Turmeric can help you achieve flawless skin! 

Widely used in the Indian kitchen, turmeric, also called king of spices, is beneficial in many ways. The curcumin in it, a bioactive element present in it, has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. From healing burns and cuts to controlling the process of aging, experts have rated the spice high for its uses.

Uses of turmeric:

• Vishal Bhandari, Founder, at soultree.in.
• In addition, Ragini Mehra, Founder at beautysource.in.
• They both have listed the uses of turmeric.
• Turmeric has been used by generations.
• Because of its antiseptic and antibacterial properties.
• It heals wounds and helps in keeping infections at bay.
• Anti-aging Curcumin, a major component of turmeric.
• It has strong antioxidant properties,that inhibits free radical production.
• Furthermore,controls aging by protecting cells from damage.
• In addition, turmeric also helps stimulate new cell growth.
• Turmeric not only fights pimples and breakouts.
• But its regular use can also clear acne scars and inflammation.
• Turmeric lessens the oil secretion by the sebaceous glands.
• It helps in keeping infections at bay.
• It is a great exfoliator and gives a youthful glow to the skin.
• There are number of face masks that could be prepared at home using turmeric.

Exfoliation Face scrub:

• Mix one teaspoon of turmeric powder with water, milk or yoghurt to form a wet paste.
• Gently scrub paste on damp face in circular strokes.
• In addition,rinse with cool water.
• Furthermore,it will gently exfoliate blackheads, soften skin and tighten pores.

Glowing face mask:

• Mix one teaspoon of turmeric powder with one teaspoon honey and milk to form a wet paste.
• Leave the mask for 10 to 15 minutes and let it dry.
• Rinse with cool water, scrubbing gently to remove.
• It will improve skin texture, diminish wrinkles and even out skin tone.

Hydrating face mask:

• Mix one teaspoon of turmeric powder with an egg white, one teaspoon olive oil to form a paste.
• Leave the mask for 10-15 minutes and let it dry.
• Rinse with lukewarm water.
• It will tighten and tone the skin and give you a glow by locking in moisture.