Improves Skin Health
When you have healthy skin, it is proof that your internal systems are also healthy. And turmeric can help you achieve healthy skin because of its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, studies show that turmeric is effective in treating various skin conditions such as psoriasis, photoaging, atopic dermatitis (eczema), and acne.
In particular, curcumin helps in the safe and effective treatment of psoriasis. In the study, the researchers introduced curcumin orally to the test subjects. Doctors are waiting for more conclusive test results before recommending curcumin supplements. Various tests found that topical curcumin is also effective even if people use it in high doses. However, it could be unappealing due to curcumin’s bright yellow or orange color.
Aside from controlling psoriasis flares, turmeric can help decrease acne and scarring, heal wounds faster, and increase the skin’s luster and glow. It is also possible that turmeric can cure some skin cancers, facial redness, oral lichen planus, and pruritus. For example, a pilot study revealed that a 15-day turmeric paste treatment could clear up 97 percent of scabies.
