Get Young & Radiant Skin These Homemade Anti-Ageing Jaggery Masks Even At 50

Are you tired of chemical-infused masks that not do close to nothing for your skin? Ditch those usual and expensive beauty masks that are decking up the shelves of cosmetic stores in your neighbourhood market and not getting the desired effect. Make your own anti-ageing mask naturally with the help of jaggery. Sounds bizarre? Well, natural and simple jaggery can do wonders for your skin.

What Is Jaggery?

Jaggery or 'gur' is basically unrefined sugar that is obtained from raw, concentrated sugarcane juice. It has vital vitamins and minerals that promote healthy hair and skin.

How About trying A Jaggery Mask?

Yes, you can make a jaggery mask at home. These jaggery masks have anti-ageing properties. But very few people know that jaggery is also a source of glycolic acid – part of alpha-hydroxyl acids (AHA) – which has multiple benefits for the skin: it reduces fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, acne scars and uneven skin colour. In nutshell, jaggery has magical health benefits. Let’s have a look at how you can include this power-packed ingredient into your beauty routine.

Glowing Skin

Jaggery is a good source for glowing skin. Glycolic acid is widely used in skincare products due to its ability to help improve skin's condition and appearance. How to make the most of this natural ingredient called jaggery? For the mask: Combine 2 tablespoons of powdered jaggery, 2 tablespoons of honey and the juice of half a lemon. Apply on the face and neck area. Rinse with warm water after 5-10 minutes. This jaggery mask has anti-ageing properties and equally nourishes your skin.

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Brown Spots

Sick of brown spots? No need to panic. Jaggery is here to give you all the benefits, that too, naturally. Glycolic acid, which is present in jaggery, is also known to fade dark spots, blemishes and hyper-pigmentation. Now, you make your own homemade glycolic acid mask.

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First, combine 1 teaspoon of jaggery powder, 1 teaspoon of tomato juice, juice of half a lemon, 1/8 teaspoon of turmeric powder and enough warm green tea to make a paste. Second, mix all the ingredients well, apply to the skin and rinse it after 10-15 minutes.

Erase Lines

Glycolic acid in jaggery helps in speeding up the skin's renewal process. Want to erase fine lines? Try this face mask. This face mask erases fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of ageing. How to make this natural wonder? First, take 1 teaspoon of grape pulp, 1 teaspoon of cool black tea, a quarter teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of jaggery powder and enough rose water to make a paste. Second, mix all the ingredients and wash it off in 15 minutes. Use it one to two times a week.

Shiny Hair

Jaggery is rich in iron. Iron not only prevents hair from falling when you eat it but can also give you shiny and smooth hair when topically used. This is how you can make a perfect hair mask. First, mix jaggery in a bowl along with two spoons of multani mitti and water. Apply, leave on for 10 minutes and rinse well. This process will make your hair healthy and shinier naturally.

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