I remember the time growing up as a child. As soon as the winters used to arrive my mother always switched our hair oil from coconut oil to mustard oil. We also used to massage our entire body with the mustard oil at least once a week, before taking a shower. At that time, I could never understand the reason behind it, but now I can.
Coconut oil gets solid in winters and thus may lead to dandruff and thus it was switched to mustard oil. Plus, it provides a warmth along with the moisturising properties, making it the perfect massage oil for winters. Not only this, there are many more unheard beauty benefits of mustard oil as well.
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1. To add a natural glow to the skin- Mustard oil is like the olive of India, and apart from cooking it also works as a great beauty oil as well. For centuries, mustard oil has been used by Indians for massaging their bodies before taking a bath. The moisturising properties of the oil nourish the skin making it soft and glowing. it can also be used in homemade body packs to get rid of tan while moisturising the skin.
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2. To prep your skin for makeup- If you have normal to dry skin then you most likely face the problem of dry patches on your face during winters. These dry patches do not look very attractive and can also act as a hindrance when applying makeup. If you are facing a similar problem, then use mustard oil. Before starting with your makeup apply a few drops of mustard oil on your face and leave it on for ten minutes. Then wash your face with a mild cleanser followed by applying a moisturiser if you need to. This way your skin will get smooth and ready for the makeup application.
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3. To get a lustrous mane- Along with your skin, mustard oil is also the perfect oil for your hair as well. If you desire for a lustrous mane that shines with all its glory, then try to swap your hair oil with mustard oil. Regular use of mustard oil will ensure that your hair is free from any hair related woes such as the itchy scalp, dandruff, hair fall, etc. Warm up some mustard oil and massage your scalp your hair with it at least twice a week to maintain your hair in good condition.
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4. For softer lips- Dry and chapped lips is another common problem, especially during winters. Using mustard oil in place of your lip balm will keep your lips soft and moisturised in the long run. In fact, there is a well tried and tested grandma’s remedy for treating dry lips with mustard oil. According to that remedy, applying a few drops of mustard oil in your naval before going to bed keeps a check on dry lips.
