Benefits of Amla for Hair and Skin
Amla also called gooseberry ( Phyllanthus emblica) fruit is small and light green with a large seed inside.
The amla fruit has been known to be very nourishing with a extremely astringent taste. Amla is harvested in autumn and is found in rural areas around hills. This fruit has many benefits in health and beauty.
Today we will be only discussing the benefits amla has on hair and skin.
Amla is rich is vitamin C and antioxidants this helps prevent free radicals from damaging the skin and cause wrinkles and fine lines. Amla has also been known to get rid of skin blemishes because the rich vitamin c found in amla cleanses the toxins in skin. This helps eliminate skin pigmentation.
When we lack collagen this can make our skin lose its firmness and can make us appear to look older. The vitamin C found in amla helps produce collagen and aids in making our skin tight and youthful.
Here is a list of Amla benefits for Skin:
• Removes blemishes from skin
• Can assist in lightening skin pigmentations
• Helps produce collagen and aids in tightening skin
• Helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles
It has been known for ages that amla has aided in hair growth and hair restoration in India.
Here is a list of Amla benefits for Hair:
• Can slow down premature graying
• Can strengthen your hair follicles
• Encourages hair growth
• Can slow down balding
Amla can be used in many different hair treatments. You can add amla to your favorite shampoo, conditioner, carrier oils, butters, and creams. You can even make your own hair rinse. Go check out our hair recipes page for the some recipes using amla.
