Why and How to Use Ghee for Hair and Skin?

Ghee or clarified butter is one of the staple ingredients in most Indian kitchens. But apart from its culinary uses, ghee can also be used for taking great care of our skin and hair. Here are how to use ghee for beautification and the benefits that you can enjoy this way:

1. Hydrates Super Dry Skin

Ghee can hydrate naturally dry to super dry skin very well. It contains all good fatty acids that are essential to induce hydration in our skin cells. Warm up a considerable amount of ghee and apply it all over your body. Massage it thoroughly for 3 to 5 minutes and take a bath after half an hour.

2. Works as a Face Moisturizer

Not only your body and limbs, but ghee can also moisturize the delicate skin of your face effectively. Take equal amounts of pure ghee and water. Blend them well together and apply the mixture to your facial skin. Massage it deep into the skin and wash off after 15 minutes with fresh cold water. Use of ghee as a face moisturizer for 2-3 times a week can make it incredibly soft and smooth.

3. Gives Bright, Glowing Skin

If you want to brighten your skin from inside out, nothing can be better option for you than ghee. It basically purifies the entire system and seals in natural moisture of the skin. Consequently, the dull, dry skin becomes healthy and glowing. You can prepare a face mask by mixing raw milk and besan or masoor dal with equal amount of pure ghee and apply the thick paste all over your face evenly. Wait for 15-20 minutes. Once dries out, rinse it with cold water.

4. Prevents Aging of Skin

Ghee is one of the best natural anti-aging solutions. If massaged into the skin every day, it offers pretty impressive results. All you need to do is to take a good amount of pure desi ghee and rub your skin with it. This way, it will penetr1ate the layers of the skin and enter the tissues, thereby making the cells healthy and youthful. As a result, we can stay away from premature aging.

5. Substitutes Bath Oil

Being an excellent body massaging agent, ghee can replace our traditional bath oil too. It will give you a silky smooth skin and that too at a minimal cost. You may also combine equal quantities of ghee and coconut oil and apply the oil-mixture to your skin. Let it sit for half an hour and then take a shower to reveal soft, velvety skin.

6.  Reduces Dark Under-Eye Circles

Forget spending thousands of bucks for under-eye creams or serums. Getting rid of those panda eyes becomes really easy with ghee. Apply it liberally on your upper eyelids and under the eyes daily before going to bed. Next morning, wash it off with plain water. This treatment is very much effective in reducing dark circles around the eyes.

7. Freshens Up Tired Eyes

Apart from reducing dark circles, ghee can also help in rejuvenating dull, tired eyes. The lubricating and nurturing qualities of the ingredient can make the subtle skin of eye area refreshed, moist and really bright upon regular use. It can also make the exhausted eyes completely relaxed.

8. Makes Chapped Lips Smoother

As said previously, ghee can lock in the natural moisture of the skin. Hence, it can be used for hydrating dry chapped lips too. Pour a drop of ghee onto your fingertip and massage it into the lips gently. Leave it overnight. Your lips will be soft, supple and absolutely kissable in the morning.

9. Lightens Pigmented Lips

A good lip massage with pure desi ghee can also reduce pigmentation to a great extent.If you are dying to lighten your dark lips, start massaging them with this ingredient every night. Beautiful pink pout will be on your way.

10. Conditions Dry Hair Deeply

Ghee can make dry, rough and frizzy hair healthy-looking by conditioning it deeply. You just need to prepare a rich oil-blend by mixing equal amounts of ghee and olive oil or coconut oil. Give your hair a thorough massage with it for 15-220 minutes and wash off with a mild herbal shampoo. Your locks will turn extremely soft and smooth.

11.  Repairs Split Ends

Dry, coarse hair means lots of split ends. But with ghee, you can easily fight against this common issue. Warm it up a little and apply to the ends of your tresses. After an hour or so, rinse with a mild shampoo and cold water.

12. Turns Hair Smooth and Shiny

You can also improve the texture of your hair drastically by applying ghee to it in a regular manner. It will impart great smoothness, extra shine and beautiful bounce to your locks so that you fall in love with it all over again.1

Now, you know why and how to use ghee for hair and skin. When are you going to include it in your beauty routine?