| Turmeric is an edible herb that is popular for | | | | 4. Scoop the turmeric paste with your finger and |
| treating skin conditions, especially in China and | | | | apply it on the affected area. Don't apply too |
| India. They have used the herb to treat wide | | | | much turmeric because it can stain your face. |
| varieties of skin condition for thousands of years. | | | | 5. Leave the paste on your skin for 15 to 30 |
| Turmeric powder, available in the spice section at | | | | minutes or longer if you wish, then rinse with |
| most grocery stores, is made from the root of | | | | water. |
| the Curcuma longa plant. The orange root looks | | | | Turmeric has a yellow stain that is hard to wash |
| similar to ginger and has a peppery-bitter flavor. | | | | off, you may need to wash your skin a few |
| Besides treating skin conditions, such as acne, | | | | times. Avoid getting turmeric in your eyes |
| rashes, scars and burns, turmeric is also used for | | | | because it will burn like hot pepper. I recommend |
| treating hemorrhage, bruises, toothache, sore | | | | only applying the turmeric paste to the affected |
| gum, menstrual and stomach problems. | | | | areas. If you want to use turmeric on the |
| How to use turmeric powder for treating acne, | | | | non-affected areas, add more water to make it |
| rashes and scars: | | | | less concentrated. The things I like about using |
| 1. Pour about 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder | | | | turmeric are its soothing effects and moisturizing |
| into a small container or on your palm. | | | | properties. By doing the procedures above daily, it |
| 2. Add several drops of aloe-vera juice or water | | | | should help improve your skin texture and tone. |
| to the turmeric powder (works best with | | | | For more information about acne and other |
| aloe-vera juice). | | | | natural acne remedies, please read Acne Causes |
| 3. Mix the two ingredients together until they look | | | | and Treatment. |
| paste-like. | | | | |