How to use Onions for Beauty Care

Onions are known for their strong scent and for making those who have to cut them tear up. However, there are many other beneficial uses of onions. Onions contain sulphur, an essential mineral for hair and skin maintenance. Sulphur is especially helpful in controlling oily skin. Onions in general are great cleansers that naturally draw out dirt and kill harmful bacteria making onions the perfect cleanser for blemishes.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Onions
• Water
• Glass Cup
• Grater
• Turnips
• Carrots
• Aniseed Powder

1. For Face Wash: Peel and soak an onion in a tightly covered glass of water. Keep in the refrigerator overnight. Apply to blemishes. The stronger the face wash the less comfortable it is to use.

2. Skin Cleanser: Onions act as a mild laxative to the skin by helping clear the system of waste materials. Grate an onion, a turnip, and a carrot. Mix together and add one teaspoon of aniseed powder. Mix well. Apply to skin.

3. Sleep Aid: Eat onion soup or have an onion sandwich before you go to bed. The reason is unknown but for centuries onions have been noted as helping people fall asleep quickly.