How to Use Aloe Vera and Turmeric For Glowing Skin

The summer is here and so are tanning and other skin related problems. We can’t help stepping out during the peak summers and getting tanned. On top of it, the pollution of big cities makes it even worse for our skin. More often than not using cosmetics products from different brands causes more damage to the skin due to the chemicals present in them. But you need not feel helpless. There are some easy remedies that you can try at home while avoiding all chemicals. You can use turmeric for glowing skin. But before that let’s educate ourselves a little bit about Turmeric. 

What is Turmeric?

Turmeric is a spice which originated in Indian subcontinent. It is a flowering plant, Curcuma longa of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. Its roots are used in cooking in a powdered form. Turmeric is a perennial, rhizomatous, herbaceous plant. Turmeric is also used for dyeing.  Principal turmeric constituent is curcumin which is responsible for most of the medicinal properties. 

Turmeric powder has a warm, bitter flavor and earthy aroma. This spice is used extensively in South Asia while making curries etc. It is used as a medicine to cure and prevent a wide range of ailments. But the breakout of COVID made this yellow spice all the more popular across the world as it is found to boost immunity. Indian women have been using turmeric for glowing skin and as a remedy for numerous skin related issues. That’s why since ancient Indian times, there is a ceremony called Haldi during the wedding. In this ceremony both bride and groom are applied a thick paste made of turmeric, besan and some other ingredients for a glowing skin. Till today the tradition carries on. 

Turmeric Properties

Turmeric has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and antioxidant effects properties. This benefits the skin in many ways like: 

• Healing wounds
• Preventing breakouts
• Fight eczema and psoriasis
• Remove dark circles
• Adds to the glow

Turmeric lightens skin pigmentation, and slows the aging process as well. After recognising the immense benefits of turmeric, even the western beauty brands are increasingly using turmeric in their products. But you need not spend a bomb for all this. We will teach you a simple way to use turmeric for glowing skin at home. 

Turmeric Face Pack

• Make a thick paste by mixing 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder and lemon juice.
• Apply to the affected area like face, neck, elbows, etc.
• Let it dry for 20 to 30 minutes and wash off with water.

Using this face pack once or twice a week will give you brightened and glowing skin. You can also use aloe vera and turmeric for skin whitening. 

Aloe Vera and Turmeric Face Pack

• Take 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel, add 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder to it and also add ½  tablespoon of honey.  
• Mix them well.
• Apply the paste on affected areas of your skin or the areas that you want to lighten with the help of a gentle massage.
• Leave it for 20 minutes.
• Then wash with cool water. 

If you use turmeric for glowing skin and try these simple remedies, you can get rid of tanning and get a glowing skin. Just make sure you do not end up using poorly cultivated and harvested turmeric that contains lots of chemicals and toxicants in the form of pesticides. Such turmeric will only cause damage to your skin. You should use 100% organic turmeric. 

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