Turmeric for flawless skin!

Turmeric or 'haldi', is one of India’s most widely used spices. Not only it is used to add colour and taste to our food but also as a cosmetic. It has also become a part of our rituals. One of the most important ceremonies of Indian weddings is the 'haldi' ceremony where a paste made of turmeric is applied to the bride and the groom’s body as part of their marriage preparations.

Turmeric has been used as beauty product over the centuries. Here are some properties of turmeric that you can use to cure seven common problems and get a flawless skin.

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Acne
Not only does turmeric take care of the scars and inflammation but also reduce oil secretion by sebaceous glands. To prepare turmeric scrub, add a few drops of water and lemon juice to turmeric ... more

Acne
Not only does turmeric take care of the scars and inflammation but also reduce oil secretion by sebaceous glands. To prepare turmeric scrub, add a few drops of water and lemon juice to turmeric powder. Apply the paste on the acne affected area and leave it for about 15 minutes. Gently scrub it off your face with plain water. You can also use turmeric and sandalwood mixture as an acne face pack and wash it off in approximately 10 minutes. less

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Mon 25 Feb, 2013 2:30 PM IST