{"id":407287,"date":"2021-05-06T10:33:07","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T14:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dnaistheway.com\/?p=407287"},"modified":"2021-05-06T10:33:08","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T14:33:08","slug":"what-about-turmeric-for-acne-is-it-worth-the-orange-face","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dnaistheway.com\/what-about-turmeric-for-acne-is-it-worth-the-orange-face\/","title":{"rendered":"What About Turmeric for acne-Is It Worth The Orange Face?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Before I discuss turmeric for acne, let me tell you about my first experience with turmeric. My friend Betty Jo invited me to her house for a day of self-care. Frankly, I really needed it. I also needed some time to converse with another adult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have been home with my children for months due to what has been happening in the world. Yes, I know all the technology that I could have used to have a conversation, but I desired a normal conversation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So when she offered the invitation, I talked my husband into watching the kids for a few hours and hit the road. Now Betty Jo only lives a few miles away, but the distance felt like a million miles. I could not get to her house quick enough. I felt like I had just escaped from some never-ending drama to freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Betty Jo told me she had a recipe for a new dish she wanted to prepare for lunch along with a new drink. Oh, I wonder if it is going to be red or white. I knew Betty Jo, and she would surely have both. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I drove down her driveway like a speed demon, I envisioned her opening the door with two wine glasses in her hands. One hand with a red and the other hand holding a white wine. All I can say is let the self-care begin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To My Surprise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As soon as I parked my car, I flung the car door open and headed to her front door. As I reached for the doorknob, the door flung open, and I stopped in my tracts. What the heck is that? Something or someone strange opened the door? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To my surprise, it was Betty Joe’s voice but not her face. All I can say is that this person in front of me looked like a Jack-o-lantern. with a cut out for the eyes and mouth, but the remainder of the face was an orange color. But this creature did have a glass of red wine that she handed to me as she welcomed me into her home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the shock, I asked Betty Jo what was going on. She simply replied, “I am trying out this new turmeric mask.” You can imagine my shock when I said, “what the heck is turmeric, and why do you have it on your face?” In a nutshell, this was my introduction to turmeric. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is turmeric?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have ever had Indian food, chances are you have had turmeric. This orange spice comes from the root of the Curcuma longa<\/em>. Turmeric is also in the same plant family as ginger. While ginger has nubs on the root where new plants begin, turmeric is a straighter root. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To satisfy my curiosity, I took a trip to a large grocery store that I knew carried fresh ginger. I found turmeric root just a few bins away and was very curious about this herb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can peel it and add it to soups or stews. You can also grate it into dishes such as egg salad or scrambled eggs. If you decide to peel fresh turmeric, be prepared to have stained hands. The orange color easily comes off the root and stains everything. You can use lemon juice to remove the stain, but why go through all this when you can simply wear gloves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I knew even if I wore gloves, I would still get stains all over myself, so I checked out the dried spice aisle. Due to the popularity of Indian food, dried turmeric is as easy to find as dried ginger in most grocery stores.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turmeric as a facial treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before moving on to the facial treatment, let\u2019s take a look at why turmeric can be used to treat acne. The pores on your face can become inflamed when they are clogged with oil and dirt. The body\u2019s natural response is to fight the infection with inflammation. Turmeric contains a chemical (curcumin) that is considered an anti-inflammatory, which helps prevent or reduce inflammation in the pores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turmeric <\/a>helps manage microorganisms that can cause bacteria that will set into the pores. With the control of these bacteria, we can reduce the spread of acne. Just a bit of information on the side turmeric also contains antioxidants that are beneficial to the skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, there is a downside to turmeric. It can cause contact dermatitis, which is an irritation of the skin when Turmeric touches it. Before applying a mask, make sure to test it on your arm and wait 24 hours for a reaction. If nothing happens, then you can create your own turmeric facial mask using the dried spice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need some ideas, check out this DIY facial mask recipe on YouTube.  But beware, when using any turmeric mask, you may end up with an orange-stained face as Betty Jo did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIY Turmeric Face Mask<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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