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DIY Turmeric Face Masks for Beautiful Skin

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a plant that’s native to Asia. While often used in cooking, this spice is also used in supplements for its medicinal value.

It’s also used in both natural and conventional alternative skin care products. In fact, the turmeric face mask is gaining popularity to help address certain skin concerns with the plus of not consisting of potentially harmful chemicals.

What are the benefits?

Turmeric has the potential to reduce swelling (inflammation) and irritation. Inflammation and irritation can aggravate other skin conditions, so using turmeric as a regular face mask can help.

Reduced inflammation

Curcuminoids, the active compounds in turmeric, are sometimes used to decrease inflammation in arthritis. These potential anti-inflammatory effects could possibly help your skin, too.

Turmeric may possibly be of benefit with inflammation related to skin diseases, such as psoriasis.

Antibacterial potential

Turmeric may also treat and prevent bacteria in the skin that can otherwise contribute to acne cysts and staph infections. (Any active infections should be looked at by a doctor first, though!)

Acne treatment

With its anti-inflammatory potential, turmeric may be helpful in treating inflammatory acne. This includes:

  • cysts
  • nodules
  • pustules
  • papules

The extract may also reduce the appearance of acne scars.

Antioxidant power

Turmeric is rich in antioxidants. When it comes to skin care, antioxidants can help keep free radicals from destroying healthy cells. This may prevent the onset of hyperpigmentation, scars, and other long-term skin concerns.

There’s even the possibility that turmeric, along with other healthy lifestyle habits, may reduce the chances of skin cancer, but more studies are needed.

Reduced hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation has been one focus of topical turmeric studies. If you have patches of skin that are darker than the normal surrounding tissue, this is hyperpigmentation.

One such study found that a turmeric-based cream reduced hyperpigmentation by more than 14 percent over the course of four weeks.

Skin irritation

When applied topically, turmeric may reduce skin irritation. Some studies  have supported curcuminoids as potential irritation-alleviators for breast cancer treatments.

Wrinkle treatment

Studies have suggested turmeric as a possible treatment for fine lines and wrinkles. It may work to improve overall appearance in skin texture, which, in turn, may make wrinkles less noticeable.

How to make a DIY Turmeric Face Masks

The key to making a turmeric face mask is to combine turmeric powder or extract with a thickening agent to make a paste. Some of the ingredients may vary based on skin concern:

  • For acne and antibacterial concerns, combine turmeric with warm water and honey.
  • For hyperpigmentation and wrinkles, combine turmeric with yogurt and lemon juice for extra nourishment and brightening effects.
  • For irritation, mix turmeric extract with aloe vera gel for natural soothing effects.
  • For antioxidant power, simply combine turmeric with water (you may add a small amount of almond or rice flour to make this mask thicker and easier to apply).

No matter which recipe you choose, leave the mask on for about 10 minutes at a time. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and follow up with desired toner, serum, and moisturizer.

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