What it does: Turmeric have been found to cut the skin’s melanin production. It also helps suntanned skin return to its normal shade faster.
How to do it: Mix turmeric powder (you can find this easily in most supermarkets. It is used mainly for Indian cooking so look for stores in areas that cater to this market.) with cucumber juice or lemon juice to make a paste. Apply to the affected area. Leave on for fifteen minutes. Rinse off. With daily use, skin pigmentation will even out.
Why it helps: Turmeric has powerful antioxidant properties, protects against environmental toxins, and has antibacterial properties.
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[...] Turmeric – a traditional skin remedy to lighten skin [...]
its good for brigthening the skin before amajor event like a wedding… mix the paste with coconut oil, apply to face and neck area, then uwash it off with yoghurt.
This stains your skin a yellowish shade – freaks me out. I read that the stains are not permanent but still … something to consider if u want to try this idea. I tried the Lemon Juice/Turmeric idea but will probably not do it again, the yellow stains which I PRAY are just temporary scare me, my finger nails are yellow, as are my fingers, the lines in my palm etc… Good Luck
to prevent the stain from occuring,drop a tiny bit of extra virgin olive oil to your mix of turmeric, and even as it dries on your skin, when washed off, no stain occurs.
I have been using Turmeric powder for a few days because an Indian friend recommended the skin toning and hair inhibitor properties. So far it looks good, but I can’t tell much about the hair inhibitors yet, she said it takes awhile of regular use. Several times a week for maybe two months. One problem is that I have an opposite complexion of her, with light hair and fair skin and I fell victim of the yellow stain. It looked like a highlighter marker all over my face and arms where I had applied the paste. Soap and a loofah didn’t make much of a difference, but for all of you who have had this problem I wanted to let you know that my facewash took it right off. I use Mary Kay their Timewise cleanser. Then it helps me know I’m ok to use the product without fear of long lasting stains.
I know for a fact that turmeric has healed my staph infection, though it’s left me looking like a splotchy pumpkin. That’s ok with me. Does anyone know if it lightens hair on the face? I thought I read something about turmeric stopping hair growth, has anyone had any results in this department?
Yes, for fair tones the tumeric may stain more. So, it’s best to use the night or 2 before so that the stain will have time to fade.