5 Reasons To Use Turmeric For Skin

When shopping for spices, one ingredient that you must never forget is turmeric.Bright orange-yellow in color, this popular Indian spice has a light, complementary taste and smell. When added to milk and curry, it imparts a nice golden color.

Apart from adding color and taste to your dishes, turmeric is good for your health. It can help improve cardiovascular health, boost digestive health, ease joint pain, increase blood circulation, prevent blood clots, delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes and improve your memory, to name a few.

* Cures Acne

- Mix equal amounts of turmeric and honey, then apply it directly on the acne-affected area. Leave it on overnight. The next morning, rinse it off with cool water. Do it once daily.

- Alternatively, mix ½ a teaspoon of turmeric with 2 teaspoons of sandalwood powder and some milk to form a paste. Apply it all over your face and leave it to dry. Wash it off with lukewarm water. Do this 2 or 3 times a week.

* Controls Oily Skin

- Mix ½ a teaspoon of turmeric powder and 1 teaspoon each of yogurt and fresh lemon juice to form a paste. Apply an even layer of the paste on your face. Allow it to sit for 30 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water. Use this mask twice a week.

- Alternatively, mix ½ a teaspoon of turmeric powder with 1 tablespoon of gram flour. Add a little rose water to form a paste. Apply it on your face and allow it to dry on its own. Then rinse it off using lukewarm water. Use this mask 2 or 3 times a week.

* Protects Against Sun Damage

- Mix ½ a teaspoon each of turmeric powder, lemon juice, and raw milk. Apply it all over the affected area and wait until it dries. Wash it off with cold water. Do this once daily.

- Alternatively, mix equal amounts of turmeric powder and sandalwood powder. Add some rose water to make a thick paste. Apply the paste on the affected areas and leave it on for 30 minutes. Wash it off using cold water. Do this twice a week.

* Heals Wounds

- To promote wound healing, mix ½ a tablespoon of turmeric in enough coconut oil to form a paste. Apply it on the wound 2 or 3 times a day to reduce pain and prevent infection.

- You can also mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in a glass of hot milk, and drink it daily for a few days before going to bed.

* Delays Signs of Skin Aging

- Take curcumin supplements regularly to keep your body protected against free-radical damage. Take a supplement only after consulting your doctor.

- If you have wrinkles or fine lines, mix a ¼ tablespoon of organic turmeric powder and 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt and apply it on the affected area. Leave it on for 20 minutes, then rinse it off with water. Use this treatment 2 or 3 times a week.