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– Shahnaz Hussain

Apple is making waves in the markets these days. Apple season officially starts from 15th July and since last two weeks apple season has started in the markets. As soon as the apple season starts, the prices of apples fall and apples become accessible to the common man instead of the privileged few. Doctors say that by eating apple daily you can avoid thousands of diseases. Apart from being healthy, apple is also widely used in cosmetics. Many companies manufacturing organic cosmetics launch many expensive apple based products in the market which are sold indiscriminately, but you can make full use of raw apple for beauty sitting at home.

Eating an apple daily improves the complexion and glow of the skin because apple provides immunity from blackness of the skin. The collagen and elastic present in apple play an important role in making the skin soft, fresh and young. The nutritious elements present in apple provide immunity to the skin from germs and oily skin, which gives pink color to the skin.

Applying the mixture made by mixing apple slices with milk cream on the face provides relief from pimples and acne. With this, dark spots and pigmentation on the skin can be reduced. If there is itching in the pimples of your skin, then keep the apple slices in the refrigerator and cool them and use this cold slice on the pimples, then you will get relief. You rub the juicy apple slices on your face in circular motion and eat the remaining slices. This natural liquid will penetrate the skin pores and reduce oiliness of the skin by balancing the pH level of your skin.

Moisturizing elements are present in apple. Due to the abundance of moisture in apple, it also protects your skin from infection and dryness. Peeling an apple, taking out the pulp, mixing one spoon of honey and cream in it and applying the paste of the mixture on the skin regularly makes the skin soft and supple.

Dry the apple peels and grind them to make powder. Mix three spoons of buttermilk in two spoons of powder and apply the paste on the face and neck and wash it with clean fresh water after half an hour.

Apple provides relief from sunburn in summer and protects the skin from ultra violet rays. Grate an apple and add one spoon of glycerine to it and apply the paste on the face and neck. Now let it dry naturally and then wash it with fresh cold water.

Apple helps in reducing dark spots under the eyes. Relax by placing apple slices under your eyes for twenty minutes and this will also give you relief from stress. Boil apple slices in water and make them soft, mash it and apply it under the eyes. This will remove the spots under the eyes and the complexion of the skin will also improve.

If you are struggling with the problem of dandruff, then gently rub two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar on the scalp half an hour before shampooing your hair. After this, washing the hair with shampoo eliminates dandruff. If you are facing the problem of severe dandruff, then dip a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and apply it gently on the entire scalp and let it dry on the hair. After half an hour, wash the hair with shampoo. This will eliminate the problem of dandruff.

Mixing apple cider vinegar with water and applying it on the face with the help of cotton maintains the acid-alkaline balance of the face and provides relief from beauty problems of the skin. Apple cider vinegar also helps in skin itching. Adding apple cider vinegar to your bath water provides relief from skin itching. Apple cider vinegar also provides relief from lumps and warts in the body. By applying apple cider vinegar daily on the warts of the body, the warts disappear. With regular consumption of apples you can get long, shiny hair. Apple contains Vitamin B-2 which is considered very important for hair health.

Apple juice can also be used as a scrub by mixing almond oil and milk or curd. Mixing apple grater with curd and applying it on the face removes blemishes. Make a paste by mixing apple with oats, curd, honey and apply it on the face and wash the face after 20 minutes. Apple cider vinegar is considered the solution to many beauty problems. This maintains the acid-alkaline balance of the skin and scalp and proves to be very helpful in treating pimples and acne. Apple cider vinegar has been used externally for skin and hair beauty problems, washing hair with it has many benefits. After shampoo, adding two spoons of apple cider vinegar in a mug of water and washing the head eliminates the beauty problems of the hair and brings shine to the hair.

The best way to consume apples is to use raw/fresh apples. Most of the nutrients present in the apple are just below the outer layer of the apple. Therefore, it is beneficial to eat apple with its bark and one should avoid peeling it. Eating apple regularly prevents many diseases. Especially it also provides immunity against many types of cancer. But keep in mind that apple should be eaten only in the morning or afternoon. Eating apple at night can cause problems like gas, indigestion and flatulence.

(The author is an internationally renowned beauty expert.)