What are Figs?
Figs Beauty Care: In English, it is called Figs, while its scientific name is Ficus carica. It is scientifically believed to be a member of the mulberry family. Its fruit is light yellow, while after ripening it may be dark golden or purple.
The bark of the fig tree is smooth and white. Its tree mainly grows rapidly in a dry and sunny place and the roots are extremely deep. It can also flourish easily in the hilly region. Its tree height can be up to 9-10 meters. It is believed that a fig tree is around 100 years old. They are found in abundance in the Himalayas and Shivalik areas. People living in Iran, India, and the Middle-East countries consume it in large quantities.
Figs Prevent wrinkles
Untimely wrinkles on the face prove to be a stain on beauty. Figs can be used to avoid this. Numerous researches have found that fig juice has antioxidant and anti-collagenous properties, which are capable of reducing wrinkle effects.
Another scientific study has also found that fig fruit juice can lower skin melanin and sebum (a type of oil released from the body). It also keeps the skin hydrated. Therefore, figs can be used as a treatment for hyperpigmentation, pimples, and wrinkles.
How to use:
First of all, soak two figs in water for some time. After this, grind the figs and add a few drops of almond oil to them and mix it well to make a paste. Then clean the face with water and apply this paste. When the paste dries, wash it with water.
Figs Beauty Care For boils and warts
You can also apply figs directly on the face. This can cure sudden boils and pimples on the face. According to research, the fig tree has latex properties, which act like proteolytic activity. Although it has not been scientifically confirmed, it is believed that fig fruit can cure warts due to this latex property.
How to use:
Make a paste by grinding fresh figs and then apply it on the wart and leave it for about 30 minutes. After this, wash the face with lukewarm water.
Freshness comes in the skin
There is no doubt that figs are beneficial for health as well as skin. Whether it is eaten or as a mask, it is applied to the face. Applying it to the face makes the skin glowy and full of freshness. The method of preparing fig masks is described below.
How to use:
Take one big or two small figs. Now cut the figs in the middle and grind them well to make a paste. Then mix one spoon of honey or yogurt in it. Now apply this mask to your face and leave it for five minutes. After that wash face with water.
Figs Beauty Care for soft skin
Figs are rich in vitamin C. It also contains antioxidants, which help soften the skin.
How to use:
Grind five figs and make a paste. Now add one teaspoon of oatmeal powder, one teaspoon of milk, and half a teaspoon of dry ginger powder, mix, and make a paste. Now apply this paste on the face twice a week, so that your skin becomes soft and shiny.
Figs Beauty Care for Hair Growth
Hair loss often starts due to nutritional deficiencies. Figs have properties like magnesium and vitamins C and E, which are necessary for hair growth. With the use of figs, the blood flows in the scalp at a faster rate, which helps the hair to grow.
How to use:
Mix two spoons of gram flour in two spoons of curd and prepare a paste. Mix 10 drops of fig oil in this paste. Now apply this paste on your entire hair and leave it for an hour. After this wash the hair with a good shampoo. This will make the hair long, thick, and strong.
Figs Beauty Care for Shine’s hair
Figs can be beneficial in strengthening hair as well as bringing shine to them. These days there are many hair conditioners in the market in which figs are being used. Fig juice works to retain moisture in the scalp and that too without any side effects.
How to use:
Put five-seven drops of fig oil in your conditioner and mix it well. After shampooing, apply this conditioner on the hair and leave it for five to seven minutes, and then wash the hair with cold water.