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It can be prepared at home by following these steps: Collect the peels of pomegranate fruit after using it. Try to dry it for 2–3 days under direct sunlight and let it dry completely. Store the powder in an airtight container. Your powder is ready to use as a face mask or tea.
Have you started observing fine lines and wrinkles? It s time you give your skin the right nutrition and care. Various fruit and vegetable peels find their place in the bin, but once you know how beneficial these peels are, you won t throw them. Here are some benefits of various peels. The pomegranate peel is also discarded without a second thought. But do you know about the several advantages of pomegranate peels? You ll jump with joy to know that this simple peel can make you look younger and glowing.
How pomegranate peels help?
Pomegranate peels are known for their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties and hence is a folk remedy for skin infections. It stimulates your skin with its astringent properties. The antioxidant and astringent properties tighten the pores and tighten your skin. This prevents skin sagging and hence is a good anti-ageing home remedy. A study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology states that pomegranate peels facilitate skin repair and promote regeneration of the dermis. You can also try these 10 tips to prevent wrinkles and signs of ageing.
How to use pomegranate peels?
Pomegranate peels can be dried and powdered. This powder can be stored for months in an airtight container and used to prepare face masks at home or can be added to scrubs or other face packs. You can use fresh peel crush for some face packs too.
Apply these face packs twice a week for youthful skin and to banish wrinkles.
Reference
Aslam, M. N., Lansky, E. P., & Varani, J. (2006). Pomegranate as a cosmeceutical source: pomegranate fractions promote proliferation and procollagen synthesis and inhibit matrix metalloproteinase-1 production in human skin cells. Journal of ethnopharmacology, 103(3), 311-318.
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