Lifestyle Desk, New Delhi. Cinnamon is a fragrant and delicious spice. Although it is used especially to enhance the taste and aroma of food, but the nutrition present in it is also very beneficial for health and skin. Cinnamon is rich in antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant properties. By including it in skin care, you can get rid of pimples and acne. Cinnamon is a natural exfoliator, regular use of which also improves the complexion of the face. Let us know about some such benefits of this spice.

1. Eliminate pimples and acne

If the pimples that appear on your face every few days have bothered you, then include cinnamon in your skin care routine to get rid of them. Actually cinnamon contains antibacterial elements, which solve the problem of pimples . Cinnamon powder or oil, both are beneficial for the skin. 

• Take 3 to 4 drops of cinnamon oil, mix 1 teaspoon of honey in it and apply it on the face.
• Another way is to prepare a paste by mixing cinnamon powder with honey and apply it on the face. After keeping it for 10 minutes, wash it with lukewarm water. 

2. Effective in stopping aging 

Antioxidant properties are also present in cinnamon, which prevent free radicals from damaging. Cinnamon also increases collagen production. Due to which the effect of wrinkles on the face is reduced even with increasing age. Along with this, the glow of the skin also increases.

use it like this

• Make cinnamon powder. Mix it with olive oil and make a paste.
• Massage your face lightly with this paste. After that wash it with normal water.
• The face will glow and softness will also increase. 

3. Brightens the complexion of the face

Using cinnamon in any form increases the blood flow to the face. This brings life to rough and dull skin and also makes the skin look radiant. 

use it like this

• For this, mix cinnamon powder with honey and curd and make a paste.
• Apply it on the face for 15 minutes and then wash it with lukewarm water.