Indigo powder is a natural powder extracted from the desert indigo plant, and is known for its great benefits in lightening and unifying skin tone. It is mainly used in traditional beauty rituals, especially in Morocco, within the Moroccan bath.
Benefits of indigo powder:
For skin:
1. Skin lightening: It helps reduce pigmentation and dark spots and evens out skin tone.
2. Deep cleansing: removes impurities and unclogs pores.
3. Skin Smoothness: Gently exfoliates the skin, leaving it smooth and radiant.
4. Treating melasma: It helps improve the appearance of melasma resulting from pregnancy or sun exposure.
5. Skin Soothing: Reduces inflammation and redness, making it suitable for sensitive skin.
For the body:
1. Whitening dark areas: such as knees, elbows and armpits.
2. Removing dead skin: It is used as part of body exfoliation in the Moroccan bath.
3. Natural radiance: Gives the body a natural freshness and radiance.
How to use:
For face:
1. Mix a teaspoon of indigo powder with rose water or yogurt.
2. Apply the mixture on a clean face and leave it for 15-20 minutes.
3. Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry gently.
For the body:
1. Mix an appropriate amount of indigo powder with Moroccan clay and rose water or yogurt.
2. Apply it on the body after showering and leave it for 30 minutes.
3. Rub gently and then wash with warm water.
For dark areas:
1. Mix indigo powder with argan oil or coconut oil.
2. Massage the area and leave the mixture for 20-30 minutes before washing.
comments:
• It is recommended to use it 1-2 times a week to get noticeable results.
• It is preferable to test it on a small part of the skin to avoid any irritation.
Indigo powder gives you a bright, smooth, flawless skin thanks to its unique natural properties!