Natural Beauty Tip #12 -- Beat cellulite with brahmi

Also called Indian pennywort or gotu kola, this herb can keep cellulite at bay.

Brahmi which is also known as gotu kola or Indian pennywort, is a well-known Ayurvedic herb with multiple benefits for one's health. It helps boost memory and also promotes hair growth but did you know it can also help prevent and fight cellulite? Cellulite often appears as dimpled skin due to the deposition of fat pockets. Women are more prone to having it and the prime areas it appears on is the thighs.

According to a research paper by Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland, brahmi is useful in combating cellulite as it helps in repairing the connective tissue in the skin and increasing microcirculation. It also improves the collagen production in the skin which helps in keeping the skin looking supple. In fact, brahmi or gotu kola is a common ingredient used in anti-cellulite creams.

Steps:

• Grind brahmi leaves to make a paste or use gotu kola powder depending on the area you need to apply it on.
• Add some water to make a paste.
• Mix well and apply directly on the cellulite.
• Massage the area for a few minutes and let the paste dry.
• It is best to leave it on overnight and wash it off next morning.

Brahmi leaves and powder are easily available in Ayurvedic stores. Use this paste regularly to reap in its benefits and say goodbye to cellulite. Even though it will lighten its appearance, you may want to make lifestyle and diet changes to see better results. Here are 5 simple tips you can follow.

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References:

Bylka, Wies awa, et al. "Centella asiatica in cosmetology." Postepy dermatologii i alergologii 30.1 (2013): 46-49.