Commonly in India, turmeric called as Haldi. Turmeric is a spice with multiple uses. Turmeric is widely used in India and China for curing many diseases, this yellow spice, which is part of the ginger family, turmeric is used to make Curry.  

 

Though the main usage still remains as being the chief ingredient in Indian culinary tradition, this wonder product of nature surely has many more impressive qualities. Turmeric used in innumerable ways as from generations it has a lot of benefits for skin and hair.

 

Anti-Bacterial Agent

 

Turmeric paste is still used to heal small cuts and burns. Turmeric heals wounds and helps to keep bacterial infections at bay.




Anti-Aging


 

Turmeric or Haldi paste and turmeric/haldi powder, for many years, have been a part of the, beauty regimen. Haldi powder or paste if mixed with equal amounts of besan and raw milk makes a great exfoliate and makes skin glow.

 

Facial Hair Control


 

Turmeric helps to slow the growth of facial hair which is a problem faced by many women. One needs to apply haldi daily over a period of time to see the difference.

 

Improves Skin’s Elasticity


 

Turmeric contains many antioxidants, it is great for aging skin. It helps stimulate new cell growth and help keep the skin’s elasticity intact.

 

Lighten Pigmentation


 

Turmeric is said to lighten pigmentation and even out skin tone. This is the reason why many natural skin care brands use haldi as an active ingredient.

 

Control Dandruff & Hair Loss


 

Turmeric helps rejuvenate scalp health and gets rid of itchiness, dandruff as well as hair loss.

 

Control Oily Skin


 

Turmeric and a bit of orange juice. Apply this paste on your face and leave it for 10 minutes. Once the pack dries off, use warm water to rinse the pack.

 

Lighten Stretch Marks


 

Stretch marks often become a problem for ladies and a mixture of turmeric, besan, and raw milk/rose water/yogurt will help lighten the marks and even out the skin tone. The pack should be applied daily and kept until it dries completely.

 

Cures Acne


 

Turmeric to cure pimples, one is by using turmeric powder mixed with sandalwood paste helps to heal acne and applying raw turmeric mixed with few drops of rosewater helps lighten the spots too.

 

Heal Cracked Heels


 

Make a mixture of castor/coconut oil and add a bit of turmeric powder. Apply this on your cracked heels and areas where your skin has become excessively dry. Not only does this heal the cracked heels faster, but it also helps to make the heels softer.