Mustard Oil for Skin Benefits and Home Remedies

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Mustard oil benefits for skin are innumerable. Yes! Mustard oil for skin is the thing you must for all the skin related concerns from skin whitening to cleaning and even getting rid of acne and pimples; this magic potion of an oil helps you look your best. It also treats rashes and skin allergies and has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties which help in healing skin-related problems. Besides this, it is also known to hydrate the skin and prevent recurrence of dryness, dullness and constant itching. Mustard oil is used for skin tightening and rejuvenation as well.

Mustard Oil for Skin Benefits and How to Use:

 

MUSTARD OIL FOR SKIN COMPLEXION

1. Mustard oil, yogurt & gram flour mask
2. Turmeric & mustard oil pack
3. Mustard oil & lemon peel pack

Mustard oil & lemon peel pack

1. Mustard oil & coconut oil pack
2. Mustard oil & sandalwood paste
3. Mustard oil, clay & cucumber mask
4. Mustard oil & apple cider vinegar

MUSTARD OIL FOR DE-TANNING

1. Mustard oil & Tomato

MUSTARD OIL FOR DARK SPOTS

1. Mustard oil & lemon juice
2. Mustard oil & corn flour mask

MUSTARD OIL FOR RASH TREATMENT

1. Mustard & aloe vera

MUSTARD OIL FOR SKIN TIGHTENING

1. Mustard oil & honey

MUSTARD OIL FOR SKIN COMPLEXION

We all dream of white and bright skin and there is nothing more effective than mustard oil for skin complexion. We can make easy homemade masks that are not just quick but truly effective as well. Being rich in vitamin B, A and E, calcium, proteins and Omega 3 fatty acids; mustard oil for skin lightening is a superb formula.

1. Mustard oil, yogurt & gram flour mask

Yogurt and gram flour are known to clean the skin thoroughly and remove dead cells apart from lightening the skin. Mustard oil helps them nourish and rejuvenate the skin.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon mustard oil
• 1 tablespoon gram flour
• 1 teaspoon fresh yogurt
• Few drops of lemon juice

Method:

• In a mixing bowl add a tablespoon of mustard oil, gram flour and a teaspoon of fresh yogurt. Also add a few drops of lemon juice and stir to make a paste.
• Apply the paste gently all over the face, massaging for 5-10 minutes and thereafter letting it dry for another 15 minutes
• Wash with lukewarm water and repeat the process weekly. One can also use just mustard oil for skin lightening every night after washing face.

2. Turmeric & mustard oil pack

Turmeric apart from being a spice for our food has innumerable benefits for the skin. Being an antispectic and anti-inflammatory substance, turmeric helps in improving the complexion. Hence, turmeric and mustard oil for skin color should be used regularly for flawless and blemish free skin.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon mustard oil
• 1 teaspoon turmeric

Method:

• In a bowl, add a tablespoon of wheat flour along with same amount of mustard oil and a teaspoon of turmeric powder to make a paste.
• Apply the paste gently to the face and keep on for 15-20 minutes, till it dries
• Wash with lukewarm water and repeat the process once in two days for faster results

 

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3. Mustard oil & lemon peel pack

Mustard oil for face works wonders, and if it is mixed with the amazing properties of lemon, it is bound to make your skin glow naturally. Lemon is also known for its skin whitening properties and aids in cleansing the skin of any impurities. Lemon with Mustard oil acts as one of the best home remedies for glowing skin.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of raw mustard oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon crushed oats
• Peel of a lemon

Method:

• In a bowl, add a tablespoon of mustard oil with two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and powdered and crushed oats
• Make a thick paste and apply all over the face and neck and leave it to dry for a while
• Then place few lemon peels on the eyes for 10-15 minutes and relax

Once the paste has dried, wash face with cold water and repeat the process daily

 

MUSTARD OIL FOR ACNE

Acne and pimples are something we get all the time and are probably also fed up of. With increasing unhealthy lifestyles and pollution around us, we are bound to be bothered by these skin problems. But simple solutions to these issues lie in our kitchen cabinets where we can make face masks and apply regularly. Benefits of mustard oil for face have been discussed, but when we mix it with other natural ingredients, we can easily get rid of acne and pimples permanently.

1. Mustard oil & coconut oil pack

Coconut oil is known for its healing properties and apart from hydrating the skin, it also helps in getting rid of the acne.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard oil
• 1 tablespoon wheat flour

Method:

• In a bowl mix a teaspoon of coconut oil with the same amount of mustard oil along with a tablespoon of wheat flour
• Apply this face pack on face and massaging gently with finger tips for five minutes.
• Thereafter, leave the paste to dry for another 15-20 minutes and wash with cold water.
• Repeat the process weekly.
• Also, you can apply mustard oil on face at night for better results.

2. Mustard oil & sandalwood paste

One of the easiest beauty tips for face is to mix sandal wood with rose water. Sandalwood is known for its soothing and healing properties. Not only it helps treat acne and pimples, it also helps get rid of marks and spots. Also, benefits of mustard oil for skin have been discussed earlier and the two can be combined to make a face mask that works well for all types of skin.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon mustard oil
• 1 teaspoon sandalwood powder
• 1 teaspoon Dabur Gulabari Rose Water
• Few drops of lemon juice

Method:

• In a bowl mix a tablespoon of mustard oil with a teaspoon of sandalwood powder and make a paste.
• Add a few drops of lemon juice and rose water
• Apply the paste on the pimples and acne and leave it to dry for 10-15 minutes
• Wash with cold water and repeat twice a week for faster results

3. Mustard oil, clay & cucumber mask

Clay is known for its skin clearing properties as it absorbs extra oil from the surface of the skin and removes bacteria that can cause pimples and breakouts. Cucumber, is a natural astringent that provides cooling effect to the skin and washes off the impurities making it acne-free. Regular use of clay and mustard oil also tighten skin and keep it youthful and glowing

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon clay powder
• 1 tablespoon mustard oil
• Pulp of half cucumber

Method:

• In a bowl add a tablespoon of clay powder and the same amount of mustard oil to make a thick paste
• Then add pulp of half a cucumber and apply the paste on the pimples and acne and let it dry for 10-15 minutes
• After it has dried, wash it off with cold water and repeat the process weekly

4. Mustard oil & apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is an antiseptic that acts as a natural toner. It helps get rid of impurities and absorbs oil that causes pimples and acne. Apart from restoring the pH balance in the skin, the vinegar assists mustard oil for skin complexion.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon mustard oil
• Few drops of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon oats powder

Method:

• In a bowl add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with the same amount of mustard oil and few drops of lemon
• Add oats powder and make a paste
• Apply the paste on acne and pimples and keep it to dry for 10-15 minutes
• Thereafter, wash with cold water and repeat the process twice a week

MUSTARD OIL FOR DE-TANNING

1. Mustard oil & Tomato

Tomatoes are very high in antioxidants and thus help in clearing acne prone area and cleansing the skin. Mustard oil for skin works as magic when combined with tomato as it also aids in removing tan lines and dark spots while giving an even tone to the complexion.

Ingredients:

• Pulp of ripe tomato
• 1 tablespoon mustard oil

Method:

• In a bowl add pulp of a ripe tomato with a tablespoon of mustard oil and make a thick paste.
• Apply the paste on the pimples and massage for 5-10 minutes.
• Thereafter, wash with cold water and repeat the process everyday for faster results.

MUSTARD OIL FOR DARK SPOTS

Those who suffer from hyper pigmentation and dark spots on the skin should worry no more. Mustard oil helps in getting rid of dark spots and helps in making the skin glowing and smooth. One can apply mustard oil on face at night as well as make some simple and easy packs to help get over with dark spots.

1. Mustard oil & lemon juice

Gram flour not only tightens and lightens the skin, but also helps getting rid of dark spots. Lime juice brightens the skin, cleans the pores deeply and remove dead cells and harmful toxins to reveal fresh and rejuvenated skin.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon mustard oil
• 1 tablespoon gram flour
• 3-4 drops lemon juice

Method:

• In a bowl combine a tablespoon of mustard oil with the same amount of gram flour with few drops of lemon
• Make a paste and apply on the face, gently massaging for 10 minutes
• Thereafter, let it dry and wash off with cold water
• Repeat the process daily

2. Mustard oil & corn flour

Corn flour is known to dry out the pimples and acne by cleansing the skin thoroughly.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon mustard oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon corn flour
• 1 tablespoon honey

Method:

• In a bowl combine a tablespoon mustard oil, corn flour and a teaspoon of crushed mustard seeds and some honey
• Make a paste and apply on the face by first scrubbing it for 10-15 minutes
• Later let the paste dry for another 20 minutes and thereafter wash with lukewarm water
• Repeat the process weekly for faster results

 

MUSTARD OIL FOR RASH TREATMENT:

Apart

from being grandma’s favourite cooking oil and an essential part of Indian kitchen and tradition, mustard oil has many health and skin benefits that one can’t deny. It’s regular usage on the skin keeps it problem free and also aids in healing it from any infection, effectively.

1. Mustard & aloe vera:

Both are rich in antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and therefore, are a good way of keeping your skin clear of itchiness, dullness, dryness and other skin infections.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon mustard oil
• 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
• Cotton ball

Method:

• In a bowl mix oil and gel
• Dip a cotton in the mix and use it to apply the mix evenly on the face
• Leave it on the face for 20-25 minutes
• Wash it off with cold water
• Repeat the process at least twice a week for effective results

MUSTARD OIL FOR SKIN TIGHTENING:

Rich in vitamin E, the oil protects the skin against the harsh rays of the sun that can damage the skin and lead to pre-mature ageing, wrinkles and dark spots. Its application form a thick protective layer on the skin and keeps the skin looking younger.

1. Mustard oil & honey:

Both the ingredients moisturize and deeply condition the skin, block free radicals from affecting the texture of the skin, improve complexion and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon mustard oil
• 1 teaspoon yogurt

Method:

• Mix all the three ingredients together in a bowl and make a smooth paste
• Apply on the face and leave it on for 20-25 minutes
• Wash it off with lukewarm water
• Repeat at least once a week for better results

These homemade face masks using mustard oil for face are incredible, effective and sure shot way to get rid of most skin ailments. Apart from one hundred percent natural and organic, they are made usually from things easily available in the kitchen and need no time to prepare.

Need to know more on how to keep your skin bright and glowing using mustard oil on the skin? Keep following our blog. Also read on homemade night cream.

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