Beauty Tips

3 cinnamon masks for skin and hair

By Gretel Morales - 2023-02-10T13:07:18Z
In every Mexican household, we can find all kinds of spices, chiles, and aromatic herbs, as they are an essential part of our cuisine. However, even though they have become rooted in our culinary tradition, spices like cinnamon arrived in Mexico from Sri Lanka through colonization. In addition to giving great flavor to moles, marinades, atoles, and desserts like rice pudding, cinnamon is also used for medicinal purposes. As mentioned earlier, this spice is rich in nutrients such as iron, calcium, fiber, magnesium, and vitamins B1 and C. Moreover, various scientific studies have found that cinnamon helps improve digestion, alleviates cold symptoms, reduces gas, may combat cholesterol and triglycerides, and could even improve circulation. Additionally, it has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which could be great allies in the field of beauty, so this time, we recommend the best cinnamon masks for hair and skin, you'll notice the difference immediately! You can also read: 6 egg masks for hair and skinCinnamon: 3 masks for skin and hair As you well know, cinnamon not only adds flavor and health benefits, but it is also a key ingredient when it comes to caring for skin and hair. On one hand, its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties are believed to be very helpful in combating acne. Meanwhile, in the case of hair, cinnamon has been linked to hair growth and combating baldness due to its compounds. So if you want to achieve radiant skin and silky, healthy, longer hair, don't hesitate to try these cinnamon masks, you'll notice the difference immediately! 1. Mask for oily hair If you have oily hair but also a bit of cinnamon in the pantry, then don't hesitate any longer and prepare this practical hair mask.  Ingredients 3 tablespoons of cinnamon, ground 5 drops of cinnamon oil 2 tablespoons of honey ½ cup of Greek yogurt Instructions Process a stick of cinnamon until you obtain a powder. Set aside. Mix cinnamon with yogurt, honey, and cinnamon oil. Apply the cinnamon mask all over your hair and massage with circular motions. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse with plenty of water and wash your hair as usual. 2. Cinnamon mask for acne We know that acne can be very annoying, and while there are no magic remedies, there are masks that can help you achieve radiant skin naturally, as long as it is not a severe case of acne, in which case you should consult a dermatologist. Ingredients 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons of honey Instructions Mix the cinnamon and honey very well. Apply the mask to the pimples and let it sit for 15 minutes. You can also apply it all over your face and let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse with plenty of warm water. 3. Hydrating cinnamon mask Is the cold playing tricks on you? Don't worry! Hydrating your hair will be a piece of cake with this amazing hydrating mask, which is 100% natural.  Ingredients 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons of almond oil 2 tablespoons of honey 1 banana Instructions: Grind a stick of cinnamon until you obtain a powder. Set aside. Mash the banana until you get a puree. Set aside. Mix and incorporate the cinnamon, banana, honey, and oil. Apply the mask all over your hair and massage with circular motions. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse with plenty of water and wash your hair as usual. As you can see, taking care of your skin and hair can be an easy and economical task, as long as you do not have health problems, in which case it is best to consult a dermatologist. You can also read: 4 banana masks for skin and hair