"Glow Naturally This Monsoon: Unlock the Skin Benefits of Jamun"
How Jamun Can Benefit Your Skin
1. Makes Skin Soft
And Supple
Because jamun juice has a high antioxidant and
vitamin content-especially vitamin C, which is crucial for maintaining radiant
and soft skin. In addition to its antioxidant capabilities, it contains
astringent qualities that support health and support less oily skin. It also manages
early aging symptoms (1, 3).
2. Treats Acne
Jamuns Jamuns work wonders for acne by cleansing
the body and purifying the blood. It works because of its high antioxidant and
vitamin C content as well as its antimicrobial and antibacterial qualities,
which can help fight germs that cause acute or severe acne. A face pack with
milk and powdered jamun seeds works wonders for blackheads, pimples, and acne (1,
3).
3. Treats Oily
Skin
It can be really annoying to have oily skin. Jamuns
contribute to the reduction of excess natural oils on the skin because of their
astringent, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties. Oily skin can be
balanced using a face pack comprised of jamun fruit pulp, rice flour, and rose
water. Conclusively, the existing research on its properties suggests potential
benefits for managing oily skin but specific studies directly linking jamun to
oily skin treatment are limited (1, 3).
4. Treat Scars And
Blemishes
Jamuns are high in nutrients and antioxidants. They
are an excellent remedy for treating scars, dark spots and blemishes. The
vitamin C and antioxidants present in jamun help in flushing out the dead cells
and toxins off your skin. A study published in the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine revealed that
Jamun with honey has wound healing benefits by re-epithelialization, collagen
deposition and pro-angiogenic potential (1, 3).
5. Prevents Ageing
Jamuns are excellent at preventing skin ageing. The
antioxidants in Jamun help in flushing out the free radicals that cause
wrinkles and fine lines on the skin and may also contribute to improved skin
health and reduced signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines. Many research scientists
suggest that jamun can help combat oxidative stress, a major contributor to
aging, by reducing free radical damage and inflammation (3, 4).
Cosmetic Point of View
Jamun would be an appropriate formulation of
cosmetic product to prevent acne, blemishes, wrinkles and pimples and can be
used as an anti-aging, skin conditioning, photoprotection, and antimicrobial
because it contains huge amounts of nutrients like tannin, flavonoids, phenols,
alkaloids, terpenoids, vitamin C etc (3, 4).
How to use for better results
Consume jamun like other fresh fruits or make
juice with normal water. Additionally, it can be applied topically as a face
mask or toner, thanks to its astringent properties that can help reduce pores
and oiliness. According to Nutraceutical Guidelines (FSSAI), a healthy person
consumes 10-50 grams daily.
Precaution
Many healthcare professionals say if a person
suffering from any type of digestive issue or a known intolerance to milk or
dairy products. It is advisable to consume milk or dairy products for at least 30
minutes after using Jamun.
Summary: Jamun has a long history of traditional use for skin
health, supported by research on its various components. However, more clinical
studies are necessary to confirm its efficacy and safety for specific skin
conditions.
References
(1) Wound healing efficacy of Jamun honey in diabetic mice
model through reepithelialization, collagen deposition and angiogenesis.
Journal of traditional and complementary medicine. 2020.
(2) Exploring terminology of the beauty Jamu and the beauty
metaphor of East Java women-Indonesia: An eco-linguistics study. Cogent Arts
& Humanities. 2023.
(3) Role of syzygium cumini (Jamun)in cosmetic. International
Journal of Scientific Development and Research. 2019.
(4) Astounding Health Benefits of Jamun (Syzygium cumini) toward Metabolic Syndrome. Molecules. 2022.