As a kid, you’d be asked to eat some dry fruits every single day, by your mother, especially almonds and walnuts. This is because both of these nuts amongst many others are super beneficial for better memory and overall brain health. But did you know that walnuts, in particular, are wonderful for your skin too? Well, if you’re not acquainted with the benefits of walnuts for skin, let us tell you all about it.
Benefits of Walnuts for Skin:
- They Prevent Premature Ageing: As walnuts are packed with antioxidants and vitamin B, they help protect your skin against environmental aggressors like sun exposure, dirt, pollution, etc. This further prevents skin damage and the appearance of premature fine lines and wrinkles. As walnuts are also high in vitamin E, they can hydrate your skin and boost collagen production to keep your skin more youthful.
- They Help Reduce Dark Circles: Puffy eyes and dark circles is something that most of us deal with due to a hectic life, unhealthy lifestyle and lack of sleep. But, thankfully we have walnuts that can help us reduce dark circles and make our eyes appear bright and well-rested.
- They Moisturise and Brighten Your Skin: Walnuts are filled with moisturising and nourishing properties. You can easily massage some walnut oil on your face and body and it will intensely moisturise and condition your skin. Nutrients like vitamin B5 and E in walnuts can help in diminishing scars, lighten dark spots and patchy skin as they provide your skin with intense moisture. All of these properties that walnuts have can together help you achieve soft and radiant skin.
- They Work Amazingly as Exfoliators: You already know how important it is to exfoliate your skin every once a week. It basically helps to get rid of all the dirt, dead skin cells and other impurities. Walnuts are enriched with stellar ingredients like antioxidants and vitamin E that together work to buff away dead skin cells, oil, dirt and other impurities that tend to clog the pores on your skin. Using walnuts for exfoliation also prevents acne and keeps your skin healthy, clear and supple.
Now to tell you how you can use walnuts on your skin, you can put these amazing nuts to use in the following ways.
Uses of Walnuts on Your Skin:
- Walnut Face Mask: Soak 2-3 walnuts in water overnight. Break them down using a blender or mortar and pestle the next morning. Add 2 teaspoons of water and 1 teaspoon of besan to the walnuts. Mix all the ingredients together and form a paste. Use this paste as a mask all over your face and neck. Let it sit for about 20 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water.
- Walnut Body Scrub: You can use a skincare product that contains walnuts in the ingredient list. We’d recommend you try the Pure Sense Macadamia Moisturising Almond & Walnut Body Scrub. This relaxing body scrub will surely smoothen and moisturise your skin along with protecting it from environmental damage as well. It also reduces the appearance of fine lines. As it is crafted with organic ingredients like macadamia nut oil, almonds and walnuts, this body scrub is sure to leave your skin smooth and senses relaxed. You can use this natural body scrub on all skin types be it dry, oily or combination skin and it makes for a perfect addition to your luxurious exfoliation routine.
- Walnut Face Oil: Walnut oil is readily available in the market so you don’t really have to DIY it. You can add 5 to 6 drops of the walnut oil to your moisturiser at night and apply it to your face for some extra hydration.
