4 Beauty Benefits Of Eating Brinjal

Eggplant or Brinjal is a nutritious vegetable that grows on the tree of the same name and belongs to the Solanaceae family of the flowering plant. It is native to India but is now grown in many regions of the world. Nutrients like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients, polyphenols, and dietary fibers, etc in eggplant provide several health and beauty benefits.

# Provides Anti-Aging Benefits

Antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin A and other antioxidantal compounds like phytonutrients, polyphenols, and flavonoids, etc in eggplant protects our skin cells from the free radical damage, and reduce various signs of premature aging like fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, dark spots, freckles, and skin blemishes, etc.

Free radicals are the unstabilized ions that stabilize by stealing electrons from the neighboring molecules, and in doing so they cause oxidative damage to them.Vitamin C enhances the production of collagen, an amino acid that maintains skin elasticity and prevents wrinkles and saggy skin.Anthocyanins, an inflammatory compound present in the eggplant reduces skin inflammation and minimizes the risk of several skin problems.As per anecdote evidence, rubbing freshly cut eggplant slices for 4-5 minutes on the freckle infected area lightens the appearance of moles and freckles.Chlorogenic acid present in the eggplant protects the DNA from mutation and thus minimizes the risk of skin cancer.

# Make Our Skin Soft Supple and Radiant

The abundance of water in eggplant (around 92 percent) keeps our skin moisturized, and smoothens it.

Antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin A and other antioxidantal compounds like phytonutrients, polyphenols, anthocyanins, carotenoids, etc in eggplant protect the skin from free radical damage and minimizes various signs of premature aging. Other nutrients like vitamins and minerals in the eggplant nourish our skin and improve skin radiance.

# As A Skin Toner

The rich nutritious profile of eggplant makes it a wonderful skin toner that improves skin firmness and provides relief from frown lines, crows feet, etc.

For skin toning, mix a small amount of witch hazel into eggplant juice and keep it in the refrigerator. Use it as a skin toner to improve skin health and smoothness.

# Promotes Hair Growth

Essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, etc in eggplant nourish our hair follicles and scalp and keep them healthy.

Antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin A and other relevant compounds like phytonutrients and polyphenols protect our hair follicles and scalp from free radical damage and improves scalp health.

Other nutrients like zinc, iron, folate, and potassium in eggplant improve blood circulation in the scalp, nourishes our hair follicles and scalp, and promote the growth of new hair follicles.

Consuming eggplant and as well topical application of eggplant water or eggplant juice is equally beneficial for the same