5 Surprising Benefits of Cinnamon for Skin

Have you got a sweet tooth? Do you love baking a lot? Do you wish to turn your sweet dishes nutritiously mouthwatering? Well, the cinnamon powder on your kitchen counter is your go-to spice. Cinnamon, derived from the bark of the cinnamon tree, is a well-known spice for its uses in both sweet and savoury foods since the ancient times. Meghalaya, a state in the Northeast of India, with its beautiful hilly terrain, is home to naturally grown cinnamon too. These are blessed with the richness of several culinary and health benefits.

Cinnamon has also played a key role in traditional medicines across various cultures. Though popularly used for flavouring and as a condiment in cooking, its medicinal benefits have been recognized through the years. You will be surprised to explore the benefits of cinnamon for skin! We will get to that at a later point in this blog.

Production of Cinnamon in India In India, the southern states account for the highest production, with Kerala at the top of the chart. As per a 2019 statistics, the global cinnamon exports amounted to US $692 million, wherein India’s share stood at $7.1 million source

Cinnamon and Meghalaya

In Meghalaya, Cinnamon is grown using traditional farming methods. Zizira Explorers came across a lady farmer growing this spice at Mawtnum village, Ri-Bhoi district.

In Meghalaya, Cinnamon is grown using traditional farming methods.

Benefits of Cinnamon for a Glowing Skin:

You might have heard a lot about this wonder spice in Indian kitchens for its earthy/woody flavour. It is known to reduce the risk of cardiac ailments and enhance the sensitivity to the hormone insulin, which is essential to prevent the onset of diabetes as well as reduce its symptoms. Well, cinnamon benefits go much beyond this.

Here, we will be discussing some of the cinnamon uses to get flawless, glowing, and youthful skin.

Heals Acne: Acne, is not it the ultimate struggle that everyone has to encounter be it the teenagers or the ageing people. We are ready to opt for all the remedies under the sun to get rid of acne effectively, and permanently and may invest substantially in skincare products for the same. But, cinnamon, the wonder kitchen spice, can be pivotal in keeping acne at bay or at least keep it in control. The anti-fungal, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties of cinnamon make it useful against acne and skin blemishes.

Cinnamon can also help remove acne by drying out the skin and by supporting blood flow to the skin. Cinnamon’s antiseptic properties can help in effective treatment for pimples, blackheads, etc. Studies even cite that cosmetics with cinnamon as an ingredient may help in unclogging the pores, and enhancing the oxygen supply on the surface of the skin.

Here is how you can prepare the perfect mask with cinnamon and honey for acne-free skin.

How? Mix honey with cinnamon powder in the ratio of 3:1 and apply the paste to your skin and leave overnight. You can also apply a thin layer of the paste to your face as a face mask and leave it on for 20 minutes, then wash it off. *Cinnamon masks may irritate the skin depending on the skin type, so they should not be applied more than once a week.

Adds moisture to the Skin: Cinnamon improves blood flow to the surface of the skin, resulting in moist skin.

For this, use a mixture of 3 drops of cinnamon oil and a few tablespoons of petroleum jelly or olive oil. Keep the mixture away from the eye to avoid a burning sensation. This mixture could be a great substitute for your lip gloss. You can also apply any regular lip gloss on your lips and gently pat a pinch of cinnamon on top.

Reduces the Signs of Ageing

Are you observing fine lines and wrinkles on your face and adjacent regions? Is the carbohydrate intake in your daily diet too much? Then, your fine lines can be attributed to the formation of Advanced Glycation End products or AGEs. These are also responsible for making your skin susceptible to the sun’s UVA/UVB radiations. Well, here is the good news! Cinnamon, the humble kitchen ingredient can come in handy here. It is known to help slow down the formation of AGEs and thus can help in keeping the signs of skin ageing at bay.

Aids the treatment of Dry Skin: Cinnamon helps remove dead skin cells and reinstate the softness of your skin. Cinnamon powder can be leveraged as an exfoliator for an effective skincare regimen.

To fight against dry skin, you can make a scrub by combining salt, olive oil, almond oil, honey, and ground cinnamon. Apply this mixture directly to your skin for soothing home skin therapy.

Treatment of Eczema: Eczema is a condition in which skin gets inflamed and irritated. Such skin conditions leave behind light-coloured patches. Cinnamon could provide relief from eczema.

How? Mix one teaspoon of cinnamon with one teaspoon of honey and apply to the affected areas. The results could be visible in a week.

Note: Before using it, try in on a small test area in your skin and wash off instantly if the skin becomes red.

Complexion Enhancer: Thanks to the antifungal and antibacterial properties, cinnamon helps in enhancing skin complexion. This is one of the prominent cinnamon benefits for the skin.

Mix the ingredients: Banana, ground cinnamon, yoghurt, and lemon juice, and pound it to an even paste. Apply on your face and leave for 15 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water. Do you know any other benefits of Cinnamon? Do share with us in the comment section below.

Apart from these skin benefits, cinnamon is also known to soften dry and rough feet as it acts as a potent exfoliator to remove dead skin cells. You can prepare a scrub by mixing the cinnamon powder with sea salt, olive oil, and honey and massage it over the affected area. Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Cinnamon is also deemed beneficial in cleansing the scalp. Cinnamon, honey, and a spoon of warm olive oil make a fine blend that can be applied on the scalp to remove the product buildup, dead skin patches on the scalp as well as the coat of dandruff from the root.

You can avail of cinnamon both online and offline. If you are planning to get some of the premium, exotic cinnamon from the pristine lands of Meghalaya, Zizira is your ultimate destination. We at Zizira ensure that you get the promised premium-quality cinnamon at a competitive price. All our spices and herbs products are eco-responsibly sourced, are 100% free of chemical additives and heavy metals, and have undergone stringent food safety, and quality testing measures. So, wait no more! Get ready to avail of cinnamon benefits for skin right away!

Learn more about naturally grown cinnamon of Meghalaya.