Thursday, June 6, 2019

How to Use Turmeric Powder for Your Face and Skin

Turmeric is probably the most important spice in Indian dishes. And possibly, the most powerful herb on the planet.


For hundreds of years, people around the world have linked turmeric to healing properties and cosmetic benefits. The bright, yellow-orange spice is related to ginger. It’s available as a ground spice or in supplements and other beauty and dermatology products.

You may have already been told about the health benefits of consuming turmeric on a regular basis, it imparts the same results for your skin and beauty. This humble spice can be used to tackle skin trouble, treat uneven skin tone, heal cracked feet. One ingredient – so many beauty benefits! Here's a handy guide to use turmeric


1. Reduces scars and heals wounds: The anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric work on your pores and calm the skin. Turmeric is also known to reduce scarring and heal any kind of wounds faster due to its antiseptic qualities.

Beauty Tip. Mix a pinch of turmeric with 1 teaspoon of besan or gram flour. Apply it on the affected areas and let the paste dry for at least 25 minutes. Wash with lukewarm water.


2 . Turmeric on Cracked Heels. 
Curcumin has excellent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It soothes your cracked heels and boosts circulation in your legs which increase cell turnover. This action helps to heal the fissures. The Turmeric is antiseptic which protects the wounds from infections and helps your heels to heal faster.

Beauty Tip. Neem has antifungal properties which protect your feet from getting infected. Blend 100 grams of neem leaves in a blender. Alternatively, you can use three teaspoons of neem powder or neem oil.
Mix it with four teaspoons of turmeric and one tablespoon of rose water or milk. Apply the paste onto your cracked heels and leave it for 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water and towel dry. Repeat the regimen daily to get rid of cracked heels.


3. Soothes burns:
Turmeric is known for its soothing properties.

Beauty Tip. Mix a pinch of turmeric with some milk or cooling curd and apply it on the affected area. Let it dry and then wash off gently. Repeat this a few times in a day for at least one to two weeks till the burn mark starts fading away.



4.Turmeric on Yellow Teeth:
Turmeric is an excellent natural remedy for sensitive teeth and other dental problems like toothache, tooth decay, and gingivitis because it has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It whitens your teeth by removing plaque.
Turmeric has astringent and abrasive properties that whiten your teeth. It consists of magnesium, selenium, calcium and vitamin C that improves your oral health. Curcumin helps to kill germs and other microbes causing gum and tooth problems.

Beauty Tip. Add two tablespoons of organic coconut oil, four tablespoons organic turmeric powder and two tsp baking soda. Give the mixture a gentle stir, and leave it in a cool place, so it forms a semisolid consistency. Take a little amount of the turmeric toothpaste and brush for about 2 minutes. Store the remaining toothpaste in a glass container.
To completely remove the stains rinse your mouth well with water. Use this turmeric toothpaste twice a week. Continuous usage will brighten your teeth naturally and enhance your oral health.


5. Turmeric on Acne:
Turmeric has antibacterial and antifungal properties. It kills bacteria that causes breakouts. The curcumin present in turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to reduce inflammation, swelling, redness, and pain. Turmeric is antiseptic, and it removes the deposition of bacterial infection in skin pores.

Beauty Tip. Mix 4 tablespoons of turmeric powder with four tablespoons of raw honey and one tablespoon milk. Blend it to a smooth consistency and store in the fridge. Take a hot shower and dip a clean washcloth in hot water.
Gently press the washcloth onto the affected areas for 5 minutes. This action will bring the puss to the surface. Now apply the turmeric mixture. Massage for at least ten minutes. And leave it overnight. Wash it off in the morning. Use a gentle toner dipped in a cotton ball to remove the yellow stain on your face.




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