The cashew tree is a tropical evergreen tree that produces the cashew nut and the cashew apple. It belongs to Anacardiaceae family.
Hanging from the branches are large juicy fruit at the bottom of which are attached the cashew nut. It is also caloric in nature, hence one should limit the quantity.
The nut and the fruit, both have multiple uses. It is packed with minerals, vitamins and antioxidants that are essential for the skin and hair.
SOAPS & COSMETICS ATTRIBUTES
- The copper present in cashew nuts is said to nourish the skin and fights with free radicals. This prevents skin from ageing.
- Cashew nuts are said to prevent basal cell carcinoma.
- Thus, cashew nuts helps to reduce stretch marks as it is said to rejuvenate the skin cells.
- Copper is an important ingredient for hair growth and cashew nuts have ample of them.
- Tyrosinase contains copper and it converts tyrosine to the melanin, thereby retaining the original color of the hair.