Turmeric is one of the most common spices used in South Asian curries. This bright yellow powder is probably one of the most indispensable items in a lot of kitchens and households, and is considered to have great health benefits as well. However, you’ll be surprised to know that turmeric, popularly known as ‘Haldi’ in India, also has a lot of beauty benefits. Women can now enjoy enhancement in their beauty by using turmeric in their daily skin and hair care procedures. Listed here are some ways in which turmeric can benefit you.
1. It delays ageing
Turmeric is known to have properties that help in delaying the signs of ageing. Mix equal quantities of turmeric and gram flour with water to form a paste. Apply it generously on your face, neck and arms. When it dries, scrub it off gently in a circular motion, and then clean the rest with lukewarm water. Do this regularly to avoid formation of wrinkles and to get younger looking skin.
2. It reduces acne
Due to the presence of antibacterial and antiseptic properties in turmeric, it helps to fight against acne. It also controls the oil secretion in the skin (which is great for those with an excessively oily skin) and fades out acne scars over time. For a great homemade treatment, simply mix a little turmeric with sandalwood powder and a little amount of lemon juice. Apply the mask and let it dry, followed by washing it off with cold water.
3. It improves skin tone
Turmeric evens out the skin tone of a person and gives a radiant, glowing effect. This is the reason why turmeric is applied to brides-to-be in a ceremony (in South Asian weddings) before their wedding day, so that they can look gorgeous and beautiful. Include turmeric in your face masks to see improvement in your complexion.
4. It reduces tanning
Mix turmeric with cucumber juice, and apply it liberally on the affected area, massaging simultaneously. Let it stay there for about half an hour before washing it off. Doing this regularly will cool down your skin, and will also reduce tanning.
5. It treats cracked heels
Before sleeping at night, apply a little bit of coconut oil or castor oil mixed with turmeric to your cracked heels. Wear socks and sleep. That will not only prevent your bed sheets from getting dirty, but will also help the oil to absorb well in the skin. You will wake up the next morning to softer and smoother feet. Do this on a regular basis to see good results.
6. It removes dead skin cells
Raw milk and tomato juice mixed with a little bit of rice powder and turmeric will help you form a paste that can easily peel off dead skin cells. It also helps to avoid the formation of wrinkles. Some people also mix turmeric with buttermilk to form a mask, in order to get rid of wrinkles.
7. It reduces dandruff
Olive oil and turmeric can be mixed and massaged on to the hair and scalp, an hour before a head wash. This helps to provide nourishment to the roots and reduces dandruff quite effectively. Turmeric also has properties that help in boosting hair growth and improving the condition of the hair follicles, thereby reducing chances of hair loss as well.
8. It removes facial hair
The mix of turmeric with gram flour can be scrubbed off from your face to reduce facial hair as well. Once the paste dries, it sticks to your facial hair, and scrubbing it off makes the hair softer, making them come out. Do this on a regular basis to see a visible difference.
The most common application of turmeric on the skin is when it is mixed with gram flour and water or milk. This is like a wholesome paste that sorts out a lot of skin worries, including that of stretch marks. You can apply this paste on your whole body on a regular basis to improve the skin condition and a get fresh, youthful, radiant effect.
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