Flaxseeds are a secret superfood for beautiful skin and healthy hair.
Flaxseeds are termed as superfood owing to their array of nutritional content that is beneficial for your health. But did you know it is also great for keeping your skin and hair healthy? The oils in the seeds nourish the skin, improve the skin barrier and provide much-needed moisture and nutrients.
Here we give you some benefits of flaxseeds on your hair and skin.
Prevents acne
Imbalanced hormones, inflammation and collection of skin cells in pores cause acne. The anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids in flax seeds help curb the inflammation, in addition to the seeds helping to balance the production of androgen hormones that lead to acne on the face.
Repairs dandruff
Very often, dry skin can cause eczema and dandruff in the scalp. But flaxseeds are known to keep the moisture intact in the scalp and roots that prevent hair dryness and dandruff.
Reduces fine lines
Flaxseeds can help make your skin appear tighter and fuller. The fatty acids in the seeds help tone, firm, tighten and plump the skin giving you a more youthful appearance.
Gives a healthy glowing skin
Eating flaxseeds help curb inflammation, balance the production of androgen and strengthens the skin cells from the inside, making your skin look radiant and smoother.
Reduces allergies
If you suffer from rashes or boils, flaxseeds help keep the cell membranes healthy in the body. The membranes are tasked with ensuring the essential nutrients circulate in the body and with presenting the passage of harmful elements that can cause rashes.
Decreases hair brittleness
Flaxseeds are loaded with nutrients that prevent hair damage, as it improves the elasticity of the strands of the hair. You can improve the quality of your hair by consuming it via a topical application.
To experience the skin benefits from flaxseeds, you can either apply a few drops of flaxseed oils on the skin or make a gel by combining the seeds with water.
For hair benefits, you can either make a hair mask using the seeds and coconut oil or a hair gel using water and flaxseeds.
Alternatively, you can also consume flaxseeds to repair your skin and hair from the inside out.
Time to say yes to healthy and beautiful looking skin and hair.
