Some ways to use flowers

Flowers are one of the most beautiful gifts of nature. Besides its beauty, it has huge beneficial properties. Here are some ways to use the flowers.

Hibiscus

Hibiscus leaves works as a natural hair conditioner as they contain a higher amount of ‘mucilage polysaccharides’. Take 10 to 15 of its leaves, wash them carefully and boil them in a pan till the water left half, cool it and rinse your hairs with that extract: do it for at least two weeks, you’ll see some instant changes. It is good for hair growth, reduces hair loss and makes your hair shiny.

Rose

Take crushed Rose petals and a few drops of honey, apply it to your lips for a while, it works as a natural lip balm. You may not believe but after applying this you’ll get pink and soft rosy lips!

Take half a spoon of rosewater with half a spoon of glycerin; apply this to your face overnight. It’s sticky but works as a natural toner. Try it. 

Jasmine

Take some of the jasmine petals, clean them gently with water and crush them. Once done, add a few drops of coconut oil in it. Massage this solution in a circular motion with the fingertips on your face; you can also leave it for a while. Do this regularly and your face will start to glow. It’s good for dry skin and an effective remedy for a wrinkled face, as coconut oil tightens the skin.

Calendula or Pot Marigold

Brew three spoonfuls of calendula petals in a cup of water for 15 minutes. Rinse your face with this extract regularly. It’s a good treatment for acnes, blotches and spots.

Chamomile

Take dried or freshly picked chamomile petals, lemon juice and raw milk (*add equally) and apply this mix as a face pack for 5 minutes. It works as a natural cleanser, regular uses can remove the black heads and pigments of your face. 

Marigold

Take some marigold petals and clean them in cold water. Now mix the petals in 1 tsp of honey and 1 tsp of whole milk, churn the mixture until thorougly combined to smoothen it to use this as a face mask. Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse your off with water.

Lavender

Lavender contains skin lightening agents and using it can make your skin clearer. Remove petals from lavender flowers and boil them for a few minutes. Strain the water to separate the petals and add some amount of oat powder to make a fine paste. Apply this as a face pack and rinse off with the cold water in a few minutes.