Turmeric - Natural Acne Treatment

Turmeric root is an edible herb that is popular for treating skin conditions. The herb is popular in China and India, they have used the herb to treat skin conditions for thousands of years. The turmeric powder, available in the spice section at many grocery stores, are made from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. The orange root looks similar to ginger and has a peppery-bitter flavor. Because of its antitumoral, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties, turmeric is popular for treating: hemorrhage, bruises, toothache, sore gum, menstrual and stomach problems, acne, rashes, scars and burns.

How to use turmeric powder to treat acne, rashes and scars:

1. Pour about 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder into a small bowl or container. You can also use one of your palm.

2. Add several drops of aloe-vera juice or water to the powder (works best with aloe-vera juice).

3. Mix the two ingredients together until they look paste-like.

4. Scoop the turmeric paste with your finger and apply it on the affected area. Don't apply too much because it can stain your face.

5. Leave the paste on your skin for 30 minutes to an hour, then rinse with water.

The yellow stain from turmeric is hard to wash off, you may need to wash your skin a few times. Avoid getting turmeric in your eyes because it will burn like hot pepper. I recommend applying the turmeric paste to the affected areas only. If you want to use turmeric on the non-affected areas, add more water to make it less concentrated. The things I like about using turmeric is its soothing effects and it doesn’t make my skin dry. If you have dry skin, turmeric may be the answer to your dry skin problem. By doing the procedures above daily, it should help improve your skin texture and tone.

By: PL Chang

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PL Chang is the author of EnergyFanatics.Com a personal blog dedicated to educate people about health, wellness, natural food, dietary supplement, energy drink and spiritual enlightenment. Within the past 4 years, he has dedicated his life to explore the mystery of alternative medicine and the power of spiritual healing.