Curcumin- The Wonder Drug Acne Skin Care

Curcumin is a phytochemical compound derivedacid from grapes), or pomegranate or green tea
from spicy turmeric, an herb used for centuries inextract, it is a powerful anti-oxidant that prevents
Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medicine. It is thepremature aging of the skin.  If combined with
active ingredient form of turmeric, which curescitric acid (grape fruit and mandarin orange) and
analgesic problems and anti-inflammatorywillow back, it keeps skin healthy by preventing
problems. It is one of the best known medicinesthe inflammation and accumulation of dead skin
for aging and acne skin problems. Curcumincells.
exhibits anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial andCurcumin has the ability to deeply penetrate into
anti-inflammatory properties.pores of the skin and blemishes- and it can help
Almost all people get acne skin problems atprevent future acne. Researchers have conducted
certain point of time in their life. Normally acnevarious studies on Curcumin and found that it has
problems start with pimples, but if it is not curedthe ability to cure medical conditions such as
properly, it can lead to severe and painfulinflammations, lowering cholesterol, reducing blood
conditions. Because acne occurs during formativeclotting and even acting as an anti-cancer agent.
years, the psychosocial and economic impact isCurcumin is known in the scientific world as
undeniable.  Acne can cause social isolation whichdiferuloylmethane. It can be extracted from the
may lead to depression: thus acne problems haverhizome of the Turmeric plant. It has been
to be treated with full care.  scientifically proven to suppress cellular
Aging of skin at early stages of life is anothertransformation, proliferation, invasion, angiogenesis,
type of problem people suffer with. In theand metastasis through a mechanism not fully
epidermis, collagen production slows, and elastin,understood. Extensive research over the past 50
the substance that allows skin to snap, becomesyears shows that this tautomeric polyphenol can
less effective. Dead skin cells don't shed as fastboth prevent and treat cancer. Curcumin's ability
either.  Aging can also be due to smoking,to suppress tumor initiation, promotion, and
excessive UV exposure, and free radicals.  Skinmetastasis has been clearly demonstrated in
cells end up becoming inflamed.  There arecountless studies.
various anti-inflammatory agents available naturallyAcne is a type of skin problem found in most
and artificially in the world which treats aging: andteenagers. Researchers found that if a turmeric
Curcumin is one among them.mask is applied regularly on the face overnight, it
Curcumin reduces fats and aids blood circulation; itreduces acne skin problems. For years, it was not
is a powerful anti-bacterial, antiseptic andknown how turmeric has this ability.  Recently it
astringent that naturally exfoliates skin. Curcuminwas found that Curcumin is responsible for
is a free radical scavenger and antioxidant,reducing the size of inflamed acne and acne scars.
inhibiting lipid peroxidation and oxidative DNAIt also helps acne damaged tissues to heal faster-
damage: thereby reducing the appearance of finemaking acne scars noticeably lighter.
lines. If enhanced with tartaric acid (alpha-hydroxy