There is a good reason why turmeric is a popular spice in India, Asia and all around the world.
Turmeric benefits for skin, hair, and health has been widely known, thanks to its high anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory content.
If you haven’t included turmeric in your diet (and beauty routine), yet, you should start now!
Not sure why?
This post will answer the following questions for you:
- What is turmeric, and what is the difference between it and curcumin?
- What are the turmeric benefits for skin, and hair?
- How to use turmeric in your daily life? (Fun facemasks and yummy recipes to try!)
- Are there any side effects?
- Where do you buy turmeric?
What is Turmeric?
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a Rhizoma from the ginger family. It has many names, depending on where you live, commonly known as Haldi in India, also named curcumin, turmeric roots, Indian saffron, and many others.
You might have used it in one of the curries when cooking an Indian dish. Still, this is only one of the many uses, which I will come to later in this post.
Turmeric was first used in India and Southeast Asia, mostly for dyeing and cooking. Then people started using it in traditional medicine. In India, they have also used it in the haldi ceremony at Hindu weddings. As well as being used in China for curing many diseases.
Turmeric powder has a warm, bitter, pepper-like flavor and earthy, mustard-like aroma.
Are Turmeric and Curcumin the same?
Curcumin is the active ingredient in the spice turmeric. Curcumin has compelling anti-inflammatory benefits and is a very strong anti-oxidant.
Curcumin only makes 3-5% of turmeric; still, by including turmeric in your diet, you could supply your body with a wide range of nutrients that your body needs.
Turmeric Nutrition Facts
Before digging deep into the benefits that turmeric could bring to your life, let’s check the nutritive value of turmeric.
Since it is loaded with anti-oxidants and minerals, turmeric is considered as an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anticancer food.
Notice that curcumin is rich in B6, B3, B2, C, and E, copper, iron, manganese, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. Not to mention that it is rich in fibers, too.
Benefits of Turmeric for Your Health
Cure High Cholesterol
One of the proven uses of turmeric is to treat high cholesterol.
A study suggests,
“Taking turmeric extract by mouth twice daily for three months reduces total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad”) cholesterol, and triglycerides in overweight people with high cholesterol.“
On the other hand, there are health conditions that have no sufficient evidence. Still, taking turmeric regularly could help improve your overall health condition, and might help with the following conditions:
- Cancer
- Liver Damage
- Diabetes
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
- Joint pain
- Antidepressants (Prozac)
- Chemotherapy
- Painkillers
- Arthritis medications
- Inflammatory bowel disease drugs
- Steroids
- Obesity
Turmeric Benefits for Your Skin
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Thanks to the many anti-oxidants present in curcumin, it has been used in beauty regimens for ages.
Here are the benefits for your skin.
Benefit #1 Cures Dermatitis
Since curcumin is rich in Niacin (B3 vitamin), it helps cure dermatitis (also known as eczema).
Dehydrated skin is prone to eczema, which causes the skin to become very dry, itchy, red, cracked, and may suffer from inflammation.
One helpful homemade recipe is by using a mask composed of turmeric and coconut oil.
Coconut oil is a great natural moisturizer for the skin, while turmeric gives relief for itchiness.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon of coconut oil.
- 1 Teaspoon of turmeric powder
Directions
- Melt coconut oil in a double boiler
- Mix coconut oil with turmeric to form a paste.
- Apply to the affected area; make sure it cools down before applying.
- Leave on for 5-10 minutes.
- Rinse with lukewarm water.
- For better results, apply shea butter (shea butter reduces itchiness and moisturizes the dry skin).
Benefit #2 Healing Wounds
Since turmeric is an antibacterial agent, it helps small wounds heal faster by keeping bacterial infections at bay.
Mix turmeric and water to form a paste, then apply to the clean wound area. You can also use it for small-burned skin areas.
Benefit#3 Anti-aging Effect
One of the most famous celebrations in India is the “Haldi” ceremony in which a mixture containing turmeric is applied to the bride and groom face and body.
On the other hand, a study found that Curcumin can counteract inflammation which is responsible for aging.
You can use this mask to fight premature aging, and to give your skin a boost of antioxidants, including vitamin C. Vitamin C promotes the formation of collagen in your skin; more collagen, fewer wrinkles!
Ingredients
- Besan flour (also known as Gram flour or chickpea flour).
- Raw milk.
- Turmeric powder.
Directions
- Mix equal parts of besan and raw milk, add turmeric (haldi) powder to form a paste.
- Apply this paste to your face and body preferably while you are in the shower to avoid making a mess.
- Wait until it dries.
- Scrub your skin gently in circular motion, then rinse off with water, and take a bath as usual.
This simple homemade remedy will exfoliate your skin, remove all dead skin, and supplies your skin with anti-oxidants.
Tip: Extreme exfoliating makes your skin very sensitive; make sure you do not overdo it. And always moisturize your skin afterward.
Benefit #4 Lighten Stretch Marks
Fact: applying butter to your tummy during pregnancy is vital for avoiding those ugly stretch marks.
What if you have not?
There are always natural remedies that could save your life and help you avoid complicated treatments and medications with side effects. Here is a homemade turmeric remedy for stretch marks.
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon of besan flour (also known as Gram flour or chickpea flour).
- 2-3 tablespoons of raw milk (rose water or yogurt).
Directions
- Mix the ingredients to form a paste.
- You may add more of milk, rose water, or yogurt if the mixture is dehydrated.
- Apply to your skin, let dry completely, and scrub gently.
- Wash it off with lukewarm water, and pat dry.
- Repeat daily until you get the desired result.
Benefit #5 Turmeric Lightens Pigmentation, Acne Scars, and Contributes to a Natural Skin Glow
Thanks to its antimicrobial and antioxidant effects, according to this study, turmeric helps to reduce scarring.
When using it regularly, it will even out your skin tone and provide a natural glow and luster to your skin.
To make turmeric mask to lighten your skin (and remove skin tan) you will need:
Ingredients
- Two tablespoons of Greek yogurt (yogurt is a natural exfoliator that will help remove all dead skin and reveal healthy glowing skin)
- One teaspoon of honey
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- [Optional] 1 drop lemon essential oil or fresh lemon juice to brighten your skin.
Directions
- Mix ingredients.
- Apply to your skin, leave on for 15-20 minutes then rinse.
- Use a gentle circular motion to scrub off all dirt and dead skin cells.
- Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
- Apply twice a week for best results.
Benefit #6 Heal Wounds
According to this study, curcumin’s astringent effect helps heal wounds faster. It also improves skin’s elasticity, i.e., younger-looking skin, making it one of the most well-known turmeric benefits for your skin.
Another factor that helps wounds heal faster is that turmeric decreases inflammation.
A scientific paper states that curcumin has a significant impact on the healing process of wounds. It could help tissue formation, remodeling, and wound contraction.
Benefit #7 Turmeric Cures Acne
When excess oil and dead skin cells clog your skin pores, your skin becomes prone to acne. Other causes of acne include hormone imbalances, poor diet, stress, certain medications, and smoking.
While sebum helps the epidermis to retain moisture and keep your skin soft and supple, too much oil could be problematic.
A study suggests,
“A cream of turmeric extract can potentially be used to regulate sebum production in human skin. Persons with excessively oily skin or are suffering from acne will greatly benefit from it”.
The research continues to state that fatty acids in turmeric are responsible for regulating the excess production of sebum, in other words, making your skin less prone to acne.
Here is an easy face mask recipe for acne-prone skin.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder.
- 1 tablespoon of chickpea powder.
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
- a touch of water
Directions
- Mix ingredients well.
- Apply to your skin and leave on until it dries.
- Rinse with water and pat dry
Another face pack, which will help keep acne away, uses sandalwood paste, which is famous in India, usually used to reduce inflammation from mild skin irritation such as wounds, pimples.
Ingredients
- Sandalwood paste (freshly prepared paste from pure sandalwood bar).
- Turmeric
- A few drops of fresh orange juice.
Directions
- Mix ingredients well.
- Apply to your face and leave it on for 10 minutes.
- Wait until it dries, then rinse with warm water.
Benefit #8 Heal Cracked Heels
Not only could turmeric help heal your cracked heels faster, but also it makes your heels feel soft and smooth.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons castor oil (or coconut oil).
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder.
Directions
- Make a paste using turmeric and the oil of your choice.
- Apply this mixture to your cracked heels and areas where your skin has become excessively dry like your elbows and knees.
- Leave for 15 minutes, and then wash with warm water.
Turmeric Benefits for Hair
Benefit #9 Turmeric Controls Dandruff & Hair Loss
Scalp infections and dandruff could be responsible for hair loss. So to have healthy looking hair, it is important to remember that a healthy scalp means healthy hair, too.
Curcumin (the active component in turmeric) could help cure any infection, itching, or other scalp problems that cause hair loss.
Turmeric Hair Mask
Ingredients
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil.
- Turmeric powder.
Directions
- Warm olive oil and add a pinch of turmeric powder.
- Apply to your scalp, massage your scalp, and leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
- Shampoo your hair as usual.
Benefit #10 Facial Hair Control
This is the most misunderstood benefit of turmeric.
Many have asked me about it in the comments section below, and it was one reason why I updated this post.
So we need to clear things first before digging deep into the recipes you could use:
- You should know that there is NO one solution to gets rid of the body and facial hair forever.
- Laser treatments are the most efficient way so far.
- Natural remedies and regular hair remover could help slow the process of hair growth. But there is no evidence that they could stop hair growth completely.
- Woman’s facial hair (and body hair) is usually fine, unlike men’s hair which is thick. So, applying turmeric to men’s skin will not stop their hair from growing. Men will not lose their beard hair or chest hair.
- When using turmeric remedies for facial and body hair, you will need to scrub your skin when the mask dries; that will help remove the hairs. When using this remedy for months, hair will start to grow slower, same as using waxing. The reason for that is pulling the hair from the skin while scrubbing will weaken the follicles, and it will not be able to grow hair as fast as it used to.
Now to the recipe, I prefer to use this recipe in the bathroom since turmeric could stain everything.
Turmeric Facemask to Slow Facial Hair Growth
Ingredients
- 1/4 tablespoon of haldi (turmeric powder)
- 1 tablespoon of gram flour.
- Water to make a paste.
Directions
- Mix turmeric powder with gram flour, and then gradually add water to form a paste.
- Apply the paste to your face and body, and leave it on for 15 minutes.
- Remove using a circular motion. Scrubbing will pull off fine hairs on your face once the mask is dry, and that will help get rid of unwanted hair on your face.
Other Ways to Use Turmeric in your Daily Life
In addition to using turmeric on your skin and hair, there are several ways that you could benefit from it and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
#1 Turmeric supplements (or curcumin supplements)
Curcumin supplements give better results when combined with black pepper, so try to look for supplements that contain black pepper extract.
Turmeric roots and powder
Most recipes use turmeric in its powder form; still, in India, they also use fresh turmeric roots in some recipes.
Turmeric Recipes and Tips
There are lots of ways that you could include turmeric in your diet; there are smoothies, seasoning meat and chicken, turmeric tea, sprinkling some on hummus, and when making soup. Choices are endless.
I like to add it to most of my rice dishes, it has a mild flavor, so it will not alter the result that I am looking for, but it will add nutritional value to my dishes.
I also use turmeric for marinating chicken and meat along with other spices.
What is the secret ingredient that will improve turmeric absorption?
Curcumin is poorly absorbed by your body on its own. To enjoy the benefits of this yellow spice, you need to add black pepper or fat-soluble bases like milk or coconut oil. This will ensure that your body will absorb a much larger quantity, thus get the most of what you eat.
Recipe #1 Turmeric Milk (Golden Milk or Haldi Doodh)
Ingredients
- 1-inch raw turmeric root (or 1-teaspoon turmeric powder).
- 1 glass of milk
- Honey (or a sweetener of your choice).
Directions
- Put the turmeric piece in a saucepan.
- Add milk and let it boil for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Strain the milk and pour into a glass.
- Add honey and enjoy the golden milk while it is warm.
Recipe #2 Turmeric Tea
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The traditional Indian turmeric tea recipe consists of turmeric and water, flavored with honey, ginger, or lemon juice.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 2 cups of water
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk (almond milk or raw milk, to increase the absorption of turmeric).
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger peeled and grated.
- Pinch of black pepper.
Directions
- Pour water into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Add turmeric and ginger to the boiling water and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Warm coconut milk in another pan, add black pepper and honey and stir well.
- Add the coconut milk to the turmeric and ginger mixture.
- Turn off the heat and enjoy a cup of creamy turmeric tea.
Recipe #3 Turmeric Broth Recipe
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When cooking chicken, I like to prepare a delicious broth that works great as a base for soups.
I like to add turmeric to my broth for an additional flavor, color, and benefits. You can also store the broth leftovers for future use.
Tip: Add turmeric just before you turn off the heat when making broth since curcumin loses its benefits when exposed to heat for a long time.
Tip: Add a sprinkle of turmeric to your breakfast egg, an omelet, or a scrambled egg.
Tip: Add a teaspoon of turmeric to your soup, dips, and sauce for extra flavor and color.
How to store turmeric?
Store in a cool, dark place, like an opaque, airtight container.
Turmeric Side Effects
Taking turmeric has no side effects if taken in moderation. If you add turmeric to your dishes or apply a teaspoon of turmeric paste to your skin for a short time, there is nothing to worry.
Nevertheless, if you encounter any stomach upset or skin rashes, you should then stop using turmeric.
Special precautions and Warnings: [Source]
- Pregnant women should never take turmeric in medicinal amounts during pregnancy.
- Curcumin might decrease blood sugar in people with diabetes. So use in caution.
- Turmeric might cause stomach upset for people with suffering from reflux disease (GERD).
- Some people are allergic to turmeric, so before using it on your face, test turmeric on your forearm, apply a dime-sized amount and wait 24 to 48 hours to see if you react. If your skin becomes red, itchy, or uncomfortable, do not apply turmeric on your face.
- Turmeric may stain your skin. To get rid of the yellow tone, use a clean piece of cloth, dip in milk, and gently scrub your skin. Then wash off with water.
Where to Buy Turmeric?
You can find turmeric powder in Indian grocery stores and the Spices & Seasonings section at Whole Foods. You can also order turmeric online.
Do you cook with turmeric? What is your favorite recipe? Do you know other turmeric benefits for skin and hair that you would like to share? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
This is Chetana, an Amateur Makeup artist from India and Founder of StyleCraze.com – India’s largest beauty network. I am completely addicted to Makeup & beauty especially the Color play and the process involved.
This post was updated by Dima Al Mahsiri
I’m very interested in the health benefits of turmeric. I have asthmatic bronchitis and I’m hoping it will help me get back to normal. I will also try your recipe for a facial to help fade my sun damage!![My Profile](https://www.tipsfornaturalbeauty.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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yes turmeric benefits are many, definitely you can try facial it helps lot.![My Profile](https://www.tipsfornaturalbeauty.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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I studied that Turmeric has been used as beauty product over the centuries. I will try turmeric hair mask. I want to share my mom recipe which she used to get rid of stretch marks. Mixture (gram flour) and turmeric in yoghurt/raw milk/water. Apply on your skin for one hour then wash it off. I hope it help. Thanks for sharing the post with us![My Profile](https://www.tipsfornaturalbeauty.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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how many times a day/a week should u apply the turmeric mask on your face
Twice a week would be fine for most, unless you have sensitive skin, you should then use once a week.
Mostly I heard that this turmeric powder was useful for skins especially in face. While reading this post I came to know that turmeric is also used for hair problem also. For now onwards I also take it for my hair problems.
definitely you need to try and turmeric is very helpful in all aspects i mean for hair,skin and health.![My Profile](https://www.tipsfornaturalbeauty.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Turmeric is way too beneficial for hair growth too.. my wife have used it for hair growth and it was successful. Didn’t know it has so much benefits for skin. Nice post!![My Profile](https://www.tipsfornaturalbeauty.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Yes, it is!
This Indian spice works like magic for hair as well as skin and our health,too!
I’m slightly confused.. does turmeric help stimulate hair growth or slow it down? I see that it says that it does both and I am wondering how this is possible? Is it the way that turmeric is used (consumed, applied, mixed, etc.)? Thank you
Pls tell us what does turmeric actually do?Improve or reduce facial hair growth?
Curcumin main ingredient, present in Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties.A combination of milk and turmeric powder is a popular hair removal technique. However efficient hair removal also depends on many other factors: type of hair, thickness of facial hair.![My Profile](https://www.tipsfornaturalbeauty.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Turmeric is found to remove thin and delicate facial hair when applied over a period of time. Raw turmeric for efficient hair removal also depends on many other factors: type of hair, thickness of hair. If the reason behind the hair loss is scalp infections and dandruff, in such cases curcumin (active component) present in turmeric helps to cure the infection, itching and soothes the scalp and removes flaking. Thus contributes to hair growth.![My Profile](https://www.tipsfornaturalbeauty.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Hi Dima,
Thanks for your beauty tips,if using turmeric for hair and face, how to prevent not getting yellow color?, because turmeric has strong yellow color which doesn’t wash away just with water, I am afraid if I put turmeric mask on my face or hair getting yellow color, what’s your suggestion ?
Kind regards
Honey
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That’s a good question! It is always recommended to try facial masks ( and hair masks) on a small portion of your face( or hair) in case it may irritate sensitive skin or adds a yellowish tone. You may try the facial mask at night and wash your face once again in the morning, it does give a yellow tone to your face, but it is gone after a second wash.
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I used the turmeric mask…. Leave it for 20 minutes and then wash your face….what I did after is mixing sugar with milk and scrubing my face with it for about three times. It will reduce the yellowness but will not eleminate it…. Of course the more you wash your face the less the yellow…. But water alone will not get rid of the stain.
Hope this helps 🙂
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You are right about milk, it does reduce the yellow color after using turmeric mask .
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Thanks for sharing. It has been 3 years since I suffer the problem of hair loss. I tried out all oils, hair care products, nothing could fix my hair. One of my friends said about going to a clinic for hair transplant Toronto. And yeah, I am considering a hair transplantation. I don’t think green tea could do anything more because it is just countable hairs left in my head!![My Profile](https://www.tipsfornaturalbeauty.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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This informative article was previously beneficial. I do not identify which you are however definitely you will some sort of renowned blog writer for those who are certainly not previously. Many thanks!
Hey Dima I’m a guy and I want to use turmeric for skin whitening (as I’m severely sun-tanned) but I don’t understand that it inhibits facial hair growth………
I don’t want to lose my stubble 🙁
Turmeric is a medicinal herb which is known popularly for treating both hair loss and aiding hair growth. Skin of women is very delicate and thin so when applied on women’s skin it helps to remove unwanted hair. However men’s skin is more thick and becomes rough as they tend to shave more often. Hence turmeric will not be effective to remove beard on male skin. Generally women use turmeric as a beauty tip.
Turmeric is good for men face hair growth or it loss me face hair grow??
Hi Suhail,
Please check Chetana’s previous comment about men’s facial hair here.
It has really helps me alot
I love using tumeric as facial masks. I mix tumeric powder with sugar-free yogurt, honey, a bit of lemon juice, and apply to my face twice a week. This really makes my skin feels smooth, well-hydrated, and also blurs blemishes.
Thanks for sharing your DIY face mask, should try it one day!
I am very interested in DIYs and face masks. Turmeric is very effective in curing many skin problems. Thanks Chetana for sharing these interesting info at one place.
Thank’s for help about banifits of haldi…
Hi
Thanks for the numerous tips of turmeric benefit. But I’ll like to know if turmeric does help heals breast cancer and appendicitis.
I hope to get a reply soon.
Many thanks.
Hi Azeez,
There is no 100% proof for the effectiveness of turmeric in preventing or curing cancer. Nevertheless, this article gives some evidence that turmeric can be beneficial in the case of breast cancer.
My brother uses turmeric face mask , but he is really curious about , that will it affect his facial hair , as he wants a full thick beard , he read somewhere that it slows the growth of facial hair ?
In case of thin hair for women, turmeric powder is known to slow down the growth of facial hair and eventually stop it from re-growing.However, men’s hair is thicker and rough, hence turmeric will not be effective to remove beard on male skin.
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Besan also known as gram flour, also known as garbanzo bean flour, chickpea flour, is a pulse flour made from ground chickpeas. Used in many countries, it is a staple ingredient in Indian, Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi cuisines.
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I am exceptionally keen on DIYs and face covers. Turmeric is exceptionally compelling in curing numerous skin issues. Much obliged Chetana for sharing these fascinating data at one spot.
Dharmendar Rai
please I need your help
my facial hairs are getting too much..
I just got the raw tumeric from a grocery store.
how do I use it to stop hair growth.
am a bit confused how it helps to grow hair and stop it as well.
don’t want the hair on my face thicker and more.
please help me….
In case of thin hair for women, turmeric powder is known to slow down the growth of facial hair and eventually stop it from re-growing.
You can use this turmeric facial hair reducer recipe:
Mix 1/4 tablespoon of haldi and with 1 tablespoon of gram flour, add water to form a paste, leave it on your face for 15 minutes, then rinse, if used regularly, you will start to see the difference in a month.
please let me know how to use fresh turmeric for body wash?
Turmeric is used for a making a paste that you can apply for both; your face and body. There is no body wash made of turmeric.
Hi,
is it ok to use raw turmeric paste on the face?
Thank You 🙂
Yes, sure Jurate, you can use turmeric paste on your face. Just make sure to test on a small portion in case your skin is sensitive to turmeric.
There are many benefits of turmeric for skin that usually women take care of it.
Turmeric is useful in the treatment of acne due to its antiseptic and antibacterial properties that fight pimples and breakouts to provide a young glow to your skin. It also benefits for oily skin, dry skin and Turmeric, in combination with other ingredients, is effective in reducing fine lines and wrinkles. It also helps lighten stretch marks.
In one article it says tumeric can cause air loss. In another article it says it can be effect to hair growth. I have been taking 450 mg daily now for about 6 months. My hair is falling out rapidly.
Hi Barbra,
Sometimes you need to seek medical advice. Turmeric is great for your overall health in addition to your hair and skin. But when your hair is falling out rapidly, you should ask your doctor since there are many factors affecting your hair health.
I’v used tumeric and yoghurt for aweek and i noticed good results.My question,is it okay if i use it daily or twice aday on my face?
Hi Susan,
Glad that this mask has given you good results.
If I were you, I would not use this mask more than 3 times a week. Exfoliating is good for your skin, but “Too much of anything is bad”. Excessive exfoliating will make your skin too sensitive, and your skin won’t have enough time to heal and produce new skin cells.
Susan, the aim of exfoliating is to remove dead skin and help your skin regenerate new healthy skin cells, so you have to give it time to do that.
If you have oily skin, and this mask did not cause any irritation to your skin, you can exfoliate up to 3 times a week. On the other hand, normal to dry skin should only exfoliate 1-2 per week. Either ways, make sure to moisturize your skin afterward.
This post will also help you learn more about exfoliating your skin.
Hi, Chetana. This is exactly what I needed !!! 🙂
Awesome post. 🙂
Do You know anything about Vicco turmeric vaishing cream with Sandal Wood Oil? I have started a routine use of this 1 -2 times a day. And washing my face before applying the cream. I have an uneven skin tone and was wondering if this cream would be able to even out the skin tone after continual use. And would you also know how long before I would see any changes? Thanks! Much luv <3
Unfortunately, I haven’t used Vicco turmeric vanishing cream. But since it contains turmeric, it should work well to even your skin tone.
Of course, this will take time depending on the age of spots, your skin tone, and effectiveness of the product you are using.
Hey Chetna,
Wonderful post on Turmeric.
I still remember the days Turmeric were my staple and I never had an acne or a mark on my skin. After a lot of trials and errors …. back to the old now and I’ve never been happy.
I use a mixture of turmeric and green gram for washing my skin and a herbal shampoo for my hair and there’s a lot of improvement now.
I am a little hesitant to try it my hair considering turmeric is used for hair removal … But will give it a shot!
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while searching i land onto your website, its really good and infomative tips..
for few comments i would like to add few lines which is important to differentiate between turmeric and curcumin… will give brief in next post..
thanks ~ Edgar Branton
Tumerics great but it takes a lot to get the yellow out if your skin. Plus it can stain your nails so need to ware gloves
You may use milk for removing turmeric stains on your skin and nails.
if i aply turmeric paste on face it will not increase the growth of hair on face
Mainly it promotes the growth of hair on your scalp, the way it is used on the face is different. When using turmeric for removing hair, you use scrubbing to pull off fine hairs on your face once the mask is dry. And that will help get rid of unwanted hair on your face.
Am using turmeric and honey at the moment.I don’t know where to get sandalwood paste. And my major ish is that I keep touching my acne spots. I don’t know how to control my hands
Hi Ejinwa,
You should try to keep your hands off you face 🙂
Regarding sandalwood paste, it depends on where you live. If you could not find it in the local market, you may try buying it online.
Hi I would just like to know if I drink the turmeric water will that also help for my skin,how long does it take to show the results???
I kindly await your response
Hi Tashmika,
I have not tried drinking turmeric water before, so I can’t tell for how long it takes to get results. Sorry!
Please how do I use tumeric to produce hair growth, remove dandruff and improve my hair.
Hi, for the tumeric paste, should I use raw tumeric or tumeric powder?
Hi Sarah,
Turmeric powder is best for creating a good paste.
Can tumeric be used on sensitive skin
Yes, but you need to try it on a small portion of your skin, I suggest applying some on the inner part of your hand, wait for a few minutes, wash it off and wait 24 hours. If your skin did not get irritated you may then use turmeric on your face.
Hello, can i use only turmeric powder with water to get rid of facial hair and can i use it daily for good results?
Yes, you can. But I think on a daily basis would be too much for your skin; too much scrubbing may irritate your skin.
I have thick facial hair will turmeric remove my facial hair ? And what do I need to do and does it work ?
Unfortunately, turmeric works best for thin hair, it won’t be able to remove thick hair.
I was told to take just a quarter of teaspoon turmerick and swallow for my skins elasticy – is it true?
Hi Petro,
Do you mean turmeric powder? I would suggest adding a pinch of turmeric to a glass of milk, that would be easier to consume.
Turmeric is really work just use it for skin benefits……
Is there a specific tumeric paste I should purchase? And in yes, from where?
Organic products would be the best.
It’s been amazing job and thanks for your nice information and we also know turmeric milk bears amazing quality to keep health and body.
Turmeric is real benefit for health
During this time I made the turmeric to increase appetite. But it turns turmeric is also good for the skin and hair. Thank you for the information
How long it will take to cure acne and pimples?
It depends on the type of acne; the more severe condition, the more time it will take.
Tumeric works great for normal acne and works so great on juvenile pimples as well. My girls have suffered from severe juvenile pimples for about 5 years noe.tried several things and consulted several times as well but nothx worked.finally got them black soap which slightly reduced formation of pimples and was clearing the marks.later on got them fresh tumeric roots like 2 months ago.they grate the root and mix with honey.scrub the face with this and leave it on.I have never seen miracles like this before.their face is close to clear right now.but noticed something that saddened my heart though.if they stop using it like for a week,the pimples start coming back gradually and that glorious glow leaves their faces as well.am thinking of incorporating tumeric in their diet.in my area I have not found the supplements.but I have got the roots.only after implementing in their diet will I know if they will need to keep using it as a routine or if they can treat and stop without the pimples popping back up.
Thank you so much for this informative guide!
I knew turmeric has health benefits, but I didn’t know it has so much benefits for skin and hair.
Thank you for the informative tips
When v can apply this mixture? i am applying in night and wash it in morning. is this good r not?
Hi Deva,
Which mixture are you using?
Hi,
I like the benefits of turmeric for anti-aging and other benefits are a plus. This is why I always use turmeric in many ways because it has so many benefits. Thank for sharing this post of turmeric benefits for skin and hair.
Thank you for sharing turmeric benefits. Since early age, turmeric has been recognized as one of the significant herb, Its actually a magical herb. Its anti – inflammatory property is not only good for skin & hair but also provide another health benefits.
nice post
Nice article. I never thought tumeric was so beneficial!
These are great ways to incorporate turmeric into anyone’s diet. Even those who don’t like the taste much will probably try these.
I have found a quality turmeric supplement has helped with my arthritis. It’s not a complete cure but I would say that it alleviates the symptoms by some degree. I have also noticed that my hair has thickened which is an added bonus. I have always had fairly thin hair (from my mothers side of the family) and I’m certain that taking turmeric has improved it’s overall body. I will say this, it took me at least 5 to 6 weeks of taking turmeric before I really felt that it was starting to take effect. Thanks for sharing the article Dima. Best regards Kerin.
I knew turmeric had a lot of uses but I didn’t realize how many! I didn’t know it was useful to slow facial hair growth. Really great article, I’ve bookmarked it as I want to try out that facemask.![My Profile](https://www.tipsfornaturalbeauty.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Since the ancient time people are using turmeric as a various types of healing medicine. It is not tasty but at the same time healthy for us. Nice post ! thanks for sharing…!!
Turmeric Revives our skin by making it glow, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.![My Profile](https://www.tipsfornaturalbeauty.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Very well-written article. The way you explained all the benefits of turmeric, for hair, skin, and for overall health is so easy to understand and also easy to include in our lives with the tips you have given. Thanks. 🙂![My Profile](https://www.tipsfornaturalbeauty.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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