Mira Rajput Kapoor is a bonafide genius. The 28-year-old fashionista-cum-influencer has impressed me again. The feats that my skin has achieved thanks to Kapoor’s hacks and tricks: it’s unbelievable. And there’s no shortage of them. I recently stumbled upon another one, and it saved my skin. No kidding. Get this — you don’t have to apply anything on the face. Read on!
Okay. Where Does She Apply What?
Kapoor applies Sesame Oil on the soles of her feet; she even massages her knees and elbows with it during winter. But that’s not even the main part.
Another spot that she cannot miss is the belly button. A few drops in this spot can relieve your skin of dryness from the inside out. Here’s how.
What’s The Logic Behind Belly Button Oiling?
The navel offers a hub for nutrients to flow between mother and child. This spot in the body is connected to a lot of nerves, veins, and vessels for such an exchange to happen.
Massaging the moisture-packed Sesame Oil into the region allows it to absorb into your bloodstream and distribute itself throughout the body trans-dermally. This doesn’t just help with bloating, digestion, and reproductive and joint health, it can enhance the appearance and health of the skin too.
It boosts circulation (even to the face) and relieves your skin of dryness among other things. The more the circulation, the more the nutrients supplied to your cells. This delivers a glow on your face and body. All of this can clear blemishes and acne too.
This will especially benefit those with ‘Vata’ body types; typically characterised by dryness of the hair and skin, pain in the joints, and so on.
For those of you who’d like to avoid applying more products to the face, this is another way you can moisturise your body without burdening your skin with another step in your routine. Simply apply a few drops to the navel, massage the area for a couple of minutes, and that’s it.
But You Can Apply It All Over Too
You can apply it to different areas of the body to maximise the benefits. Sesame Oil has is excellent at moisturising the skin. The anti-inflammatory benefits of the oil calm and soothe the skin. Since it’s anti-microbial, it fights off infections and inhibits the growth of micro-organisms on the skin too.
Sesame Oil is non-comedogenic; making it perfect for those with sensitive, acne-prone skin too. It helps maintain the skin barrier’s natural balance; preventing it from getting too oily or dry. It can treat cracked, flaky heels too.
You can opt for the St. Botanica Sesame Oil or Kama Ayurveda Organic Sesame Oil. These are the finest, most effective variations in the game.
See? That’s how simple it is. Thanks, Mira!
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