Ghee's Skincare Wonders: Secret Behind Janhvi Kapoor's Skin Radiance Unveiled

Ghee in Skincare:  Janhvi Kapoor has been vocal about her take on natural ingredients finding their way into her skin and hair care. The actress has unveiled the secret behind the radiance on her skin and face to be kitchen ingredients. While she tries to hit and try for her DIY mask, one ingredient has remained her sworn companion no matter where she goes, and that is ghee. 

Usually known for its scrumptiousness, Ghee surely is a taste enhancer amplifying the taste of ghee, paratha, halwa, and more all the better. However, the quality of ghee does not end with food. It is a powerhouse of multiple nutrients and even finds a mention in Ayurveda for its skin, hair, and overall health mention. It has Vitamin A, D, and E, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids to name the many ingredients in ghee.  

If glowing skin and good health have been on your checklist for a while, here is why you must include ghee in your skin care. 

Use of ghee in household

Ghee has been a part of an Indian household for as long as one can remember. It has been used in food of course, but has also been relied on for smooth lips, smooth skin, and hydration. Dadis and Nanis even put the ‘liquid gold’ on their scalp for massage to have smooth, silky, and dense hair. 

Ghee for skin moisturizing   

Ghee is rich in fatty acids helping in locking moisture in the skin without leaving a greasy feel on the skin. It gets absorbed in the skin easily and massaging it into the skin can increase endorphins and peptides secretion, further nourishing the skin, and preventing dryness to give you soft and supple skin.

Ghee acts as an anti-aging agent 

To have wrinkle-free skin, our skin elasticity should be good. Ghee has Vitamin A, D, E, and antioxidants that foster skin elasticity, stimulate collagen production, and prevents aging. Regular and appropriate use of ghee can reduce fine lines and wrinkles, giving you firm skin. 

Prevents dryness, heals skin 

The omega-3 fatty acid present in ghee helps to heal damaged skin cells. It can moisturize, hydrate, and heal irritated skin as much as soothe any inflammation on the skin.  

Ghee helps with pigmentation 

Ghee has antioxidants acting against pigmentation. Applying ghee around the eyes, and over the lips in a thin layer overnight can reduce hyperpigmentation and soothe the chapped lips while brightening them. 

How to use ghee for best results

Ghee is a multi-purpose ingredient and hence can act as a moisturizer for the face, skin, hair, and overall body. 

For maximum benefits of ghee, consume it as a part of your meal, and apply it externally on areas that need redressal. You can have 1-2 tablespoons of ghee in a day, mix it in warm water to have an empty stomach in the morning, and make a cup of celebrity favorite ‘bullet coffee’ by adding a tablespoon of ghee in black coffee. 

You can apply ghee directly on the skin in a thin layer, and incorporate it in your DIY hair, body, and face masks. 

No wonder Bollywood stars swear on natural ingredients like ghee for their glowing and bright skin. However, always check ghee’s compatibility with your skin by doing a patch test first.