Beauty Benefits Of Turmeric And DIY Products

urmeric is the main spice in curry and despite being so often used in recipes, the turmeric has health and beauty properties.

This yellow spice is so often used in many beauty products thanks to the anti inflammatory, anti fungal, antiseptic, antioxidant properties.

To feel the benefits of the turmeric, you don’t have to buy products, but try to make them yourself.

It's very easy and it doesn't take much time, while the results will be so satisfactory. If you're dealing with skin inflammation or redness, dandruff or muscle pain, the turmeric is going to help you a lot. Check the ten benefits you're going to get from using turmeric and how you can DIY homemade products containing this spice.

Whitens Our Teeth

You may find it hard to believe that a spice that yellow can actually make our teeth whiter, but it is true. For this you will just need organic turmeric powder and your tooth brush. Wet the brush and dip it in 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder. Brush your teeth and leave the turmeric for few minutes on your teeth, then spit and rinse thoroughly. After this you can brush your teeth with regular tooth paste. Another way to use turmeric for teeth whitening is by making a toothpaste by using 1/4 teaspoon organic turmeric powder and 1/8 teaspoon melted coconut oil.

Fights Acne

Turmeric contains antiseptic and antibacterial properties, thanks to which it can clear your skin from acne and acne scars, while removing the oil as well. If you're fighting acne and would like to try turmeric as your new medicine, then your option is making your own homemade paste. First you'll have to make a turmeric paste, which is very easy just rub it onto a coarse stone until you get the paste. Then, take 1 tbsp of it and mix it with a basil paste (make this one my mixing basil leaves and boiled water until you have a paste). For the best results, use fresh ingredients and use the paste twice per week.

Makes a Great Body Scrub

We talked about how good the turmeric is for our skin, so why only use it for your face when you can give your whole body a special treatment with this Indian spice? Body scrubs are a great way to take care of it, and here is the recipe for one including the turmeric: 1 cup sugar, 1 Â½ cup coconut oil, 11 drops miracle glow oil, 1-2 tsps. turmeric powder (no more than Â½ tbsp.) and 1 tbsp. bentonite clay.

Makes Our Skin Glow

Not only it can give our skin the glow we like, but it can also reduce redness! For that purpose, you can make a homemade mask. Use 1 tablespoon of flour (regular flour, rice flour or ground oats if your skin is dry), 1 teaspoon turmeric (or 4-6 turmeric capsules), 1 teaspoon milk (or use yogurt to fight acne) and 1 teaspoon of Manuka honey. First mix the turmeric and flour, then add the milk and the honey, and mix until you get a paste. Apply a thin layer on your face and preferably wear an old t shirt, because it leaves stains. Let it dry for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water.

Makes a Great Body Lotion as Well

If body scrubs are not your thing, then you can definitely make your own body lotion. Here are the needed ingredients: 3 tablespoons almond flour, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 cup plain yogurt, spoon and small bowl. First mix the almond flour and the yogurt, then add in the lemon juice and the turmeric. Mix well until you have a lotion. Use it immediately, or cover it and keep it in your fridge until you need to use it (it can be used for up to one week).

Prevents Wrinkles and Inflammations

Besides having antibacterial and antiseptic properties, turmeric also has anti inflammatory, antioxidant (slows down cell damage), antiviral and anti-fungal properties. Thanks to all of these, the turmeric can also help in maintaining wrinkles free skin without any inflammations. It is believed that turmeric can help in skin brightening as well. To get the best results from using turmeric for your skin, here's are the ingredients for a face mask: turmeric, honey and yogurt. All three will help you have the skin you want. Apply the mask all over your face and leave it for 30 minutes, then wash it off.

Removes Facial Hair

Find it hard to believe? Then try it out. You only need 1/4 cup gramflour (besan) and 2 teaspoons turmeric. Mix these two well and keep the mixture in a box or similar. When you'll need to use it, just some milk to make a paste and apply a thick layer all over your face. Wait for it to dry and then rub it off in the opposite direction of your hair growth.

Works as Face Moisturizer

Turmeric can work as moisturizer, exfoliator and reduces redness as well, so there's a reason plus why you should use it for your skin. Make your own face mask by using 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 1 teaspoon organic raw honey, 1 teaspoon of natural yogurt. You can also add a little bit of lemon juice, that will help in skin lightening and is good in treating oily skin. Leave it on your face for 20 minutes and then wash it off with warm color. If your fave is a little bit of yellow, don't panic just use cloth to wipe it out.

Fights Dandruff

Many people struggle with getting rid off the dandruff. There are many homemade recipe and store products to help, so if you have tried everything instead of turmeric, then you should definitely give it a try. This exfoliating shampoo is made of 1 tablespoon shampoo of your choice , 1 tablespoon vinegar and 1/2 tablespoon turmeric (which when it comes to hair helps in stimulating circulation). You can also add few drops of any scalp friendly essential oil, such as rosemary or cedarood).

Eases Muscle and Joint Pain

Turmeric doesn't have just beauty benefits, it has healing properties as well! It will help you especially if you're dealing with muscle pain and strain, joint inflammation and arthritis. Make your soothing, healing salve by using , 4 oz. jar or tin, 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. muscle mender herbal infused oil, 2 Tbsp. beeswax pastilles, 25 drops peppermint essential oil, 20 drops eucalyptus essential oil, 20 drops sweet marjoram essential oil, 20 drops lavender essential oil, 20 drops clove bud essential oil, 15 drops ginger essential oil, 10 drops turmeric essential oil (adding turmeric powder can help more in pain relieving)

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