Benefits of Turmeric for Skin

People are realizing that turmeric has some amazing powers and is more than a spice which can be relegated to a shelf on your kitchen. Turmeric is packed with loads of benefits and today, scientists are also substantiating this fact with research to prove it. Applying turmeric paste to skin gives you healthy smooth skin. It also helps reduce acne and other skin related problems.

* You can add turmeric powder in buttermilk and sugarcane juice. This will work the best for dark circles and wrinkles.

* You can also use turmeric and sandalwood mixture as an acne face pack and wash it off in approximately 10 minutes.

* Prepare a paste of sandalwood powder and ground turmeric with orange juice. Leave the paste on your face for 10 minutes and rinse it with lukewarm water.

* Mixture of besan (gram flour) and turmeric in yoghurt/raw milk/water can help women lighten the stretch marks.

* Prepare a mixture of turmeric and aloe vera gel. Apply it on the burn and notice how it heals the wound in no time.

* Be sure to apply this paste for about a month to notice results. Home remedies usually show results over a period of time upon consistent use.

* Apply a mixture of coconut oil/castor oil and turmeric powder on cracked heels preferably 15 minutes before you head to take a bath.