Beat Summer Tan & Sunburn: Bottle Gourd Peels Offer Natural Skin Relief

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News18•05-03-2026, 11:52
Beat Summer Tan & Sunburn: Bottle Gourd Peels Offer Natural Skin Relief
- •Bottle gourd peels are a natural, traditional remedy for summer skin issues like tanning, sunburn, and irritation, offering a "natural cooling therapy."
- •Rich in over 90% water, Vitamin C, and zinc, they provide instant cooling, hydration, and moisturization, soothing sunburned skin.
- •Their mild natural bleaching effect helps balance excess melanin, gradually reducing sun-induced tanning and making skin feel refreshed.
- •Ayurveda recognizes bottle gourd as 'Param Sheetal' and 'Pitta-nashak', calming 'Bhrajak Pitta' to relieve irritation and provide 'snigdhata' (softness).
- •Easy application: Rub fresh peels on skin for 5-7 minutes, leave juice for 10 minutes, then wash with cold water; perform a patch test and avoid bitter gourds.
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