You may already eating it as part of your daily meal or adding it to your morning glass of milk, but don’t overlook the skincare benefits of turmeric. The fragrant orange powder that is ubiquitous in Indian cuisine, Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic tradition has been tapped for all its benefits. This is why we slather brides with turmeric paste on their face before the wedding day—the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ingredient helps to reduce the appearance of scars while rendering skin radiant
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The benefits of turmeric come from its active ingredient, curcumin, which is able to suppress specific stimuli in the immune system, therefore making it beneficial for inflammatory skin conditions like eczema, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis.
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It also helps wounds heal faster; if you get a scratch or pick a zit, curcumin can help by decreasing oxidation and lowering the stress response.
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Some studies have even shown that it can decrease UV damage due to its antioxidant properties, which is why it feels cool and calming to apply on a sunburn or a heat rash.