Quinoa is also known as chenopodium quinoa, is a plant that has gained importance in the last decade. Many people have added Quinoa to their diet very smoothly. Looking at the huge amount of benefits, quinoa is a powerhouse of so many health benefits. In this blog, Rubina Ratnakar tells you all about quinoa and its application in skin care.
If we talk about the health benefits of eating quinoa, there are so many of them. Some benefits are improving the health of the heart by improving cardiovascular activities, improving digestion, strengthening the bones, controlling the blood sugar level, improving metabolic activities, losing weight, and fight deadly diseases like cancer as well.
Coming to the skincare benefits, quinoa seeds can be used in the form of masks when mixed with other skincare ingredients.
Quinoa helps in fighting acne due to the presence of vitamin B3. If you are experiencing any kind of irritation on your skin, quinoa can help in relaxing your skin.
Along with soothing the skin, quinoa acts as an excellent exfoliator. The husky texture of quinoa helps in the easy removal of dirt from the skin. For exfoliation, we suggest you mix grounded quinoa with a small amount of honey and use it as a scrubber.
Due to the richness of Vitamin A, and riboflavin, quinoa facilities the production of fresh collagen. Fresh collagen will help you in fighting the signs of skin aging. You will see a reduction in wrinkles and fine lines on the usage of quinoa.
If we talk about the uses of quinoa in caring for our hair, it has some benefits in that area as well. Due to the presence of amino acids, quinoa promotes hair growth. It is capable of reducing dandruff due to the presence of calcium, iron, and phosphorus. You can make it paste and apply it to your hair like a hair pack.
Dark spots can be removed by using quinoa. This is mainly due to the presence of vitamin B12. Pigmentation can also be treated with quinoa.
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