Lifestyle Desk – Nowadays, people like to try expensive beauty products as well as home remedies for skin care. Especially face packs and serums prepared from natural ingredients are very popular among the people. If you also want to keep your skin soft and hydrated, then you can try a DIY serum made from Aparajita flowers and flaxseed. Both these things are used in traditional home care.
Why are Aparajita flowers and flaxseeds special for the skin?
Aparajita flowers are known for their deep blue color. Natural pigments like anthocyanin and other antioxidant compounds are found in them. Antioxidants have been studied in the context of skin care, but there is not enough scientific evidence available on how effective a homemade serum made from Aparajita flowers is on the face.
At the same time, flaxseed contains a gel-like substance called mucilage, which becomes thick when it comes in contact with water. It can help form a soft layer on the skin. However, the effectiveness and safety of homemade flaxseed gel depends on the way it is prepared and stored.
How to make serum from Aparajita flowers and flaxseed
To make this DIY serum, you will need only two main things.
Material
5-6 clean Aparajita flowers, 1 tsp flaxseed
Method of preparation
First of all, heat about half a cup of water in a small pan. Add flaxseeds to it and cook for a few minutes on low flame, until the water becomes slightly thick. Now add clean Aparajita flowers to it and heat it for a few more minutes. Let the mixture cool and then strain it through a clean cloth or fine strainer. Keep the prepared mixture in a clean container. In this way, you can get gel like texture from flaxseed and blue color from Aparajita flowers. Keep in mind that this is a homemade water-based mixture with no certified preservatives. Therefore it cannot be considered safe to store it for a long time.
How to apply on face?
Before applying serum, clean the face with light face wash. After this, apply a small amount of the mixture on a small part of the skin. If there is no problem like burning, itching, redness or swelling within 24 hours, then you can consider using it on small areas of the face. Do not apply it around the eyes, on cuts or already irritated skin. After use, normal moisturizer can be applied as per need. It is also important to use sunscreen while going out during the day.
Can this serum brighten the face?
The moisturizing nature of gel made from flaxseed can keep the skin feeling soft for some time. The antioxidant compounds present in Aparajita flowers are also a subject of scientific interest, but this does not prove that this home-made serum can remove blemishes or change the natural color of the skin.
Regular to maintain facial glow
Moisturizing, adequate sleep, balanced diet and sun protection are more reliable solutions.
Keep these things in mind while using
- Use clean utensils and clean water to make the mixture.
- Bacteria and fungus can grow in this type of homemade serum, so do not use it by keeping it in the refrigerator for several days. The safest option is to make fresh mixture every time and throw away the leftover mixture.
- If your skin is sensitive or you are allergic to any flower or seed, avoid applying it.
- If irritation or redness occurs, immediately wash the skin with water and do not use again.