The yellow spice "Turmeric" can be used not only for cooking, but also for skin and hair care. Here you will learn the composition, as well as recipes for the use of this product. A spicy spice of golden yellow color, which sellers often present as saffron, can be used not only as a seasoning for pilaf, soup, fish, sweets, etc., but also as a remedy for the treatment of certain diseases or as a component for the manufacture of cosmetic products.
What is turmeric
Despite the frequent claims that saffron is turmeric, these concepts have their own distinctive characteristics. So orange powder is made from the rhizome of the plant, while saffron is made from dried crocus stigmas. By the way, saffron is a more expensive spice, but turmeric does not lose its popularity.
Turmeric grows in countries with subtropical climates and belongs to the ginger family. This plant is characterized by the presence of essential oil, curcumin (dye) and large oval-shaped leaves. The root is of great value, which is presented in a fresh variation in dark orange or brown-red color, and after drying and grinding - bright yellow.
If you look at the history of the spread of the yellow spice, turmeric began to be used 2500 years ago, first in India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia, then in Greece, China and other countries of the world. In India, the spice was used for religious and ritual purposes, but 400 years after Europe learned about turmeric, a big boom occurred in China, it was in this zone that high-quality expensive varieties began to be grown. Speaking of Europe, yellow powder did not bring much popularity, like other spices, including cloves or vanilla, except England, where turmeric is used in many traditional dishes to this day.
The use of turmeric in the field of cosmetology
For cosmetic purposes, it is better to buy turmeric, which is sold in homemade cosmetics stores, but you can also use the option that is presented in the markets in the form of spices.
Using turmeric for the skin: recipes
Turmeric has the following benefits for the skin:
- Antibacterial. To speed up the healing of cuts and burns, a paste prepared on the basis of yellow powder helps, it also prevents the development of bacterial infections.
- Slow down the growth of facial hair. In this case, the product with a yellow powder in the composition should be applied daily.
- Anti-aging. There is a ceremony performed in wedding rituals in India, during which the newlyweds apply a mass of yellow powder, chickpea flour and milk to their body and face. They say that after the procedure, the aging process of the epidermis slows down.
- Caring and brightening. Turmeric may be needed by owners of pigmented skin, the powder fights freckles, while making the stratum corneum more elastic. By the way, by including this component in the cream recipe, you can get a remedy that will make acne marks less noticeable.
- Moisturizers. For cracked heels, mix a mixture of oils (shea and castor, coconut and olive, for example) with ground turmeric.
Masks with the following recipes will help rejuvenate your skin and deal with some skin blemishes:
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From wrinkles:
- Sour cream - 1 tbsp. spoon.
- Turmeric powder - 1 tsp.
- Honey - 1 tsp.
- Wheat flour.
Mix sour cream, turmeric and honey in one bowl, add flour until a smooth, thick consistency is obtained. Apply to wet face for 20 minutes, then rinse with water.
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For acne:
- Oat flour - 1 tbsp. spoon.
- White clay - 1 tbsp. spoon.
- Chopped turmeric - 1 tsp.
Make a mix of the above components, apply the prepared mass on the skin of your face for literally 15 minutes and rinse with water.
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For moisturizing:
- Turmeric powder - 1 tsp.
- Powdered milk - 2 tsp.
- Warm water.
Combine turmeric and milk, adding water to the mass until a homogeneous consistency is formed, and apply on the face for 15-20 minutes.
Do not rush to hide turmeric in the closet after using a mask with the addition of this ingredient, because the yellow spice can also be included in Body Scrub from:
- Sugar - 3/4 cup.
- Any vegetable oil - 1/3 cup.
- Turmeric - 2 tsp.
- Grapefruit essential oil - 3-4 drops.
Make a paste from the above ingredients and use the product as a scrub while showering, applying it to any type of skin, except sensitive ones, and massaging with light finger movements. Although turmeric will give the skin a yellowish tint, the yellowness will immediately wash off upon contact with hot water.
If you have a skin intolerance to this product, do not include turmeric in the formulation of the caring product. Keep in mind that turmeric brightens the skin a little, so those with a snow-white face should reduce the exposure time of the mask with this yellow powder.
When choosing an hour to apply a turmeric-based care product, give preference to evening time, because when you sleep, the yellow pigment will completely penetrate the skin, and in the morning you will not notice it at all on your face. It happens that it is impossible to remove the mask in time, if this has already happened, do not rush to be disappointed and to return the original skin tone, prepare another product obtained by stirring kefir, lemon juice and oatmeal, the mixture should be kept on the face for 15 minutes. By the way, redness of the skin after using a mask based on turmeric is normal and will disappear after 2-3 hours.
Before applying a homemade turmeric product, it's best to wear an old T-shirt so that you don't feel sorry to throw it away if it gets stained with a yellow pigment product. It would not be superfluous to wear gloves.
Turmeric in hair care: recipes
The functionality of the yellow powder obtained by crushing the rhizome of turmeric does not end with skin care, the product is also used to give hair strength, shine and softness. Include turmeric in your homemade product, or buy a ready-made option if you want to reduce irritation of the scalp, get rid of problems such as dandruff or itching.
Looking at the color of turmeric, the question may arise "Will the mask from this product affect the shade of the hair?" Do not expect a radical transformation, but keep in mind that the powder can bring its golden note to the strands. The presence of a yellow dye in its composition pushes the owners of the fair sex to pay attention to the rules attributed to women to prevent unwanted results after using products with turmeric.
We decided to take advantage of the miraculous properties of the mask - be sure to put gloves on your hands, even if it seems to you that you are very neat and the honey tint will not remain on your skin.
You can add a wide variety of curl-beneficial ingredients to your hair products, including cinnamon, pepper, or henna, but it's best to stick to recipes that, based on experience, can really work wonders in the right proportions. At the same time, you should not get involved in caring procedures too often, 2-4 times a month - this will be enough to make the strands look healthy and shiny. By the way, turmeric strengthens hair, but it can also help its owner solve the problem of rapid hair growth in the bikini area, for example, after depilation or sugaring.
Turmeric is often used by lovers of everything natural to give hair a honey tint, the duration of the result of which is not very long and depends on the frequency of shampooing. The average duration of the mask with yellow powder varies from a week to two. Not sure what recipe for the product will allow you to give your hair a beautiful shade? You can pay attention to the following option coloring mask:
- Henna powder of a neutral shade - 4/6 parts.
- Turmeric powder - 2/6 parts.
- Pharmacy chamomile - 3, 5 tbsp. spoons.
- Olive oil (other is also suitable) - 2-3 drops.
Pour 320 ml of chamomile with water, heating in a water bath for 25 minutes. Reduce heat and let the water brew for about 2-3 hours. Mix turmeric and henna by adding chamomile infusion to the dry mixture, as well as a couple of drops of vegetable oil. Spread the mass through the hair and rinse the strands with cold lemon water only after 2-5 hours.
Chamomile infusion may be needed for light-blond girls and women for clarification strands. The ingredient in this article is also present in the hair product formulation. To implement a contrived plan, prepare the following components:
- Chamomile - 3-4 tbsp spoons.
- Turmeric powder - 4 g.
- Zest of two lemons.
Mix pharmacy chamomile, turmeric and zest together, pouring 700-800 ml of boiling water. Apply the prepared mixture to dry hair and do not forget to put a hat or plastic bag on top. The duration of the staining procedure is approximately 5 hours.
One of the most common tasks women face is saving hair. from hair loss … And this is where the yellow spice comes to the rescue. To strengthen the bulbs, you can use this recipe:
- Olive oil - 2-3 tbsp spoons.
- Colorless henna - 25 g.
- Turmeric - 1 tsp.
- Castor oil - 1-2 tsp.
- Rosemary essential oil - 3 drops.
The first step is to steam the henna for 15 minutes, while the liquid should completely cover the powder. Add vegetable oils to the resulting mixture (instead of castor and olive oils, you can take others) and turmeric. Stir the mass well until smooth and you can assume that your mask is ready. It remains to apply it to the root zone, wrap your head with a film or put on a plastic bag, as well as a regular towel. Additionally, warm up your head a little with a hairdryer and only after 20 minutes wash off the product with shampoo, preferably without the presence of aggressive components. Let your hair dry naturally. By the way, owners of very light hair should keep the mask on the strands for no more than 6 minutes, otherwise the hair will acquire a wheat shade.
No matter how silky and healthy hair looks, it happens that it grows in unwanted places, including in the bikini area. Traditional methods of prolonging the result of depilation and relieving skin irritation are still popular today. Cosmetologists recommend treating problem areas for 12 days. How to prepare a wonderful product - everything is simple, for the mask you need to "get" low-fat sour cream or regular baby cream, as well as 3 teaspoons of yellow spice. Spread the mixed components over the skin for 20 minutes, then rinse with water. Do not get carried away with this procedure for people who have a skin intolerance to turmeric.
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