Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
Moringa leaves considered one of the ‘superfood‘which has many properties. One of them, the benefits of Moringa leaves face.
Moringa (Moringa oleifera) is a plant originating from the regions of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. The leaves, bark, flowers, fruit, seeds, and roots are used as medicinal ingredients.
For centuries, moringa has been used for its medicinal properties. This one leaf also has antifungal, antiviral, antidepressant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Moringa contains many healthy compounds such as vitamins, folate, calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc. Moringa is also very low in fat and contains no harmful cholesterol.
Not only that, but moringa also has antioxidant compounds that help protect body cells from damage caused by exposure to free radicals.
However, not only for physical health. Moringa also provides several properties for your facial skin. One of them is the use of a moringa mask.
Here are the benefits of Moringa leaves for the face, citing various sources.
1. Slows down aging
Moringa oil and powder are used topically on the face to prevent wrinkles and free radical damage to the skin.
Quoting NDTV, Moringa can help tighten facial skin while reducing wrinkles and blemishes. All of which make you look younger.
This is obtained thanks to the high antioxidant content in moringa. The antioxidants present in moringa neutralize free radicals that damage cells on the skin.
2. Evens out skin tone
Moringa is known to help improve skin discoloration, one of which is by preventing blemishes. You can apply Moringa leaf paste to the areas of spots or black spots on the face.
3. Overcoming acne
Moringa is also known to prevent acne due to its antibacterial properties. The same effect can also be obtained if you apply Moringa leaf paste to the acne area.
This is obtained from the antioxidant properties of Moringa leaves. Oxidative stress can trigger inflammation of the skin and cause acne. Antioxidants play a role in fighting oxidative stress.
4. Increase the formation of natural collagen
Moringa contains vitamin C which is very high, even more than oranges. Vitamin C plays an important role in the formation of natural collagen.
Quoting Mind Body GreenIn other words, moringa supports the skin’s ability to repair itself and maintains youthful skin.
The collagen-related benefits of moringa have also been observed in a small study. In that study, participants got a smear of collagen extract on the face. After three months, it was found that collagen formation increased and the skin was more elastic.
5. Overcoming oily skin
The antioxidant content in moringa can reduce stress and inflammation that normally can trigger oil production.
Apart from that, the antioxidant properties of moringa also regulate hormonal imbalances caused by oxidative stress. This imbalance is known to affect the skin, especially in oil production and inflammation or acne. The antioxidants in moringa help reduce this effect.
6. Overcoming dry skin
Moringa contains B vitamins which act as a natural humectant. This means that moringa can draw water to the outer layer of the skin. Moringa oil that soaks into the skin tissue can help restore moisture.
One of the benefits of Moringa leaves for the face can be obtained by using a face mask.
How to Make a Moringa Leaf Mask
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