Turmeric Powder for Beauty – Skin Care Using Turmeric

Turmeric is the most prized spice in your cabinet. This spice is usually used to add flavor and color to Indian curries. However, turmeric is multipurpose and can be used as an ingredient to enhance beauty. We are well aware of the health benefits that turmeric brings along itself when consumed regularly; it imparts the same results for the beauty of your skin. This humble spice can be used to treat skin problems like acne breakouts, uneven skin tone, and dandruff. Just imagine one spice and so many beauty benefits! 

We are here with a full proof guide as to how can you incorporate turmeric powder in your skincare routine. 

Turmeric for Skin

Turmeric works wonder for the skin. With its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities, turmeric can heal skin problems related to acne, psoriasis, premature aging, and uneven skin tones. This pricy spice from your cabinet provides a natural glow and luster to your skin. Its components may also help in reviving the natural glow from within. Turmeric is a famous ingredient for making homemade face masks which include other ingredients like curd, honey, and a few drops of lime juice. To sum it up, it’s a boon to human existence in all ways.

Using its anti-inflammatory qualities, turmeric works on pore reduction and calms irritated skin. Its antiseptic qualities help in reducing scars and healing wounds quickly. Since it’s a natural method, it may take some time to show evident results, but it is rightly said and believed that ‘Good Things Take Time’; it may take some time, but its effect will last longer. 

• Delays signs of aging:

Turmeric contains a pigment named Curcuminoid which helps the body in synthesizing antioxidants. These antioxidants protect the skin cells from free radical damage and even slow down skin aging. The contents present in turmeric reduce dark spots, blemishes fine lines, and wrinkles, making the skin naturally radiant. 

• Treats Dry & Cracked Skin:

You must have used ‘n’ number of creams and moisturizers to repair your cracked heels. But, does it work effectively, and does it provide you long-term results. Your answer would be a big NO! The solution to such problems is hiding somewhere in your kitchen closet or masala dabba. You guessed it just right; turmeric treats dry, and cracked skin too. Try mixing some turmeric powder with coconut oil. Apply the mixture to the dry area and wash it after 15-20 mins.

• Soothes Burns:

Turmeric is popularly known for its soothing properties. For instance, you’ve burnt yourself while cooking; you can apply the miracle mixture. Take some cooling curd or milk, add turmeric and apply to the affected area. You will experience instant relief. Wash it off after a few minutes and repeat it three times a day until the burn mark starts fading away.

• Reduces stretch Marks:

A famous mixture that helps in reducing stretch marks includes turmeric as its main ingredient. Turmeric along with some saffron and lime juice is applied on stretch marks with an aim to even out the skin tone. It works effectively and is a natural remedy to treat stretchmarks like scars.

We all understand the importance of maintaining proper skin these days. Our face is exposed to a lot of dust and pollution in daily life. Hence, to maintain it, we invest in expensive and harmful chemical products that prove to be effective, but temporarily. Vasant Masala’s ethically produced turmeric powder and natural turmeric powder can help you repair your skin in the best way possible! Since it is natural and ethical, you do not have to think twice before using it.

Let’s Discuss a Few Ways in Which Turmeric Proves to Be Beneficial For Facial Skin

Turmeric for Face

1. Good for Treating Acne:

Turmeric is a great ingredient that is incorporated in most homemade packs can be used to treat numerous skin problems. This golden powder contains anti-bacterial properties and so, it is very effective towards curing irritation and redness. It removes excess oil from the skin and destroys acne-causing bacteria.

Face Pack Recipe:

Take half a spoon of turmeric powder and mix it with some sandalwood and milk to paste. Apply it all over the face and let it dry. Wash it off once it starts forming cracks on the skin. Repeat this twice a week for effective results.

• Helps in Exfoliation:

Turmeric is a great natural exfoliator that helps in removing dead skin cells. The recipe for a face mask for that is as follows:

Mix a tablespoon of oatmeal and masoor daal along with some turmeric powder, milk, and rose water to form a paste. This exfoliating paste will leave your face soft and glowy. 

• Good for Skin Brightening:

Turmeric helps in restoring natural glow from within the skin and uneven skin tone. To improve uneven skin tone and to make your skin look bright, mix a teaspoon of honey and milk along with some turmeric to a face pack consistency. Leave it for about 20-25 minutes. For visible results, repeat it on alternate days through a week. Turmeric is also useful in removing tan. 

To make this face pack follow the instructions as mentioned below:

Mix a pinch of turmeric along with some lemon juice and milk together to form a paste. Apply this mixture over the area let it dry completely. Wash it off and repeat thrice a week for visible results.