helps you get an even complexion, reduces the appearance of blemishes and helps cleanse the skin in one go.
Ingredient
2 ripe apricots
2 tablespoons of honey
2 tablespoons almond powder
Method
Blend the apricots using an electric mixer.
Put the apricot kernels in a bowl and add honey and almond powder to it.
Mix everything well.
Apply this mixture evenly on the face with the help of a brush and then wash it off with cold water after 10 to 20 minutes.
Benefits of apricots for your hair
How this miracle fruit can be beneficial for your hair.
Dehydration Reduces.
Rich in omega-9 fatty acids and oleic acid, apricot oil helps restore moisture to your hair, softens your hair and scalp, boosts hydration, hydrates your hair and scalp, and keeps you dry. Helps get rid of dull and lifeless skin. rough wire.
Stimulates Hair Growth.
A fatty acid known as linoleic acid moisturizes the hair and scalp and aids in the growth of new hair, eliminating the lack of moisture in your hair.
Massaging the oil helps in increasing the blood circulation in the scalp, which helps in the growth of new hair and lengthens the old hair.
DIY ways to add apricots to your hair care regimen
Oil massage
A soothing oil massage to stimulate hair growth and leave your hair soft and shiny.
Ingredient
1 tablespoon apricot oil
2 tablespoons of coconut oil
2 tablespoons of almond oil
2 tablespoons castor oil
Method
Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
Heat them until the mixture is light.
Massage it onto your scalp and apply in a long direction and wash it off the next morning.
Nourishing Cleanser
Try a DIY nourishing apricot cleanser that will not only cleanse but also help condition and condition your hair.
Ingredient
Usual shampoo
5-7 drops of apricot oil.
Method
Add apricot oil to the shampoo.
Mix it well.
Use the shampoo as usual.
Air dry your hair with a soft microfiber towel.
