Have questions about the different turmeric powder benefits for skin care?

 

We’ve got answers!

 

In this article, we’ll be discussing some of the common questions people also ask when it comes to using turmeric powder for the skin. We’ll cover various topics from the benefits of turmeric powder for skin, how often you can use turmeric for your skin and what you should combine it with and when for the best results.

In our previous post about Turmeric Benefits for Skin, we went into greater detail about why you should use turmeric powder and turmeric essential oil. We also discuss our Top 8 Turmeric Benefits & Uses for the Skin. In this article, we’ll take a look at some common questions and answers from other sources and see if they have any additional benefits we didn’t! 

 

 

If you haven’t read our previous post on Turmeric Benefits for Skin, here’s our Top 8:

 

Top 8 Benefits of and Ways to Use Turmeric for the Skin

1. Amazing Anti-Inflammatory Properties & Natural Glow
2. Helps to Treat Acne
3. Fight Those Bags Under Your Eyes
4. Protect the Skin Against Sun Damage and Signs of Aging
5. Reduces and Prevents Stretch Marks
6. Helps to Soothe Dry Skin
7. Can Speed Up Healing
8. Treat Psoriasis and Other Conditions

 

Turmeric has so many wonderful benefits for the skin because it contains high amounts of a natural ingredient called curcumin. According to healthline.com, the potent medicinal and therapeutic properties of turmeric comes from it’s curcumin, which is a “bioactive component” that “has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.” As we noted in our previous post, the experts at Byrdie.com agree, saying that turmeric is “an anti-inflammatory powerhouse” and “is rich in curcumin, a natural active ingredient that promotes the healing and brightening of the skin.”

 

 

If you would like more information or details about how to best get these different benefits from turmeric, check out our post about Our Top 8 Turmeric Benefits for Skin.

 

Questions People Also Ask About Turmeric Powder Benefits for Face & Skin

Now that you know why we love turmeric powder for the skin so much here at Utama Spice, let’s see what some of the other experts have to say.

 

We went over to Standard Media’s article Top 6 Turmeric Powder Skin Benefits to see what their favorite benefits and uses of turmeric are:

 

What are some of the turmeric powder skin benefits?

“Six amazing skin benefits of turmeric

• Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties.
• Fight off acne. Turmeric is excellent for acne because it is a natural antiseptic and helps to keep bacteria from spreading. …
• Reduces dark circles. …
• Protect against sun damage & aging. …
• Reduce appearance of stretch marks. …
• Soothe dry skin.”

 

Many of the benefits in this article made into our Top 8 because they’re great ways to use turmeric! As we’ve mentioned before, the curcumin that is found in high amounts in turmeric has great anti-inflammatory properties, but turmeric also works as a lightening agent and a moisturizer, which when combined, can make it perfect for treating something like dark circles under your eyes.

 

 

Healthline.com also has their own list of benefits in their post on Turmeric for Skin: Is It Beneficial? Check out what made their list below:

 

“Turmeric for Skin: Benefits and Risks

• Glowing skin.
• Boosts healing.
• Helps treat psoriasis.
• Helps acne scarring.
• May treat scabies.
• May help other skin conditions.
• Potential risks.”

 

One of the uses that we didn’t have on our list that made Healthline.com’s list is that turmeric can be used to treat scabies. The article goes on to say that scabies is “a condition caused by microscopic mites that leave a rash in the skin.” But fortunately, “in an early study conducted in India, a combination of turmeric and neem, a plant native to India, was effective in treating scabies.” So that’s definitely another great use of turmeric!

 

 

As far as the potential risks of turmeric are concerned, the Healthline.com article continues to say that although turmeric is typically quite safe, “There are risks of using turmeric. When using turmeric, you need to be careful about the dosage, the type of product you use, and how it might react to other medications you take. Turmeric has a low bioavailability. This means that your metabolism burns it off quickly and your body doesn’t absorb much.

Avoid taking too much turmeric at one time and wait to see how your body reacts before taking more. If you take other medications, discuss the use of turmeric with your doctor. When applied to the skin, turmeric can temporarily stain the skin or leave a yellow residue. This is normal. But if you’re allergic, direct skin contact can cause irritation, redness, and swelling.

Test turmeric on your forearm, applying a dime-sized amount and waiting 24 to 48 hours to see if you react before using on your face. Do not use turmeric on your skin if you’re allergic to the spice in food.”

This is very important to take into consideration, not only with turmeric, but with any new natural skincare ingredients you are trying for the first time. It’s always recommended to apply a small amount of any new product on an unaffected area of the skin, before trying it on the face to make sure you don’t have any allergies or adverse reactions. And if you do have allergies to any specific ingredient, definitely don’t use it on your skin!

 

 

The healthline.com post also mentioned that turmeric can temporarily stain the skin. Don’t worry, we’ll share some expert tips on how to avoid or remove any staining from turmeric later in this article.

If you’re wondering how often to use turmeric, then this next question and answer from Quora is just for you!

 

Can we apply turmeric on face daily?

“Yes, you can apply turmeric daily on your face and neck but make sure you have a mixture of turmeric with any or all of these – raw milk, honey, gram flour, yogurt etc. … Just wash your face with your regular face wash and pat dry your face.”

 

So while you can use turmeric every day on your skin if you like, we definitely wouldn’t recommend that you do so. We would recommend 2-3 times per week at most, but if you are going to use turmeric for your skin every day, we would suggest that you at least rotate which ingredients you’re mixing the turmeric with, and take breaks every so often. If possible, even try to alternate between turmeric powder and turmeric essential oil. Since they both have the same anti-inflammatory and skin health-boosting properties, it can be great for your skin to change the form it comes in every once in a while.

 

 

One of the components recommended in that last answer is a key ingredient in this next question and answer: milk!

 

Can we apply turmeric on face overnight?

“Overnight Turmeric And Milk Mask

Make a runny paste by mixing turmeric with milk. With your fingers or a brush, apply it all over your face. You can leave it on overnight or wash it off once it dries up completely. … If you are leaving the mask on overnight, rinse your face with cold water the next morning.”

 

As StyleCraze shows us, making a turmeric face mask can be as simple as mixing some turmeric with milk! This sounds like a great way to make a simple overnight face mask, but that sounds like it could potentially get a little messy if you move around at all in your sleep! So just be careful with this one. Because of turmeric’s potential to stain, we recommend being safe and sparing when it comes to using turmeric overnight.

 

 

For our next question and answer, we wanted to look at another way to utilize the natural therapeutic benefits of turmeric powder for your face. This next article from NDTV.com’s Food Page features a great DIY recipe that you can make at home. You’ll even see a few familiar ingredients from one of our previous answers.

 

How do I apply turmeric on my face?

“Turmeric can help restore your natural glow and treat uneven skin tone. In order to improve uneven skin tone and make your skin look bright, mix one teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of milk and 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric to make a quick face pack. Leave it on for 25 minutes and then wash off.”

 

Like we said, some of those ingredients should look familiar! There are just some ingredients that work great with turmeric and this recipe makes use of several of them to create a nice face mask that you can use to boost your skin’s natural glow and treat any areas of uneven skin tone.

 

 

As you might have seen above, we haven’t agreed with every answer you’ve seen so far, especially when it comes to using turmeric face masks daily and wearing them overnight. This next answer from Healthline.com’s article Turmeric Face Mask: Best DIY Options and How to Use Them, is more in line with how we recommend using turmeric powder for your face and skin.

 

How many times should I apply turmeric mask?

“Avoid leaving on overnight, as turmeric has the propensity to stain (especially if you have lighter skin). You can try washing your face with milk, if there is some staining from this yellow spice. You can use the mask up to two to three times per week.”

 

Especially at first, it’s probably best to use the turmeric face masks in moderation until you see how they affect your skin. In our next question and answer set, we went over to WikiHow to see the best way to avoid any staining when using turmeric on your skin or face.

 

 

Will turmeric stain my face?

“Turmeric is a yellow spice usually used in making curry, but turmeric also helps exfoliate your skin and prevent acne. However. … If you accidentally stain your skin,face, or nails while using turmeric, you’ll be able to scrub the pigment off with common household items.”

 

The post has several different methods, including using a vegetable oil, making a sugar scrub and mixing lemon juice with baking soda. Check out the wikiHow post 3 Ways to Remove Turmeric Stains from Skin for more details.

 

For our last question and answer set of this post, we wanted to discuss a few more ways to remove turmeric or any potential turmeric staining from your face or skin.  

 

How can we remove turmeric from face?

“So, gently warm a bit of olive or coconut oil and massage it into your face for about a minute, then wipe away with a cotton pad. Or you can try my favourite trick: mix some lemon with sugar and scrub your skin with the solution.”

 

 

These are some great tips to try from The Beauty Gypsy’s post on How to remove turmeric stains from your skin. They use some of the same ingredients as the wikiHow post, but between the options in two sets of articles, you have a little more flexibility.

 

Enjoyed learning more about turmeric benefits for the skin? In our next post, we’ll look at some more answers for questions people also ask about Using Turmeric for the Face.

 

 

Sources

1. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/article/2001299126/six-amazing-skin-benefits-of-turmeric
2. https://www.healthline.com/health/turmeric-for-skin
3. https://www.quora.com/Is-it-good-to-apply-turmeric-to-body-everyday
4. https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/best-diy-overnight-face-masks/
5. https://food.ndtv.com/beauty/turmeric-powder-for-beauty-how-to-use-it-for-your-face-and-skin-1749164
6. https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/turmeric-face-mask
7. https://m.wikihow.com/Remove-Turmeric-Stains-from-Skin
8. https://thebeautygypsy.com/remove-turmeric-stains/