My easy DIY hair mask uses an Indian superfood – it makes my strands shiny and fades dark spots on skin too
AN Indian superfood is also proving to be a super-effective beauty hack.
One woman swears by her DIY hair mask that contains this magic ingredient.
After using it, her strands are shiny, a testament to its effectiveness.
But this mask can be doubled up and used on skin too.
She has noticed her dark spots have faded after using it.
Delhicious (@delhicious_body) is no stranger to plant-based solutions for beauty care.
Over 313,000 TikTok followers tune in for her "Ayuverdic-inspired skincare solutions."
Ayurveda is an ancient form of Indian holistic medicine.
It's been adapted for a host of beauty products and hacks.
In this post, she focused on one of her favorite foods, the okra.
“My DIY okra mask is so easy to make. Okra, also known as bhindi, is an Indian superfood," she said.
In some English-speaking countries, it is also known as Lady's Fingers.
“My DIY okra jelly mask is amazing for skin and hair," she said.
“I wish someone had told me about okra jelly masks and how shiny and bouncy they make your hair," she added.
But this DIY mask kept giving because it can be amazing for complexions too.
Shiny hair and glowing skin could be the result of using this jelly.
“It can also be used on your face to help fade dark spots and acne marks," she said.
DIY mask for glowing hair and skin
Hair benefits:
- Leaves hair looking glossy
- Helps to moisturize a dry scalp
- Reduces dandruff
- Boosts shine
Skin benefits:
- Reduces dark spots
- It helps diminish sighs of aging
- It helps brighten the skin
Ingredients:
- 5 Okra
- 2 cups of water
Method:
- Chop okra
- Boil okra in the water
- When it reaches a jelly-like consistency remove and strain
- Let it cool and it is ready to use
- Leave on for 30 minutes then rinse
“It releases its own kind of natural jelly and is rich in vitamins A, C, and K," she said.
"These are great for hair growth," she added.
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But all one commenter could think of was how tasty okra was.
“Love to eat these," she said.
