Turmeric: India’s best kept beauty secret
June 22, 2015
Turmeric, commonly known as the spice that gives Indian curry its distinct yellow color, has also been used for thousands of years in India as a medicinal herb.
Turmeric is made of compounds called curcuminoids, the most important of which is curcumin, known for its powerful anti-inflammatory effects and for being a strong antioxidant. There are many other beauty benefits of using turmeric as well, making it a great addition to both your kitchen and your beauty rotation.
Exfoliate your way to younger skin:
Turmeric can also reduce wrinkles in aging skin. These are two scrubs that can help you fight back against wrinkles and sun damage.
- 1 ½ TBS basan (gram flour)
- 1 ½ TBS turmeric
- Water
- Mix all three ingredients to make a paste
- Leave it on the skin until it dries.
- Wash your face with lukewarm water, scrubbing your face gently in a circular motion.
- Use this paste once a week to keep your skin soft and clear.
Manage your wrinkles to keep looking young:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 TSP tomato paste
- 2 TSP rice powder
- 2 TSP turmeric powder
- Apply this paste to your face and leave it until it is dry.
- This mask will peel off dead skin cells, making skin appear both younger and brighter.
Facial masks for oily skin:
- 1 ½ TBS sandalwood powder
- One pinch of ground turmeric
- 3 TBS orange juice
- Use this mask once a week in order to keep oil to a minimum.
- Mix all the ingredients together to make a paste.
- Leave the mask on your skin for fifteen minutes and wash off with warm water.
- Follow with an moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and oil in check.
Facial mask for dry skin:
- 1 egg white
- 2 drops olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Rose water
- Pinch of turmeric
- Apply this mixture to all areas of your face that are dry.
- Leave this facial mask until it dries completely (about ten to fifteen minutes) and wash it off with warm water.
- Pat your face dry and follow with a rich moisturizer.
Turmeric is wonderful for keeping oil in check, as it reduces the oil secretion by the sebaceous glands. Use this mask once a week in order to keep oil to a minumum. Follow your mask with Aeveka Revitalizing Day Creme for maximum support.
With love,
Aeveka
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