Black pepper has abundance of vitamins and minerals which our body needs on a daily basis. For example, it contains beta carotene (widely known as vitamin A) which is needed to keep proper ocular health. Then, it contains vitamin K needed for a good blood circulation and for keeping good metabolic functions, and also for healthy bones and muscles.
What is more, it contains potassium, selenium and calcium. Potassium regulates the blood pressure, selenium is a key to bones, nails, hair and teeth formation and it is also needed to the brain to function properly. Calcium is also known to be connected with (un)healthy bones, and it is especially good when fighting bone diseases as osteoporosis and rheumatism.
You can use black pepper, or black pepper oil to solve a lot of skin issues, as well. The following 3 homemade natural recipes with black pepper and black pepper essential oil are brilliant to hydrate your skin and they also help you in exfoliating the skin and in fixing blemishes and scars.
Black Pepper and Yogurt Scrub
You will need:
- 1 tablespoon of black pepper
- 2 tablespoons of yogurt
Mix the ingredients together into a paste. When the paste is ready, wash the skin with warm water to open the pores and apply the paste. Then rub it into the skin in circular motions and leave it work for a few minutes. Finally, wash it with cold water and tap dry your face. This will help you to get rid of blemishes and scars and it will also clean your skin and give it shine.
Black Pepper and Honey Mask Against Acne
You will need:
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1/2 a teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 egg white foam
With this mask you will clean your face from acne and pimples. Just mix the ingredients together, apply the mask on your face and let it sit for about half an hour. Then, wash your face with lukewarm water.
Black Pepper Essential Oil Anti-Cellulite Mask
You will need:
- 3 drops of black pepper essential oil
- 100 ml of body cream or lotion
Add three drops of essential oil in your favorite body cream or lotion and rub it in your tights every morning and evening.This will help you to get rid of cellulite without much effort, especially if you are in the habit of applying body cream regularly.
