7
Benefits of Turmeric for Skin
& 4 Amazing Skincare Recipes - 7 benefici della curcuma per la pelle e 4 fantastiche ricette cosmetiche -
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κουρκουμά για το δέρμα και 4 καταπληκτικές συνταγές καλλυντικών
Four skin care recipes using
turmeric and seven benefits of using it on your skin.
Turmeric, The Golden Herb, is known
as a much treasured and versatile spice used in various dishes. However,
turmeric has an extensive list of therapeutic properties. Your skin can greatly
benefit from it, too. Why?
Many studies done in the last
decades, confirm the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal
properties of the turmeric powder.
Turmeric contains a multitude of
healthy nutrients, including:
vitamins such as C, E, and K
minerals such as potassium calcium,
copper, iron, magnesium, and zinc
volatile oils, such as tumerone and
zingiberene
resins
curcumin
Turmeric is a true Queen of Beauty,
as it has been used for thousands of years in India in beauty regimes and
skincare. Let’s see some benefits and amazing skincare recipes with turmeric.
#1 Antibacterial Squad
Turmeric has powerful antibacterial,
antifungal, antiseptic, antimicrobial properties, so it is great for acne,
infected wounds, cuts, bruises, etc.
#2 Reduces Acne
Acne is a skin problem that affects
not only teenagers but adults, too. If blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, acne
scars plague your face, chest, or back, you may want to give a try to the
golden turmeric. It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant
properties, so it is exactly what your lovely skin needs.
Anti-acne
treatment with turmeric, honey, and sandalwood
1 tablespoon of raw Manuka Honey
½ teaspoon of Sandalwood powder
¼ teaspoon of Turmeric powder
1 drop Tea Tree essential oil
1 drop Lavender essential oil
1) Mix all ingredients to form a
thick paste.
2) Apply it on your affected area
(if the area is larger, like the chest, increase the quantities
correspondently, as you need it).
3) Leave it on for 5-10 minutes.
4) Wash off with lukewarm water.
#3 Regulates Sebum
glands and oil production
Oily skin and acne suffer from an
excess sebum production. Turmeric comes to rescue, as it has been proven to be
very good in regulating oil secretion in the skin.
#4 Brightens the Skin
What is yellow and it brightens the
skin? Nah, you didn’t guess, it’s not lemon, it’s turmeric! Melanin, which is
responsible for skin pigmentation, can be overproduced (giving you dark spots
and a darker tone). Excessive melanin production can be caused by hormonal
changes, excess sun exposure, burning, skin infections or irritations, etc.
The same curcumin, a powerful
anti-inflammatory and antioxidant component in turmeric, can regulate the
melanin production in the skin.
Light
My Skin Mask
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon Turmeric
1 drop Sandalwood essential oil
1 drop Frankincense essential oil
1) Mix the ingredients together.
2) Apply on your face. Leave it on for 7-10 minutes, then rinse with
lukewarm water.
Tip: Do it at night, to avoid any
skin coloration problem. This is also good because turmeric will work its magic
while you sleep.
#5 Exfoliating Golden
Dust
This precious golden fine herbal
dust of turmeric can be used as a gentle scrub with antibacterial,
anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties included. That’s an AWESOME deal!
Exfoliating
Turmeric Scrub
1-2 tablespoons Oatmeal powder
¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
1 drop Ylang-ylang essential oil
(optional)
1) Mix all ingredients together,
then add water little by little, to make a thick paste.
2) Apply it on your skin and leave
it on for 5-7 minutes.
3) Wet your hands and then gently
scrub it on your skin, in circular motion.
4) Wash your face with lukewarm
water.
#6 Turns Back Time
No, it can’t pull you back into your
youth years (it has no curious Benjamin Button powers) or erase from your
system all those years of unhealthy eating and living, BUT turmeric can help
you in lightly reversing the signs of aging.
Turmeric has powerful antioxidant
qualities, and therefore, it can be greatly used in beauty regimes to slow down
the aging process of your skin, accelerate and stimulate the growth of new skin
cells, reduce wrinkles, and protect your skin from the damaging effects of
oxidation.
#7 Speeds Up Skin
Healing and Regeneration
Applied directly on the skin, on
pimples, acne spots, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, as a facial mask, cream,
lotion, or as an oil, turmeric helps accelerate the healing process and the
skin regeneration.
Healing
and Regenerating Cream with Turmeric
3 oz. soft raw Shea butter cream
½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
3 drops Lavender Essential Oil
3 drops Chamomile oil
3 drops Tea tree oil
1) Buy a raw soft Shea cream, with
no additives or fragrances added.
2) Add all the ingredients and mix
well to incorporate.
3) Apply on the affected areas on
your skin.
It moisturizes and softens the dry
skin, soothes inflamed skin, heals the dry patches of psoriasis, etc.
Tips
Turmeric is also a natural dye, so
you may want to consider the following tips before, while, and after you use
it:
Turmeric may stain your face yellow,
but don’t worry. Apply the turmeric remedy in the evening, rinse it off, and in
the morning, do a gentle scrub or use a natural foaming soap or cleanser and
the residual color will go away.
When you apply your turmeric remedies,
be careful, as it will stain your clothes, if the mixture falls on you. So, use
a big old towel around your shoulders and wear old clothes.
Use gloves when you apply the
turmeric paste, as it will stain your nails.
Turmeric may stain your pillow if
you apply a turmeric mask on your skin in the evening. Cover your pillow with
an old towel to protect it and use colorful bed sheets.
Cindy Warren is a natural beauty
blogger and has written a variety of articles on natural and organic skin care,
especially on acne treatments. You could get connected with her on
www.beskinhost.com. Or follow her Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
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