Curcuma - a fairly common spice, healing properties are recognized throughout the world. Especially the use of turmeric will be useful for women who care about their health and beauty.
What is the use of turmeric?
Turmeric in ancient Eastern medicine occupies one of the leading places, being used for the healing of many diseases. The composition of this spice includes essential oil, terpenoids, curcumin, minerals (calcium, phosphorus, iron, iodine), vitamins B, B2, B3, C, K, etc. Among the most valuable medicinal properties of turmeric, which can be used in medicine and cosmetology , we can note the following:
- anti-inflammatory;
- hemostatic;
- wound healing;
- antiseptic;
- bactericidal;
- antioxidant;
- choleretic and others.
As a rule, turmeric is taken inside in a diluted form (teaspoon of powder to a glass of water). Also this solution is used for baths, compresses, rinses.
In addition, turmeric powder - an excellent tool for cuts, burns , bruises, injuries and bruises. It can be applied directly to the wound or in diluted water or honey form.
Turmeric is used for medical purposes for the treatment of diseases:
- gastrointestinal tract, liver and gallbladder;
- heart and blood;
- joints and spine;
- ENT organs and upper respiratory tract;
- colds;
- dermatological and others.
Turmeric in cosmetology
Turmeric is an affordable remedy that will help to preserve youth and beauty for a long time. It uses turmeric for face and body skin, as well as for hair. Improving blood microcirculation and normalizing metabolism, it has regenerating properties, activates the production of elastin and collagen. For cosmetic purposes, you can use both turmeric powder and essential oil. The simplest way to use turmeric is to add oil to ready-made cosmetics, for example, to the cream.
Here are a few recipes with ground turmeric:
- Mask with turmeric from acne : dilute turmeric water to a thick consistency, add a drop of tea tree oil; Apply the mixture overnight to problem areas before drying, then shake off the excess and rinse off the next morning.
- Body scrub with turmeric : add a half teaspoon of turmeric and cinnamon and a teaspoon of sea salt and olive oil to a tablespoon of wet coffee grounds. Apply on a wet body with massage movements, rubbing a few minutes, and then rinse under a contrast shower.
- Healthy hair mask : mix a teaspoon of turmeric and honey, and a tablespoon of warm milk, apply the mixture on clean damp hair, and then rinse with warm water with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.
- Masks for different types of face with turmeric :
- for oily skin: a teaspoon of turmeric powder diluted with warm water to the state of gruel and add a few drops of lemon juice, mix and apply to the skin for half an hour, and then rinse with warm water;
- for dry skin: a teaspoon of turmeric mixed with the same amount of aloe juice,
apply on face for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water; - for problem skin: mix half a teaspoon of turmeric, two tablespoons of white clay and a little water until smooth, add 2 drops of lavender oil; Apply to the skin for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with cool water;
- for fading skin: mix on a teaspoon of turmeric, cream (milk) and honey, apply on face and neck for 20-30 minutes, then rinse with water.
It is worth considering that face masks with turmeric are best done in the evening, because after them the skin is painted in a yellowish hue, which is washed off after 2-3 washing.