Flawless Skin With Turmeric

Turmeric has been used in Indian cuisines from centuries. Turmeric powder is deep orange-yellow in color and has slightly bitter and slightly peppery taste and is used as a spice in curries. Referred to as the ‘INDIAN SAFFRON’ this spice has many benefits for skin. Check them out below —

1. Treatment of Acne

Turmeric is used as a natural way of treating several skin problems and getting flawless skin. Turmeric is effective in treatment of acne due to it’s antiseptic and antibacterial properties that fight pimples and breakouts to provide a glow to your skin.

Prepare a face pack by mixing turmeric powder and sandalwood powder and adding lemon juice to the powder. Apply it on your face for 10 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. Turmeric also reduces acne scars, apply a mixture of turmeric and plain water on marks for 15 minutes.

2. Treatment for Oily Skin

Turmeric is beneficial for oily skin as it regulates the production of sebum, responsible for the oily substance in skin. For oily skin, make a paste by mixing 1 ½ tablespoons of sandalwood powder and pinch of ground turmeric with 3 tablespoons of orange juice and apply it on your face. Leave it for 15 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water.

3. Treatment for Dry Skin

For dry skin, you can make a face pack by combining 1 egg white, 2 drops of olive oil, fresh lemon juice and rose water and pinch of turmeric. This can be applied to all dry areas such as face, neck, elbows, and knees. Allow it to dry completely and then wash off with water.

4. Treatment of Wrinkles

Turmeric is effective in reducing fine lines and wrinkles. You can prepare a face pack by mixing turmeric powder and rice powder with raw milk and tomato juice and apply it on your face and neck for 30 minutes. This will reduce wrinkles and brighten your skin.

5. Treatment of Stretch Marks

Turmeric can help lighten stretch marks. For this use, apply a mixture of besan and turmeric with yogurt or raw milk or water on the stretch marks. Repeat this process and you will definitely see the results.

Author: Simran Jhambia

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