{
  "id": 2045824,
  "title": "Cabbage for beauty …",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/cabbage-for-beauty",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T23:57:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/cabbage-for-beauty/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cabbage, often overlooked, is a beauty secret worth considering, particularly for skin health. The following are five homemade beauty tips, featuring cabbage as the primary ingredient:\n\n1. Cabbage Anti-Acne Toner: This remedy is ideal for those with oily skin, prone to pimples, and redness. Start by boiling 4-5 cabbage leaves in 1 cup of water for 10 minutes. Once strained and cooled, add 3 drops of tea tree oil (if available). Use a cotton pad to apply the mixture to your face after washing.\n\n2. Cabbage Glow Face Mask: Perfect for dull, tired skin, this mask involves blending 3-4 raw cabbage leaves into a paste with 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt and 1 teaspoon of honey. Apply this mixture to your face and let it sit for 15 minutes before rinsing with cool water.\n\n3. Cabbage Under-Eye Depuffer: This tip is beneficial for combating puffy eyes and dark circles. Chill 2 large cabbage leaves in the fridge for 20 minutes. Once cooled, place these leaves over closed eyes and let them sit for 10 minutes.\n\n4. Cabbage Anti-Aging Juice Mist: Aimed at reducing fine lines and improving skin elasticity, this remedy involves juicing half a cabbage and mixing it with 2 tablespoons of rose water. Combine these ingredients in a spray bottle and gently mist on your clean face in the morning and night. This solution should be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.\n\n5. Cabbage Body Scrub: This final tip addresses rough elbows, knees, and overall body dullness. Finely chop 3 cabbage leaves and mix them with 3 tablespoons of brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Gently scrub these ingredients in circular motions in the shower, then rinse off. Remember, always perform a patch test on your wrist first, as cabbage is generally safe but individual skin reactions may vary. Use only fresh cabbage, preferably raw/green, and limit usage to 2-3 times a week.",
  "summary": "Yes, my dear readers, cabbage is underrated, where beauty is concerned, but it’s amazing for skin. This week I give my readers 05 homemade beauty tips, with cabbage as the main item: * Cabbage Anti-Acne Toner: Good for: Oily skin, pimples, redness. Boil 04-05 cabbage leaves, in 01 cup of water, for 10 minutes. Strain […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}