Amla/ Amlaki (Phyllanthus emblica) is also known as Indian gooseberry. This is a small, round and green fruit that offers numerous health benefits. It is a sour-tasting fruit that is very nutritious and contains properties of antioxidants and vitamin C. This fruit can be used to make numerous herbal supplements, chyawanprash, triphala churna, hair pack, shampoo, oil and more.
The name of ‘Amlaki,’ is derived from Sanskrit which means “nectar of life”. This translucent green colored fruit can protect us against countless health problems, be it the common cold, infertility or more. Amla powder can be used for enhancing beauty as well as improving your health conditions at the same time.
Benefits of Using Amla Powder/ Capsules/ Tablets/ Juice for your Skin:
- You can use amla powder for skin pigmentation. Mixing papaya with amla powder can help in cleansing the skin and reducing pigmentation. You can take two tablespoons of amla juice or powder and mix it with two tablespoons of mashed papaya. With a cotton dab, softly apply the pack on your face and let it dry for 15 minutes. Wash the pack on your face with cold water and try to repeat this process every alternate day for two around weeks to get visible results.
- One can use amla powder for skin to reduce sun tan or improve skin tone. For making a pack you will need to take about two tablespoons amla powder/ freshly blended amla juice, one tablespoon of curd and one teaspoon of honey. Give all the ingredients a fine mix and then apply the pack evenly on your face and neck. Let the pack dry out completely and leave it for around 20 minutes. Wash it off with cool water and pat dry your skin. Repeat this process every week to get best results.
- One of the best amla powder benefits for skin is that it can be used as a good exfoliator. Yes! You can use amla powder to keep pimples and acne at bay. You can exfoliate your skin with amla by making a scrub. To make this excellent scrub you will need to mix half a cup granulated sugar, half a cup blended fresh amla or amla powder and one tablespoon rose water. Use the pack gently to scrub your skin for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash it off with cold water and pat dry your face. Try to use the homemade scrubber every week to get the best glowing results.
To make these excellent skin remedies you will need to spend just a few minutes, and using them on a regular basis can help in keeping your skin soft and radiant. You can also eat raw amla as this can help in improving your digestive system and cleansing your body from within, which, in turn, will help in enhancing your beauty. Regular consumption of amla capsules or raw amla can help in purifying your blood, boost the production of collagen and keep your skin youthful.