So the Beauty Buzz on #TipThursdays is all about an ingredient most of us in the Caribbean are familiar with. TURMERIC. Spoiler Alert- This article doesn’t lead into a discussion on curry (Sorry!) But it does tell you how to get even skin tone, reverse the effects of aging and so much more.
Head to your local market and get that Tumeric.
We did some research and found out that this spice is practically gold! The health and skin care benefits seem endless and almost unbelievable. So move over coconut oil! Here’s another product that will make you wonder how you’ve lived without it for so long.
Turmeric has been used by many people for thousands of years in the Middle East and East India because of its renowned health benefits. There’s practically no health issue that this natural wonder can’t treat, from inflammation, jaundice, menstrual problems, to digestive issues but if you love that info, you’re gonna love what it can do for your hair and skin even more! Here are four reasons why your face is going to thank you for adding turmeric into your beauty regimen:
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Anti-aging
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Even skin tone
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Acne-fighting
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Facial hair control
Turmeric face masks should be a staple in your beauty diet. It helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lack of elasticity in the skin. It brightens the skin and lightens hyper pigmented areas to leave an even skin tone.
Struggling with acne? Can’t find a product that works? Well the natural antioxidants and anti-bacterial properties present in turmeric can heal your acne, rosacea and other skin problems.
As women we’re always under the microscope. Many of us struggle with the appearance of our facial hair. We tweeze. We wax. We do laser procedures. But who said beauty always had to be painful? Turmeric face masks have been found to control the growth of facial hair and lighten its appearance over time. Not to mention it’s naturally good for your skin and won’t hurt you!
So what are you waiting for? There are many simple turmeric face mask recipes just a Google search away.
Here’s one for starters…
Ingredients:.
- 2 Tbsp flour. (standard flour, rice flour any other type is fine)
- 1 Tsp turmeric powder
- 3 Tbsp milk or plain yoghurt
- A few drops of honey
Mix the flour, turmeric, milk and honey together to make a paste. Apply to the face and leave for 15-20 minutes. Wash of with warm water gently rubbing your face to exfoliate as you go.
So get cracking and be sure to share your results with us here at BeautyBuzz! You can drop us an email at: thebuzz@ebuzztt.com.
Reiana Bharat