Alternative Uses Of Spirulina

Spirulina is not only limited to eating or drinking purpose. Spirulina has many many more uses then just the consumption value. Spirulina is a very protein-rich source as we all know. So why not use this protein treasure both internally as well as externally for our benefit. Spirulina can be used very wisely for beautification. It can be used to make shampoos, face packs, hair packs and nourishing bath recipes.

We would like to share some of the home-made recipes of Spirulina with you. You will see the wonders of Spirulina all by yourself.

For beautiful skin: Spirulina is one of the best anti-ageing agents. It nourishes the skin very well. You have to simply add 1 spoon of Spirulina to your fruit juice or smoothie. But before eating it out just apply a little bit on your face. Let it dry and then rinse off, then tone and moisturize. See the magic in just 3 weeks.
For the gorgeous you: Eat a good amount of Spirulina everyday along with carrots, sprouts, oatmeal, oranges, lemons, pumpkin, parsley, purified water and herbal teas. This is because you are what you eat.

Home-made recipes for

Cleanser: Yogurt + honey + Spirulina powder + essential oils
Toner: Cider vinegar + Spirulina + water + essential oils
Moisturizer: Apricot Oil + grape seed oil + vitamin E + essential oils + Spirulina powder
Face mask: Oatmeal + corn starch + Spirulina powder + essential oils
Fruit Facial: Avocado + honey + Spirulina powder + fresh cream

Hair Care

Protein Shampoo: This shampoo is a good cleanser and also a good nourisher. It is suitable for all the hair types. The formula is: Whole egg + milk + Spirulina powder + lavender oil. Cider vinegar is to be used for the final rinse.
Protein Hair Pack: Whole egg + olive oil + yoghurt + pure honey + Spirulina powder + sandalwood essential oil. You need to apply shampoo directly on the pack and wash it of thoroughly. Once again the final rinse is using Cider vinegar.
Hair Loss Pack: Yet another solution for your hair worries. The recipe is: Avocado oil + wheat germ oil + whole egg + Spirulina powder + rosemary essential oil.
Nourishing Baths: Add Spirulina to your favorite bathing recipe and see the magic. You can add it to Milk, Reviving, Aromatic bath recipes.

So these are yet some another alternative uses of Spirulina. Indeed Spirulina in any form is always the wonder maker.