Turmeric, scientifically known as Curcuma Longus, it is becoming widely popular in the cosmetic world today. It contains a bioactive compound, curcumin. Curcumin is responsible for most of the great benefits we get from turmeric.
- Benefits of turmeric
- Uses of turmeric
- Side effects and cons of turmeric
Benefits of turmeric
- Anti-aging since it boost collagen production and lessens its breakdown
- Gives skin an extra glow
- Antibacterial
- Rich in Antioxidants helping it prevent cellular oxidative stress.
- Can help with psoriasis by controlling flares and other symptoms.
- It soothes inflammation, helping to correct skin reactions, break outs and red skin.
- Anti- scarring, it prevent dark spots from developing.
- Clears up break out fast.
- Clears eczema.
- Brightens dark circles under the eyes.
- Slows facial hair growth.
- Lightens skin naturally.
- Heals wound and sores.
How to use turmeric
- It can be used as a mask to reduce breakouts and attack pimples. Mix in 1/2 tsp turmeric with 1 tbs honey. You can add in a tsp of either rose water, witch hazel or apple cider vinegar.
- It can be used as a shower gel or a face wash.
- It can be used as a lotion and moisturizer by adding it to your lotion, body butter or aloe vera gel
- It can be used as a oil to remove unwanted facial hairs and to lighten skin and armpits, to clear eczema and other skin conditions.
Side effects of turmeric
- Do not use tumeric if you allergic to turmeric, ginger and other spices.
- Stains fingernails orange, so use a brush when applying the mask or wash your hands very well.
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