5 Tips To Cure Inflamed Acne With Turmeric

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JAKARTA - Turmeric is a food ingredient that has other benefits for health and skin care naturally, including efficacious to help relieve acne. Turmeric has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and has a therapeutic effect on the skin.

The powerful active components in turmeric, such as curcumin and polyphenols, can help fight acne, heal skin and soothe inflamed skin. Turmeric can also help fight skin pigmentation, thereby relieving you of the stress of acne scars.

The following are five natural ways to use turmeric as a basic ingredient that you can do yourself at home, to help relieve acne, as reported by ANTARA from the Boldsky page.

Turmeric and aloe vera

Aloe vera is a medicinal plant that is quite famous because it is effective against acne and has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that can treat wounds on the skin quickly.

You only need half a teaspoon of turmeric powder and two tablespoons of aloe vera gel. Then mix the two ingredients in a clean container until smooth, then apply to the skin that needs it. Let stand for about 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water.

Turmeric and honey

Honey contains minerals and vitamins that can make the skin moist and soft. So when turmeric works against acne on the skin, the antibacterial content of honey will suppress the growth of bacteria on the skin while softening the skin.

The materials needed are; one teaspoon of turmeric powder, and half a teaspoon of pure honey. Mix the two ingredients in a clean container, then apply on the entire face and the skin with acne. Leave it on for ten to 15 minutes, then rinse it off with clean water.

Turmeric and yogurt

The lactic acid contained in yogurt can help exfoliate the skin lightly, so that the face remains clean and free of acne for a long time. You simply mix two tablespoons of yogurt with half a teaspoon of turmeric powder in a clean container, until well blended.

Apply the mixture on the acne-prone skin and leave it on for about 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly using clean water.

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Turmeric and milk

Milk contains lactic acid which is able to cleanse the skin of harmful bacteria and when mixed with turmeric, it is certainly enough to prevent acne. Mix two tablespoons of liquid milk with half a teaspoon of turmeric powder in a clean container. Put clean cotton into the mixture, until the milk turmeric liquid absorbs into the cotton.

Use a cotton swab that has been moistened with the mixture as a compress on the face. Leave it for 10 minutes until the cotton dries slightly, then rinse your face with clean water.

Turmeric and lemon

Lemon has antibacterial properties that can keep the skin clean from harmful bacteria. In addition, lemon also has antiseptic properties that have the potential to dry out the most stubborn pimples.

You can simply mix half a teaspoon of turmeric powder with a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Use the mixture as a face mask or apply on problem skin. Leave it for about 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.