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Connection Turmeric And Acne Healing

A skin disease like acne is always in need of another way of curing it or easing the effects for its sufferers. Herbal remedies have long been a favorite, and turmeric appears to be one such natural remedy.

Turmeric and acne are no strangers in India where it has long been effective against this skin complaint. There they use it to good use by taking it internally and also by applying it to the skin.

But what is the connection between turmeric and acne healing?

The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, and it is this that has powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Internally it will give the body a much needed boost to the immune system and in the form of a warm poultice will help any skin inflammation from things like sprains.

With reference to acne when used externally it has shown itself good at reducing any blemishes and drying them out.

Sometime Indian people use the following method to good effect. They begin by using coconut or sesame seed oil together with the turmeric to make a paste.

This is then dabbed on to the affected area and left to dry, remaining there overnight, so doing this just before you retire for the night is probably the best way.

This face mask approach works well, stopping the skin becoming flaky and more blemishes forming. He told me his wife performs this ritual on a regular basis just prior to taking a bath, to keep a glowing complexion.

In this case the acne simply went away after a few weeks and now five months later it has not come back. So turmeric should be your first, not last resort if you really want to have clear smooth skin again.