HIBISUS FOR SKIN AND HAIR CARE

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Hibiscus is often referred to as a miracle flower. The vitamin C and E extracts in the flower lighten your skin tone and hydrate it to get glowing skin. Hibiscus is excellent for skin tightening because the anthocyanins stimulate elastin production, helping the natural process of keeping your skin tight and youthful looking. 

One of the primary benefits of hibiscus for skin is that it is rich in Vitamin A. Vitamin A is anti-inflammatory when applied to the skin and can help reduce any redness or soreness. At the same time, hibiscus acids promote production of a protein that boosts cell regeneration, speeding healing along. 

Hibiscus contains phenolic compounds that, by scavenging free radicals, protect the skin from environmental damage. Furthermore, alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) in hibiscus exfoliate the skin, making it an excellent choice for a face pack. In addition, it improves skin texture and reduces blackheads and hyperpigmentation. You can use hibiscus as tea, lip balm, mask, toner, body scrubs, or moisturizers. 

HIBISCUS SCRUB RECIPE 

hibiscus sugar body scrub

  • Crush 3-4 hibiscus flowers into smooth paste
  • Add 2-3 spoons of honey and 4 spoons of granular sugar to it.
  • Mix well and use it as a body scrub on your damp skin
  • Massage your skin all over for a few minutes using gentle circular motions
  • Wash and pat dry with a towel
HIBISCUS TONER RECIPE 

hibiscus skin toner

  • In a small pot, bring the water to a boil and then add the tea bags/florets
  • Cover the pot and let the tea steep for 20 minutes
  • Next, remove the teabags/strain out florets and let the tea cool
  • Add in the witch hazel, vitamin-C powder, and jojoba oil
  • Mix it well and keep it a bottle

HIBISCUS FACE SERUM RECIPE 

hibiscus serum face hair

  • For this DIY, take 2 tablespoons of hibiscus powder in a bowl and add the required amount of aloe vera gel to it
  • You can either use the pulp of aloe vera or gel as well
  • Mix all the ingredients well in the bowl and apply it over your face
  • Let it settle down for about 15-20 minutes and then wash it off

HIBISCUS OIL RECIPE 

hibiscus oil

  • First, crush the hibiscus flower (petals) and leaves using the mortar and pestle
  • Take a small pot and add 1/2 of coconut oil (or as much as you want)
  • Now add the crushed flower petals and leaves to the oil and boil them for 4-5 minutes
  • Allow the oil to cool down and store in a bottle

HIBISCUS MOISTURISER RECIPE 

INGREDIENTS: 1 tsp beeswax, 2 tsp cocoa butter, 4 tbsp Sweet Almond Oil or Jojoba Oil for oily skin, 4 tbsp hibiscus tea, 1 tsp emulsifying wax, 1/2tsp rose oil 

DIRECTIONS

  • Heat the beeswax, cocoa butter, and oil in a double boiler (or bowl over boiling water) until all the butter has melted. Set aside. 
  • Place the hibiscus tea and emulsifying wax in a second bowl, and place over boiling water (or double boiler), heat until wax melts. 
  • Make sure that box melted wax mixtures are around the same temp (if they haven’t started setting, you’ll be good) 
  • Slowly pour the tea into the melted oils, whisking vigorously. 
  • Add fragrance and mix well. 
  • Pour into sterilized (place in hot dishwasher cycle) jar. 
  • Store in fridge for up to 3 months to 8.
  • Use on body and face morning and evening.    

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