Bay Leaf or ‘Tejpatta’ is so commonplace in every household and it has been used in Indian cuisines for unparalleled aroma and taste. But do you have any idea that it also contains flavonoids, antioxidants, essential oils, and tannins? I guess not. Don’t worry we will tell you in detail here.
The abovementioned ingredients in the bay leaf are responsible for adding aroma to our cuisines. Bay leaf also has excellent anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.
But apart from this, bay leaf is also beneficial for skin, hair and teeth. It also helps to alleviate dandruff. Today we are going to unveil some hidden benefits of bay leaf for your skin and hair.
1. Cures Dandruff
Powder the dried bay leaves and mix it in some curd. Apply this mixture on your scalp and leave it for some time. This will eliminate dandruff and itching.
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2. Shiny Hair
Boil some bay leaves in water. Let this water cool down for some time. Wash your hair with this water. This water works as an excellent conditioner and eliminates greasiness from the hair.
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3. Eliminates Lice
If you’re troubled with lice in hair then all you need is some bay leaves. Take 5 bay leaves and boil them in water. Cool down the water and use it to wash your strands. Make a paste out of the boiled bay leaves and apply on your scalp. Wash it after 10 minutes.
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4. Add Shine to Your Teeth
Take one bay leaf and rub it on your teeth. This will shoo away the yellowness from your teeth. You can also use powdered bay leaves while you brush your teeth. It will add natural shine to your teeth.
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5. Fresh and Radiant Skin
A recent study has revealed that bay leaves have antioxidants which make your skin radiant and young. Boil some bay leaves in water and use the water to wash your face. This will add shine to your face.
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6. Ward off Pimples and Acne
Boil some bay leaves in water and wash your face with this water. Do this for twice daily. You will see that the acne and pimple have reduced in size.
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7. Evens out The Skin Tone
Overexposure to sunlight can cause uneven skin tone and blemishes. Have a bath with bay leaves water to even out your complexion. Do this daily for better results.
