Turmeric, or yellow knotweed, is the most famous Indian spice that is beneficial to human health. It is known for its great benefits in strengthening immunity, improving the digestive process, maintaining the level of cholesterol in the blood, in addition to its wonderful aesthetic benefits, as it works to treat skin infections and fight bacteria, which reduces the appearance of pimples. It also helps in It works to delay aging and the appearance of premature wrinkles, so the uses of turmeric are not limited to cooking, but rather turmeric is used in preparing many skin care recipes.
Cosmetic benefits of turmeric for the skin:
* Turmeric to treat stretch marks: or what are known as white lines, which result from weight gain, pregnancy, or aging.
* Turmeric to lighten the skin and eliminate dark spots: Turmeric works to lighten the skin and remove dark spots and skin pigmentation, so it is used in making facial soap.
* Turmeric to treat fine wrinkles: Using turmeric helps eliminate fine lines that appear around the eyes with age.
* Turmeric for fresh skin: Turmeric helps unify skin tone and give it freshness and radiance with a silky smooth texture.
* Turmeric works to reduce excess hair: It is recommended to use turmeric in many recipes to reduce excess hair growth and reduce its density, especially after removing hair from its roots.
* Turmeric for oily skin: Turmeric is useful in regulating skin oiliness and removing the oil layer that oily skin and some areas of mixed skin suffer from.
* Turmeric to treat burns: It is recommended to use turmeric when suffering from sunburn or after returning from the summer resorts to get rid of the harmful effects of the sun on the skin, as it works to renew cells and lighten the skin.
Turmeric masks to lighten the skin:
Turmeric and milk mask:
the components :
– Two tablespoons of flour.
– A quarter cup of liquid milk.
– Two tablespoons of turmeric.
Method:
Mix the ingredients until we get a soft dough. Spread it on the skin and spread it completely to cover it. Then leave it to dry, then wash the skin with lukewarm water and dry it, which helps get rid of stretch marks and sagging skin.
Turmeric and honey mask:
the components :
– A spoonful of honey.
– A spoonful of turmeric.
– Juice of one lemon.
Method:
Mix the ingredients well in a cup, then distribute it on the skin with a gentle massage, leave it for a quarter of an hour, then wash with cold water and dry. The mask can be repeated twice a week to safely obtain 3 shades lighter skin without any side effects and distinctive smoothness.
Turmeric and yogurt mask:
the components :
Equal amounts of turmeric powder, honey and yogurt.
Method:
It is mixed well to obtain a liquid paste that is distributed on the face after it is completely cleaned of makeup residue, focusing on the area surrounding the eyes. Leave the mask for 20 minutes, then rinse the face and dry. The mask, with its special formula, is able to treat skin infections, reduce swelling of the eyelids and the area around the eyes, and combat pimples. Signs of stress and staying up late.
Turmeric and mustard oil mask:
the components :
– Two tablespoons of turmeric.
– 4 tablespoons of mustard oil.
Method:
Mix the ingredients together well in a clean bowl, then distribute it on the skin and leave it for a quarter of an hour, then wash the face with cold water and moisturize with rose water. The mask helps in obtaining clear, fresh skin with a smooth texture.
Turmeric and chickpea flour mask:
the components :
Equal amounts of turmeric and chickpea flour with a little water.
Method:
Mix the ingredients well until we obtain a soft paste that can be distributed on the skin. Leave it until it dries completely, then rub it with a soft, clean towel moistened with cold water, then rinse the face and dry. The ingredients of this mask are useful in reducing excess hair growth, and it is preferable to use it after removing hair from its roots.
