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naturalBEAUTY/PURE INGREDIENTS FOR SKIN & BODY
A Touch of Turmeric
This popular natural pain reliever can also do
wonders for your skin /// BY SHERRIE STRAUSFOGEL
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D i d You
Know?
If you have psoriasis,
eczema, or a similar type
of skin condition, taking
a turmeric supplement
may help reduce
flare-ups.
Turmeric’s benefits go beyond spicing
up curry. This orange-colored root,
a member of the ginger family, has
significant beauty benefits. It exfoliates
and brightens skin, slows wrinkle
formation, fights acne, fades scars and
blemishes, and controls inflammation.
Curcumin, turmeric’s active ingredient,
is a natural antiseptic with antioxidant,
antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties.
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Arguably, the most powerful benefit
of curcumin is its ability to control
inflammation. Whether taken internally
as a kitchen spice or supplement, or
used topically in personal care products,
turmeric can help fight germs, soothe
irritation, and neutralize certain enzymes
that cause inflammation.
Turmeric powder has
a mild abrasive texture,
which makes it an ideal skin exfoliator.
You can find it in cleansers and scrubs
that promise cell regeneration and
smooth, soft skin. Turmeric is also a key
ingredient in brightening masks due to
its ability to illuminate and rejuvenate
dull-looking skin. Turmeric protects skin
from age-related pigmentation, but
it also protects the deeper layers
of the skin from wrinkles
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