Ever since I wrote about turmeric masks, I was receiving requests on how one can use turmeric for acne. This post covers the same.
Acne is a major worry for teenagers and adults alike. It can prove a serious impediment in social, work and personal life. The more society places emphasis on having blemish free skin, the greater the tension that people feel when they are affected by that ignominious zit at the most inappropriate moment. Many home remedies are available, which can be used to effectively treat acne at home. You need not waste money on expensive OTC products or prescription medications if the acne outbreak is mild. Herbal products like turmeric, mint juice, basil and nutmeg can be made into a paste and applied on the skin to reduce inflammation.
Home remedies to treat acne scars are beneficial when the infection has spread because the patient has squeezed the pimples. Turmeric for treating skin disorders has been used for centuries in Eastern and Asian countries.
Benefits of turmeric for acne
Turmeric made into a paste and applied to acne-prone areas can destroy the P.acnes bacteria that cause inflammation and remove excessive oil from the skin. Turmeric possesses anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which are both beneficial in treating acne.