Amazing Benefits Of Rubbing Onion On Skin: Raw onions are used to avoid heatstroke to enhance the taste of food. Indian kitchen seems incomplete without raw onions. You must have heard many benefits of eating raw onion till date, but do you know that not only eating raw onion but also rubbing it on the skin gives many wonderful benefits. Let us know about some such benefits.
Benefits of rubbing raw onion on the skin-
Protect from ultra-violet rays
Onions are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E, which are believed to keep skin diseases at bay. All these vitamins present in onions protect the person from the harmful effects of ultra-violet rays.
Relief from chest congestion
To get relief from sinus and nose congestion, chop a medium sized onion in a bowl and inhale its steam. This gives relief from congestion.
Keep anti aging away
Components such as quercetin and other sulfur-containing phytochemicals present in onions help combat free radical damage, thereby delaying the signs of aging.
Relief from itching
Rub onion on that part of the body to reduce itching or burning sensation on the skin due to mosquito bites. The sulfur present in onions provides relief from itching.
Protect from irritation-
The antiseptic properties present in onions can promote healing by protecting the skin from becoming infected. If your finger gets burnt while cooking, rub the onion, you will get relief.
Skin glow-
Applying turmeric mixed with onion juice on the face gets rid of dark spots and pigmentation.
detox the skin,
The antioxidants present in onions help in detoxifying the body by flushing out toxins from the bloodstream. In addition, onions contain anti-bacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory ingredients that help reduce inflammation and prevent breakouts.
Nourish the skin
The vitamin C present in onions nourishes our skin from within.
How to use onion to enhance the skin-
Grind the onion and extract its juice and add a little lemon juice to it. Dip a cotton ball in this solution and apply on your neck and face. Wash off with cold water after drying. Use this solution at least thrice a week.