Ever come across those petite white-petaled flowers with a yellow centre? Chamomile parts of the Asteraceae family, originally from southern Europe and the Mediterranean, are as beautiful as beneficial. Essential oils, herbal teas, flower extracts, and chamomiles are prized for many calming and soothing properties besides their ability to treat sleep disorders. All this while you must have heard of the famous chamomile tea. On the other hand, you can also enjoy a brighter complexion and a more radiant hair colour by adding this herb to your routine. Let us check out how!
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These little gentle blooms' holistic properties make chamomile a sought-after plant. Popular for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, chamomile comes with hair and skin-befitting properties too, and is used in skincare routines to lighten dark spots or hyperpigmentation. For hair, chamomile helps to enhance blonde and light brown tones, giving hair a natural, sun-kissed glow. Brew a strong chamomile tea and apply it as a toner to your face to brighten the complexion or use it as a hair rinse after shampooing to enhance your natural highlights, chamomile can be used in many ways!
How Chamomile Benefit Your Hair And Skin?
A gentle and effective natural remedy that can bring out the best in both your skin and hair, here are some amazing benefits these blooms come with:
Brightens Coloured Hair
Chamomile also has natural lightening properties for hair, especially for those with blonde or light brown hair. The flower extracts work gradually to enhance and brighten hair colour, giving it a soft, sun-kissed look.
Enhances Natural Highlights
Chamomile can brighten blonde or light brown hair, making it appear more radiant and vibrant. Regular use can enhance your hair's natural highlights, giving it a glowing, sunlit appearance.
Reduces Brassiness
For those with lighter hair, chamomile helps neutralize unwanted yellow or brassy tones, making the hair appear brighter and more natural.
Soothes The Scalp
Chamomile’s calming properties can soothe an itchy or irritated scalp, reducing dryness and flakiness, which helps maintain healthy and vibrant hair.
Calms Redness
Chamomile helps reduce redness and irritation caused by sunburns or skin sensitivities. Applying chamomile tea or a chamomile-infused lotion can calm the skin and give it a brighter, more even appearance.
Treats Hyperpigmentation
Chamomile contains flavonoids and antioxidants, which help brighten skin by combating oxidative stress. Regular use of chamomile-infused toners or masks can help fade dark spots and lighten blemishes.
Imparts Dewy Glow
Chamomile helps in providing a healthy, dewy glow to the complexion. Its anti-inflammatory properties not only calm the skin but also contribute to a fresh, bright look.
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A versatile herb with myriad holistic benefits, here is how you can boost your skin and hair health with these lovely fragrant flowers. Check the infographic below:
(This article is reviewed by Soumita Basu, Ayurveda Pharma Expert)
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Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with a bright future
Janmejai K Srivastava
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2995283/
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/289263589_Topical_effects_of_Chamomilla_Recutita_in_skin_damage_A_literature_review
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