TURMERIC AND ITS BENEFITS FOR YOUR SKIN

 There is a beautiful thing about natural foods, and it is that they are not just meant for eating. A lot of natural food products serve us well as food and as skincare products. The best part is that there are hardly any side effects with these natural products. Take for example, honey. Honey is a good home treatment for cough, and can be used as a substitute for sugar. What some people do not know, is that honey is a very good moisturizer. Besides honey, there are others like Aloe Vera, lemon, potato, to mention a few. Unfortunately, we will only be limiting our selves to one of these marvelous products, and it is TURMERIC

Turmeric is one spice that is easily accessible in the market. This spice that closely resembles a ginger, but with a slight reddish-yellow tinge is fortified with lots of antioxidants. From being a helpful tool in removal of acne and acne scars, turmeric is a wonder product. Below are some of its benefits.

Treats dark spots and pigmentation

The sad aftermath of pimples and acne is that they leave spots behind after they have been treated. Turmeric can help you get rid of those nasty dark spots. All you need to do is make a face mask out of a teaspoon of turmeric and half a teaspoon of honey. This mask works both ways as the turmeric lightens your skin while the honey moisturizes and nourishes the skin.

Treats acne

Commonly called pimple, especially in this part of the world, acne is perhaps the most common skincare problem most people face. It may seem like such a huge task, dealing with acne, but using the right products makes it a whole lot easier. Turmeric has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that prevents the spread of the bacteria responsible for acne, and also reduces redness of the skin and its swelling. Prepare a face masks using turmeric and apple cider vinegar. This is very effective as a spot treatment, and also a toner.

Prevents early signs of aging

The sun, although beneficial to our health sometimes, can also be detrimental, especially when exposed to large amounts of it. Harsh UV rays on the skin leads to premature aging. That’s when you see a young person looking like someone in their mid 50s due to excessive sin exposure.

In the early stages of this aging process, you can completely reverse the wrinkles and fine lines that appear all over your face with turmeric. Usually, the sun exposure strips the body of its natural oil, leading to the dryness of the skin. Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin that prevent free radical production that damages skin cells. You can reverse the effects by making a homemade mask out of a teaspoon each of turmeric, honey and milk.

Taking control of your skin with the use of natural products gives you a better alternative with little to no side effects.

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