The Ayurvedic form of alternative medicine has been around since years and has its historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. Ayurveda uses natural resources to make various sorts of products ranging from shower gels, lotions, powders etc.
Ayurvedic bath powder is also known as herbal bath powder. It is an excellent alternative to replace your soap containing chemicals and give you the same benefits and more, but with completely natural products. Read on to find out more about the benefits of this Ayurvedic bath powder.
Ayurvedic bath powder has multiple benefits for the skin:
1. Can help prevent skin infections:
the bath powders ingredients have anti-fungal and antibacterial properties and can help reduce or prevent skin infections.
2. Acts as natural exfoliants:
They act as natural exfoliants, which can help to remove dead skin, promote skin rejuvenation and give it a supple texture and beautiful glowing look.
3. Can promote blood circulation:
Using herbal bath powders and rubbing it on your skin in circular motions, using a loofah preferably, can improve blood circulation in the skin and also keep your nerve endings intact.
4. For people with soap allergies:
There are a lot of people who are allergic to soap-based products and require using alternative methods of body cleansing. The Ayurvedic bath powder can be this all-natural solution to allergy-free body cleansing.
5. Can help lighten pigmentation scars:
Ingredients like turmeric, licorice powder etc, used in bath powders can help lighten scars, marks and blemishes. The bath powder has to be used regularly in order to see the results.
6. Removal or reduction of facial and body hair in women:
A lot of women suffer from the problem of unusual facial hair growth and body hair growth. This excessive hair growth can be due to a condition called Hirsutism and can be caused by high levels of androgen (a male sex hormone), hormonal changes etc. Using herbal bath powders can help reduce the hair growth by weakening it, if used regularly. The results will vary from person to person, depending on the growth and severity.
7. Can help unclog pores:
The skin has millions of pores of which most aren’t visible to the naked eye. These pores are all open and allow the skin to breathe. Over time and due to various reasons like excessive sebum (the oily waxy substance produced by the sebaceous glands) production, dead skin cells clogging, old age, prolonged exposure to sunlight etc, the pores get larger and can get clogged due to buildup in the pore, causing acne, blackheads, whiteheads, breakouts etc. Using herbal bath powders can help unclog these pores and remove the accumulated toxins from the skin. READ MORE – CLEAR SKIN OVERNIGHT WITH THESE AMAZING INGREDIENTS
8. Can help retain natural oils:
Using herbal bath powders can help retain the skin’s natural oils and keep it hydrated and moisturized. It can also improve skin elasticity which will help keep away wrinkles and fine lines.
There are different recipes to making this herbal bath powder. Check out this DIY one:
SKIN BRIGHTENING BATH POWDER:
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp chickpea flour or green gram flour
- 1 tbsp white turmeric or wild turmeric
- 1 tbsp licorice powder or orange peel powder
SKIN CLEARING BATH POWDER:
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp rice flour
- 1 tbsp bentonite clay or rose powder
- 1 tbsp neem powder or fenugreek powder
Method:
In a mixing bowl, combine all these ingredients and mix it well. Transfer the combined powder into an air tight storage container. Then take a liberal quantity during your bath and combine it with water, rose water or even yogurt to blend into a fine paste. You can make this mixture using a small mixing bowl, before application or even make it in the palm of your hands. Apply it liberally all over your body and rub in circular motions for a few minutes. Then let it sit on your body for a few minutes and then you can wash off with water. READ MORE – SEEDS WATER for glowing skin and healthy hair
Tips:
- For those who do not have rose petal powder, dry up rose petals until completely dry and free from moisture and grind in a mixer grinder until you get fine and smooth powder. You can also buy it directly from the store, if you do not wish to make it at home.
- If you are worried about the turmeric staining your skin then kindly use white turmeric or wild turmeric that doesnt stain your skin and is help to treat pigmentation.
Caution: If you wish to test whether it agrees with your skin type, do a patch test, before applying it onto your whole body.