Turmeric for Super Skincare

coolblues · Jan 9, 2013

Turmeric is a spice that has been used since ages immemorial for various ailments. Turmeric is considered as an auspicious symbol in most of the Indian festivities and rituals. It is one of the most used spices in any of the Indian dishes. Apart from all the other amazing health benefits of turmeric, it has a good reputation as an excellent skin care remedy. In fact, beauty products make use turmeric as an active ingredient.

Here are few ways to use turmeric for skin –
1. Turmeric makes an awesome body scrub. Add turmeric with gram flour (besan) and milk and apply on the body. The skin will be supple, soft and glowing. This is one of the beauty rituals used by the Indian brides.
2. Turmeric has excellent antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which is useful in treating cuts, burns and other skin infections.
3. The curcumin compound present in turmeric functions as a coloring agent, which inhibits the production of melanin (skin pigment) that gives a fair complexion to the skin.
4. The antioxidant properties of turmeric are beneficial to curb the free radicals giving the skin a youthful and radiant look that is devoid of rashes and other disorders.
5. The anti-aging properties of turmeric reduce wrinkles and fine lines on the skin. Combine turmeric with cucumber for maximum benefits.
6. A mixture of virgin coconut oil, sandalwood paste and turmeric is beneficial in treating acne, zits, blemishes, spots and boil. Use it as a ready concealer when you have dark spots on the skin. Turmeric and lemon juice work great in hiding those ugly blemishes.
7. Apart from putting turmeric on the skin, it has great benefits when it is ingested internally. Use it in food or mix it in hot water with pepper and fat for better absorption.
8. Get rid of excess facial hair with turmeric and castor oil.

Most people are apprehensive of using turmeric as it can stain the skin yellow. Turmeric when mixed with oil is easier to rinse with water. Leaving turmeric on the skin is actually more beneficial but if you are too worried, you can use a facial toner after washing the turmeric mixture.

Keep Glowing !

Do you know of any other tips using turmeric for skincare?

seethavarma · Jan 9, 2013

A mixture of virgin coconut oil, sandalwood paste and turmeric is beneficial in treating acne, zits, blemishes, spots and boil. Use it as a ready concealer when you have dark spots on the skin. Turmeric and lemon juice work great in hiding those ugly blemishes.

This tip is good for one with dry skin,oily skin people may get more pimples,they can use turmeric with honey.

smileforever · Jan 9, 2013

Coolblues,
very informative..thanks for sharing

GSAnusha · Jan 9, 2013

vapours from burning turmeric are very good for running nose and blocks
noticed in paati vaithiyam..

mimur9 · Jan 10, 2013

Our traditional dishes uses turmeric as it also helps prevent food poisoning that may occur as a result of any tiny bit of carelessness happens while cooking

Boil milk adding a pinch of pepper and turmeric powders and have it. Excellent home remedy for treating cold, chest congestions.

For foot problems especially cracks, holes, corns etc happen on the underneath can be treated effectively at home using a paste mixture of tuermeric root and haradi

seethavarma · Jan 10, 2013

Boil milk adding a pinch of pepper and turmeric powders and have it. Excellent home remedy for treating cold, chest congestions.
Absolutely correct ms mimur!

Shanvy · Jan 10, 2013

a paste of neem and turmeric is a applied for cracks blisters, and fungal infection of the leg.. it is used to reduce itching and eruptions in case of chicken pox or measles.

I heard from a friend, that there is a turmeric herbal tea that is given in case of dysentry..and is very common in germany. and is know to have anti bacterial properties hence it helps in treating acnes/blisters and wounds..

i have also seen a local doctor applying a pinch of honey and turmeric on a toe after removing the ingrown nail..

Shanvy · Jan 10, 2013

it has more properties that are beneficial apart from skin care..

1. it is very beneficial for asthmatics.. because of being anti-inflammatory..taking turmeric in milk helps.

2. being anti fungal, anti-viral and anti bacterial is the best fighter for flu/cold.

the leaf and the root together is used in treating leprosy wounds..