Tamarind has tons of health benefits as it is rich in way too many nutrients to list here. But to name a few that may catch your eye, it has catechin, AHAs, citric acid, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidizing properties.

Tamarind health benefits: Why add it to your skincare and diet

Exfoliates and evens skin tone
Tamarind has AHAs and citric acid which help cleanse the skin of dead cells and other impurities. This natural exfoliator also evens your skin tone and hydrates it while reducing excess sebum which leads to oily skin. You can prep your skin with the Simple Booster Serum before exfoliating with tamarind.

Soothes skin
As mentioned, tamarind has several skin benefits since it is rich in vitamin A, C and flavonoids which prevent free radicals responsible for ageing. Applying tamarind pulp also soothes skin irritation and inflammations. You can top it off with the Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner for softer skin.

Mitigates liver injuries
Drinking tamarind juice also benefits liver issues like chronic inflammation or stress on the organ. Since it is an antioxidant and has vitamin E it protects the liver from free radicals. Did you know that tamarind also has magnesium, nickel and iron needed to strengthen your immune system?

Controls weight
Are you a sucker for sweets but cannot seem to control your weight? Well, tamarind is the only sweet and sour fruit that can control weight gain and obesity. If you are diagnosed with clinical obesity and are having a hard time losing weight, tamarind also cuts down bad cholesterol levels which is a consequence of this medical condition. It also curtails the activity of fatty acid synthase which is one of the factors responsible for weight gain in the first place.

Treats constipation
While many don’t mind constipation as a consequence of a fun meal, it can end up affecting your health. Your body ends up becoming a hub of toxins and which leads to tired and haggard skin. Boiling tamarind in water and drinking it is just the solution you need since it is a laxative. You can also pick a tastier option as rasam’s key ingredient happens to be tamarind.

Prevents microbial diseases
Tamarind truly is an all-rounder since it even treats the common cold and fever. Thanks to its anti-microbial properties it was used as traditional medicine and is now used as a home remedy to hasten recovery from cold and even malaria along with your prescribed medications.