6 Benefits of Pandan Leaves for Beauty, Solve Various Hair and Skin Problems

Kapanlagi.com - The pandan plant, or scientifically known as Pandanus amaryllifolius, is often used as a cooking ingredient. Pandan is so popular because of its fragrant and distinctive aroma. Therefore, pandan is often used as a natural food fragrance. In addition to being a food fragrance, the benefits of pandan leaves for beauty should not be underestimated.

The pandan plant can be found in almost all regions of Indonesia. This plant, which utilizes its leaves, apparently has many benefits for beauty. Various hair and skin problems can be overcome with the benefits of pandan leaves for beauty.

Here are some benefits of pandan leaves for beauty, summarized from various sources.

1. Overcoming Dandruff

Dandruff that appears on the scalp and hair often causes uncomfortable itching. In addition, the presence of dandruff can also disturb someone's confidence. But don't worry, because the first benefit of pandan leaves for beauty is that it can overcome dandruff.

The main cause of dandruff is the death of skin cells on the scalp. In addition, dandruff is also aggravated by oily scalp and the use of unsuitable shampoo products. Well, it turns out that pandan leaves can be used to wash hair, like shampoo, to overcome dandruff.

To do this, first you need to crush dried pandan leaves with water. Simply pound it until smooth and form a paste. Then, use the paste to clean your hair as if you were using shampoo.

2. Overcoming Hair Loss

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In addition to dandruff, hair loss is also a hair health problem experienced by many people. Pandan leaves can also overcome hair loss.

Just like treating dandruff, pandan leaves for treating hair loss should also be crushed finely. The difference is, pandan leaves are crushed when they are fresh. After crushing, add water and use it to clean and massage the scalp. Use it evenly, leave it on for a while, then rinse thoroughly.

3. Darkening Hair

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Many people, especially women, crave healthy, black, and shiny hair. If you are one of those who desire such hair, you can start trying to use pandan leaves.

The method is quite simple, you just need to cut about 7 small pieces of pandan leaves, then boil them with water. Once done, let the boiled pandan water cool down naturally. It would be better to leave the pandan water overnight. The next day, use the water to rinse and massage your scalp. Do it regularly to get the best results.

4. Removing Dead Skin Cells

In addition to being good for hair, pandan leaves also have many benefits for skin beauty. One of them is removing dead skin cells. Pandan leaves can be used as a scrub to remove dead skin cells.

Pandan leaf scrub can be easily made by washing the pandan leaves thoroughly, then finely chopping them. After that, mix the chopped pandan leaves with honey or olive oil. It is believed that pandan leaf scrub can effectively remove dead skin cells. The usage is similar to regular scrubs, just rub it in circular motions on the skin surface, then rinse it off until clean.

5. Overcoming Blackheads

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The presence of blackheads often disturbs a person's self-confidence. Even stubborn blackheads become one of the annoying facial beauty problems. Don't worry, because the next beauty benefit of pandan leaves is that it can overcome blackheads.

If pandan leaves are processed into a scrub to remove dead skin cells, pandan leaves can be used as a mask to overcome blackheads. The ingredients needed to make a pandan mask include half a teaspoon of pandan leaf juice, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 banana, a quarter teaspoon of olive oil, and half a teaspoon of lime juice. Mix all the ingredients and stir until evenly distributed and thickened.

The usage method is the same as when using a mask in general. Use it after washing your face, apply it evenly on the entire face, especially on the areas with blackheads. Rinse off after leaving it for a while.

6. Overcoming Tinea

Tinea or fungal infection that can cause white spots on the skin surface, apparently can also be overcome with the benefits of pandan leaves for beauty. The way to use it is practical, simply make pandan leaves into a simple concoction.

Mash the pandan leaves until smooth. After that, squeeze the mashed pandan leaves to obtain the juice, then add a little salt. Drink the concoction regularly, at least once a day.

Those are among the 6 benefits of pandan leaves for beauty. Considering that this type of plant is easily found, pandan leaves can be an alternative natural facial treatment that is affordable.

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