The skin is the outermost layer of the body that is often easily damaged by environmental factors as well as stress and poor eating habits. Although there is a wide market for cosmetic products that offers to improve skin problems, nature also provides a solution to these. Natural treatments for skin that give lasting results are often better than expensive commercial products and cosmetic procedures. One such natural treatment is turmeric powder for skin.
Benefits of Turmeric Powder for Skin
Turmeric is a root that is available in vegetable markets but it is also available in powder form to use as an ingredient in many beauty products. It benefits the skin in many ways:
Turmeric has many skin benefits and used in most of beauty products, some of these are:
- It has anti-inflammatory properties, which reduce skin inflammation, pigmentation and blemishes.
- It has antibacterial properties, which help reduce acne, especially when used with other natural ingredients.
- It has anti-aging properties, which help prevent and improve dry skin and wrinkles, thus slowing the process of aging to help your skin look younger.
- When taken as food, turmeric nourishes the skin and gives it a natural glow.
Using Turmeric Powder for Skin
Here are some ways to use turmeric powder for improving the skin:
| Used For | Method |
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| Signs of Aging |
Use turmeric as an exfoliating agent to reduce signs of aging. Combine turmeric powder and besan or gram flour in equal proportions and add water, milk or yogurt to make a paste. Apply evenly on skin and leave it to dry. Wash away with lukewarm water, gently scrubbing your face in circular motions. |
| Wrinkles |
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| Acne |
To reduce excess oil secretion from the sebaceous glands:
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| Stretch Marks |
Mix besan and turmeric powder with raw milk/yogurt/water and apply on stretch marks. |
| Burns |
For minor skin burns, mix turmeric powder with aloe vera gel and apply on affected area. |
| Facial Hair |
Chickpea flour or sattu, or gram flour may be added to turmeric to use as facial scrub, which inhibits hair growth. Do this for about one month for best results. |
| Cracked Heels |
Prepare a mixture of castor oil or coconut oil and turmeric powder and apply on cracked heels 15 minutes before taking a bath. |
| Healthy and Growing Skin |
Prepare a paste from equal quantities of turmeric power and rice powder, tomato juice, and milk. Apply directly on face and neck then leave on for about 30-45 minutes. Rinse off with water. To keep your skin healthy, use this regularly or twice a week. |
| Night Face Pack |
Make a paste with turmeric powder, milk cream, or milk and apply on face, leaving it for whole night. Wash off in the morning with a light cleanser. Do this twice a week for healthy, younger looking skin. |
| Skin Pigmentation or Tanning |
Make a paste with turmeric powder and cucumber juice or lemon juice. Apply on affected skin for about 20 to 30 minutes. Wash off with water. Do this regularly to reduce skin tanning and pigmentation. |
| Full Body Scrub |
Make a paste with turmeric powder, gram flour, and rose water. Use this as a body scrub before taking a shower. Regular use will lead to clear, spotless skin. This can also be used for skin lightening, skin whitening, acne, and anti-aging. |
| Oily Skin |
Mix 1-½ tbsp. sandalwood powder (a natural astringent), a pinch of turmeric powder, and 3 tbsp. of orange juice to make a paste. Apply on your face and leave on for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse off with water. |
| Bruises |
Apply turmeric powder directly on minor cuts to help in faster healing of wounds. |
| Moisturizes |
Turmeric with milk helps fight dry skin. |
| Skin Diseases |
Using turmeric regularly helps fight skin disorders like eczema, psoriasis, rashes, and skin marks from smallpox and chickenpox. |