Turmeric is often called the magic spice. It adds flavor to the food you make and also has lots of medicinal properties. It is wonderful for your skin and helps in improving your complexion. It can help you fight against various skin problems like pimples, acne, dark spots, redness of the skin and so on. Using turmeric is one of the simplest and easiest ways to treat pimples.
Pimples are very bothersome for the teenagers. Pimples appear when your skin gets infected. Applying turmeric is very effective for treating pimples and to cure most of the skin infections. When you apply turmeric on your skin, it removes excess of oil on your skin and helps in destroying the bacteria. The antioxidant properties of turmeric make it excellent for treating pimples and the inflammation caused by the pimples. Below are given the benefits and uses of turmeric for treating pimples.
How to Apply Turmeric on Pimples Acne?
Turmeric, aloe vera and essential oil:
Take 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder and mix it with 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel, 1 teaspoon of honey and ½ a teaspoon of your favorite essential oil. Wash you face and then place a cloth that has been soaked in warm water and wrung to remove the excess water. Wait for a few minutes and then remove the cloth. This helps in opening up the pores of the skin. Apply the mixture on your face and massage gently in circular motions. Wait for 20 minutes and then wash with water. You can repeat it 3 times a week to get best results.
Turmeric, almond and yogurt:
Take 3 tablespoons of almond powder and mix it with 1/8 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and ¼ cup of plain yogurt. Apply this mixture over the pimples. Wait for about 20 minutes and then wash your face with cool water. Using this daily provides you positive results.
Turmeric with coconut oil:
Warm half a teaspoon of coconut oil and stir in half a teaspoon of turmeric powder. Apply this on your pimples and leave it overnight. Rinse off next morning with warm water and pat dry your face. Applying it daily on your face can helps you get rid of pimples without scars. Vitamin E present in coconut oil is good for removing scars and retaining the lost moisture of the skin.
Turmeric and neem oil:
Neem has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and is great for treating pimples. Take some neem oil and mix it with turmeric powder to get a paste. Apply this on your face, especially over the pimples. Wait for about 20 minutes and then rise with water. Do this daily and you will see that all pimples are gone within a few weeks. If you are allergic to salicylic acid, then you must not use this method to treat pimples.
Turmeric with olive oil:
Take two spoons of turmeric in a small bowl and add half a spoon of olive oil to it. Mix both the ingredients well and to get a paste and then apply it on your pimples. You can also use sesame oil instead of olive oil if you wish. Turmeric, with its antibiotic properties, helps in curing pimples fast.
Turmeric paste:
Turmeric paste is very easy to make and it is the simplest and common way to treat pimples. All you need to make turmeric paste is turmeric and some water. Apply this paste on the areas where you have pimples and leave it for some time. With regular application, you can get rid of pimples and also prevent reappearance of pimples on your skin. You can also use honey instead of water to make turmeric paste. Honey is known for its antiseptic properties and is good for treating pimples.
Turmeric and rice flour:
Take one teaspoon of turmeric, 2 teaspoons of rice flour and about 3 teaspoons of yogurt, and mix them well so that you get a thick paste. Clean your face and apply this paste well on your face. Let it remain on your face for 15 to 230 minutes and then you can wash it off. Rice flour and turmeric combination is great for curing pimples the skin.
Turmeric and sandalwood paste:
Mixing turmeric with sandalwood and applying this paste on your skin is very effective for treating pimples. It is also good for your skin ad keeps your skin healthy and beautiful. Take sandalwood powder and turmeric powder in equal quantities and make a paste by adding some rose water. Apply this paste on the pimples. Leave it on your skin for 15 to 20 minutes and then you can wash your face with lukewarm water. This will add more glow to your face. Adding neem powder instead of turmeric also gives you good results.
Consume turmeric:
Apart from the face packs mentioned above, you can also consume a spoon of turmeric daily. you may add a teaspoon of turmeric to one glass of water, boil the milk and then drink it regularly.
Few things you must know about turmeric face masks for pimples:
- Turmeric face mask can cause redness on your skin. So you must be careful and must not leave it on your face for more than 15 or 20 minutes.
- Using too much of turmeric on the skin may burn your skin. So, take care to use it only in moderate quantities every day.
- After you apply turmeric on your face, it may give a yellowish tinge to your skin. So, use a cleansing lotion or toner and wash your face properly.
- If you have a skin that is dry and dehydrated, then you can use milk instead of water when you make the turmeric paste. This will give make your skin softer and hydrated.
- Keep aside your face wash and cleansers. They contain chemicals that can harm your skin. When you use turmeric face pack or mask, your face gets cleaned well because of the antibacterial properties of turmeric. So, you need not cause any damage to your skin by using chemical based cleansers.
