Benefit of using onion on the face

According to "Women's health mag," onions contain skin-friendly chemicals and compounds that, when employed as a part of our beauty routine, can assist to strengthen and beautify our skin. 

Flavonoids, which shield the skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays, are among the skin-friendly chemicals. Vitamins A, C, and E are among the vitamins that act as antioxidants. 

Here are five reasons why it's a good idea to massage onions on your face. look at them below;

1. Battles microbes 

Onions are a defense against numerous types of germs, claims "Webmd." This lessens skin inflammation while also assisting in the elimination of acne from your skin. 

2. Obtain shinier skin 

You can use onion extract to lighten your skin tone, yet benefits might not be seen immediately away because it takes time for them to appear. But by removing the dead or dull skin cells from the skin's surface, regular application will aid to make the skin radiant. 

3. Age-Defying 

Applying onion on your face promotes increased blood flow to the skin's cells. This in turn aids in the prevention of most signs of aging, such as wrinkles and sagging skin. It makes the skin look younger and tighter. 

4. Decrease swelling and scarring 

Flavonoids are a class of plant chemicals that are abundant in onions. Additionally, they are rich in quercetin, which is a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. These substances also speed up the healing process. 

(5) To treat acne 

Onions contain vitamin C, which accelerates cell turnover and reduces breakouts, according to "Healthline." Additionally, it contains natural sulfuric, which is crucial for treating active outbreaks and acne. 

The various methods for applying onion to your face are listed here. 

• Lemon-onion face scrub 

For this scrub, you would need an onion bulb and a lemon ball. 

You must first combine the onion mixture before adding a few drops of lemon juice to it.

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