THAI BEAUTY SECRET PART I

For hundreds of years Thai herbs have constituted a great part of traditional Thai medicine as a natural means of health and beauty care. This knowledge is passed from generation to generation up until these days where it is used in many skincare product.

Let us have a look below for some of the most popular ones in case you’d like to try them out.

Tamarind:

Tamarind seed extract contains high levels of AHA which is of great benefit in skin care. Studies have shown that tamarind seed extract significantly improves skin elasticity, hydration and smoothness. This extract is water soluble and is recommended for facial toners, moisturizers, serums, gels, masks. It is particularly useful in anti-aging formulas.

Lemongrass:

Lemongrass has been traditionally used in Thai cooking, but has been more recently discovered that the essential oils found in this fragrant herb can be used in cosmetics and beauty products. Lemongrass essential oil has antibacterial properties and can also be rubbed on the hands to kill everyday bacteria or used under the armpits as a deodorant. In addition, lemongrass oil has great astringent properties, which helps clear up excessive oily skin that can cause acne outbreaks.

Furthermore, lemongrass is effective as a skin toner because it naturally dilates the blood vessels, tightening pores and minimizing wrinkles. Lemongrass oils have also been used for many years in Thailand as a natural way to repel insects such as fleas, lice, ticks and mosquitoes and offer an added benefit of relieving muscle pain.

Turmeric:

Turmeric has been used for centuries in Thailand as a natural cleanser and is a wonderful body scrub. It leaves your skin soft, smooth and glowing. Turmeric in cosmetics has also been found to help remove blackheads and whiteheads from the skin. This Thai herb is also wonderful in reducing fats, thus purifying the blood and improving blood circulation in the body.

One other great property of turmeric is that it can slow down the growth of body hair, essential for that nice, glowing skin women like.

Now that you know the secret behind Thai beauty, would you like to try any of these herbs yourself? Comment below to let us know and please stay tuned for our next blog for more Thai beauty secrets!