How to care for your hair and skin with the help of black pepper

We have shown you several times that pepper does not have to be just a spice in your kitchen to season steak or sauce. With this magical treasure from Kampot, you can conjure in various ways. And adding it to coffee or ice cream is just the beginning. Pepper also finds its use in cosmetics, where it works great in hair and skin care.

Black pepper is rich in potassium, magnesium, iron, and also vitamins C and K

Thanks to the presence of vitamin C, pepper is extremely rich in antioxidants and also has antibacterial and antibiotic effects. The oil obtained from black pepper can thus be used for skin treatment, as a prevention against wrinkles, and it also helps to remove pigmentation.

Crushed black pepper can also be used as a peeling, helping for example with healing scars and acne spots

Thanks to its antiseptic effects, it also aids overall healing and cleansing of the skin. However, it is important to remember that not every type of skin reacts well to pepper. Initially, approach its application on the skin with caution and combine it with carrier substances that you know your skin tolerates well.

Take advantage of the beneficial black pepper also on the scalp and to strengthen your hair roots 

Black pepper can help with the removal of dandruff, improve hair quality, and even support the growth of new hair. To increase the effect, you can also add a few citrus seeds to the mixture, which also help fight dandruff and refresh your scalp.

Keep in mind that it is important to combine pepper with a carrier substance so that the pepper is not too concentrated – for example, with jojoba or apricot oil.

Are you interested in more beneficial effects of pepper on your body? Read for example an article about the beneficial effects of piperine.