TURMERIC: The mighty ingredient for healthy, spotless skin

Read on to discover how to use turmeric for skincare

It’s impossible not to love a spice like turmeric, mainly, because it kind of seems like it heals pretty much everything. Congested skin? Turmeric. Digestion issues? Turmeric. Hangover? Turmeric. Regardless of the issues that arise this mighty spice is the answer!

This sunset-yellow spice, scientifically called Curcuma longa, has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial properties. Though it may be a relatively new skin treatment in the Western world, turmeric has racked up decades of street cred as an Indian health treatment for numerous skin and body issues. This spice is related to ginger. Turmeric can be used to tackle skin troubles, treat uneven skin tone, heal cracked feet, prevent hair fall and even help you get rid of dandruff. One ingredient – so many beauty benefits! 

In short, we say ‘ When skin problems become barbaric, Run to turmeric!’ Let me remind you that turmeric has a timeless association with weddings in India. Indian brides often undergo turmeric-based beauty treatments to get that special wedding glow. Here’s how you can include this amazing spice in your beauty regimen to get a radiant, clean, and blemish-free skin tone.

The Tantalizing benefits of Turmeric for skincare

If you have not yet added turmeric to your skincare routine, now is the time my friend

Turmeric’s glowing reputation is thanks to curcumin, a chemical compound that has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant advantages. While Indian food and healing treatments have forever been partial to this spice, it’s beginning to make a splash in mainstream health and the natural beauty movement. And science is demonstrating that it’s more than a trend—it’s here to stay. Some dermatologists say turmeric can prevent redness and irritation, hair loss, and cardiovascular disease, all of which tend to be driven by inflammation. So if this much information was not enough to make you fall in love with turmeric – keep reading for the specific benefits of turmeric, as well as for powerful skincare products that you can take full advantage of.

1. Turmeric for skin lightening

A double shot of espresso can work wonders on your brain, but not so much for under-eye shadows. After your next all-nighter, try this mighty ingredient- turmeric! A study conducted in recent times found that turmeric essential oil in a lotion formulation can brighten skin within 3 weeks with just as long-lasting results. These glowing benefits are likely the result of powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds working together to heal and bring out the natural health of the skin.

2. Turmeric to slow unwanted hair growth

That same study proved that turmeric may help slow the growth of unwanted hair. The time turmeric requires to work wonders likely depends on the texture of the hair. It is simple, thinner hair will react more quickly than coarse and rigid hair. But yes, one thing, expect turmeric oil to work less dramatically than waxing or shaving.

 3. Turmeric for lightening scars and marks

What’s worse than breakouts bro? Let me tell you – the marks and scars they sometimes leave behind can take ages to heal. Thanks to the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, you don’t need to burn a hole in your pocket to treat stubborn acne, pimple, or scar marks. 

You’ll be on the seventh cloud to know that turmeric benefits the skin by minimizing the appearance of scars. 

As I mentioned, curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric which has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Curcumin helps reduce excess production of melanin which in turn keeps even the skin tone and lightens scars. ‘Run for turmeric when skin problems become barbaric…’ Remember? Besides, turmeric calms your skin and works to fade hormonal acne scars.

4. Turmeric for preventing early signs of aging

You might have never noticed but you had a secret anti-aging armor sitting on your kitchen shelf all this time! Yes, I am talking about turmeric. Turmeric benefits the skin by protecting it from the damage caused by the sun and by preventing early signs of aging. When your gorgeous skin’s natural oils are depleted, it tends to lose elasticity and starts showing fine lines and wrinkles. No ways! Who wants to age so quickly, right?! Signs of premature aging first start showing on your neck, forehead, and areas around the eyes. The curcumin compound has strong antioxidant properties that prevent free radical production which in turn controls aging by protecting skin cells from damage.

The long and short of it…

If you’re looking for a natural skin treatment that you can find on the shelves at your local grocer, look no further. Turmeric has positive research backing its ability to reduce inflammation and speed healing, which is beneficial for both medical and cosmetic purposes. There are some specific ingredients that pass the test of time because they genuinely provide the benefits that come attached to their mystic. Then there are the ingredients that span multiple categories showing up in beauty, medicine, food, and so on—because they function as impressive multitaskers. Turmeric happens to be both! 

Check out these Matra Skincare Essentials products infused with the goodness of turmeric below. Use them on your skin and soon it will thank you:)

• Matra Vitamin C Face Wash with Turmeric, Neem & Niacinamide is so glorious. It deep cleanses to remove oil and dirt, eliminates dead skin and tightens pores to render an even skin texture.

• Matra’s Kumkumadi oil is an amalgamation of pure Saffron, Indian Madder, Turmeric, and Licorice that penetrates deep within the skin’s surface and heals the damage from within, rendering numerous skin benefits – skin lightening, treats hyperpigmentation, treats dark circles, prevents suntan, reduces blackheads, and helps relieve acne and blemishes.  Woah! So much packed in just one product? Amazing, no?

  

• For an instant glowy boost of turmeric whenever you need it, you can certainly try Matra Advanced Night Recovery Serum for skin. The serum is endowed with 8 powerful ingredients like licorice root, turmeric, sunflower, apricot, etc. We can call it an advanced and natural skin recovery formula that repairs and energizes skin overnight, helps the facial tissue to regenerate, and visibly improves skin tone and texture.
• It even helps replenish lacking nutrients and moisture, diminishes skin fatigue, helps fade discoloration, and reduces all environmental stress overnight leaving skin firmer, smoother, and youthful. So with this, you are allowed to enjoy a great night’s sleep as this night repair serum works overnight to give you a rejuvenated look the next morning!

• For an extra-soothing treat, try Matra Haldi Chandan Ubtan Face Pack. This Ayurvedic Face Mask is for Skin Brightening, Tan Removal, and Glow. This face pack is nourished with the goodness of Ayurvedic wonders like turmeric, sandalwood, apricot oil, and aloe vera, traditionally referred to as “UBTAN”. It will also remove pigmentation & dark Spots.