Hibiscus is a delightful flower that comes in a variety of bright colors. Over 300 variants of hibiscus are widely available. This flower has such amazing properties, that it has found a place in our culture and tradition.
People in the Indian subcontinent offer the bright red variant to Goddess Kali. The flower is symbolic of divine energy and hence is a very important part of rituals. In some parts of the world, women wearing these flowers are considered married.
Hibiscus is not just ornamental. Hibiscus wood is used to make sculptures and furniture, while the flower and leaves have many medicinal properties. Let’s look at some of the interesting uses and benefits of Hibiscus flower powder for your skin.
Conditioning:
Preparing the hair rinse mixture is fairly easy. Soak a couple of hibiscus tea bags in a liter of boiled water. You can alternately use fresh or dried hibiscus petals as well. Soak them for about 30 mins and then strain out the hibiscus, leaving the tea water to cool. Use this tea to rinse your hair after showering and conditioning.
Exfoliating:
Regular use of hibiscus powder as an active ingredient in exfoliating pastes helps fight signs of skin aging. The benefits of hibiscus powder are many. Organic hibiscus powder contains organic acids which help in the removal of dead cells and regeneration of the new ones. The interesting part is that it deep cleans the pores without removing the essential oils. This process removes the usual hyperpigmentation spots and evens out the skin tone.