Chironji seeds are actually dry fruits most commonly used as ingredients in many Indian sweets, desserts and other culinary applications. Chironji is also called Indian charoly/ Buchanania lanzan/ Almondette kernel seeds They are both, delicious and nutritious. They are used in a number of cosmetics and skin care products too. The seeds are rich in vitamin C which is very beneficial for the skin. It keeps your skin healthy and youthful. They are also packed with vitamin E which gives them anti aging properties; they moisturise your skin and clear fine lines and wrinkles. Chironji seed oil is topically used on its own or then mixed with other suitable oils for skin problems like acne, pimples and hyperpigmentation marks.
Recipe of the chironji face pack
What you need:
Some Chironji seeds
Water
Method:
Wash the seeds with plain water to clean off any dirt or grime. Soak chironji seeds in some water for a few hours. Grind into a fine paste. Clean your skin well with a cleanser, face wash etc and pat dry. Apply the chironji paste to your face with a face pack brush or fingers, leaving the eye area. Let your skin soak in it till the pack feels semi- dry. Gently rub on face with fingertips in circular motions while washing off the pack with lukewarm water. This will work like a scrub and exfoliate your skin and remove dirt and grime from your skin and thouroughly cleanse it. The scrubbing will also get rid of unwanted facial hair and make your skin fairer, brighter and more attractive.
Tha pack can be used once a week.
How this works
Chironji seeds have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and are packed with vitamins, minerals and niacin. Using them in your skin packs and masks makes your skin healthy and beautiful.
This pack rejuvenates your skin, hydrates skin and makes your skin soft and supple. It helps clear dark spots, sun tan and blemishes and helps to even out your skin tone. Using the pack regularly improves the quality of your skin and makes your skin flawless and radiant.
The pack suits all skin types. In fact Chironji is very good as a face pack for oily and combination skin as it absorbs the excess oil from the skin and makes your skin non greasy. It suits sensitive skin and its antiinflammatory properties soothe skin irritation. It has antimicrobial and antifungal properties which help clear acne, pimples, boils and heal rashes and various other skin related infections.
Do take the advice of a skin doctor before using the pack if you have any major skin issue. It may not be suitable for skin with severe rashes or severe acne.
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