ROLE OF TURMERIC IN COSMETICS

It is belonging to the family: zingeberaceae
It is a flowering plant having a height of 1meter
It contains yellow to orange cylindrical rhizomes
The main active ingredient is CURCUMIN.
The roots of the plant are used in cooking.
It has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.


USES:
Natural glow
Wound healing
Psoriasis
Acne scaring
Scabies
Eczema, alopecia, lichen planus


This sunset-yellow spice, scientifically known as Curcuma longa, has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties that can help to:
• heal wounds
• prevent breakouts (and lessen active ones)
• fight eczema and psoriasis
• reduce acne scarring
• brighten dark circles
• bring out your natural glow


Turmeric for skin lightening
A triple shot of espresso can work wonders on your brain, but not so much for under-eye shadows. After your next all-nighter, try turmeric!
A recent study found that turmeric essential oil in a lotion formulation can brighten skin within three weeks with results that last just as long.
These glowing benefits are likely the result of powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds working together to heal and bring out the natural health of skin.

Turmeric to slow hair growth
The same study found that turmeric may help slow unwanted hair growth.
Curcuma oil, from the same family as turmeric, was applied on the underarm of 60 women for 10 weeks. The study found that the oil reduced or slowed hair growth on the tested area.
The time it takes likely depends on the texture of your hair, as thinner hair will react more quickly than coarse hair. Expect turmeric oil to work less dramatically than waxing or shaving.

Turmeric to soothe psoriasis
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease in which inflammation causes skin cells to build upon each other, creating scaly patches that are prone to cracking and bleeding.
Curcumin, the primary active compound found in turmeric, contains anti-inflammatory enzymes that can combat cell production and reduce these uncomfortable skin patches.
Studies have shown that both topical and oral curcumin can improve symptoms of plaque psoriasis in 9–12 weeks.

Turmeric to fade acne scarring
Turmeric can help fade the acne scars of your hormonal youth. The jury’s still out on its ability to erase the emotional pain!
Still struggling with acne? Not only will the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric help, but so will its antibacterial properties.
Acne is commonly caused by the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes. This is typically treated with antibiotics, which are becoming less effective as a result of drug resistance.
But a 2013 study suggests curcumin combined with lauric acid is an effective way to combat acne-causing bacteria.
You can use turmeric powder in combination with many skin-healthy DIY face mask ingredients, such as honey, apple cider vinegar, yogurt, or aloe.
You can also purchase turmeric essential oil. Essential oils are very concentrated and must be diluted in a carrier oil before applying to the skin.
Essential oils are not meant to be swallowed. Choosing the herb in powder form makes recipes easier.

Turmeric to combat sun damage and signs of aging
UV rays are your skin’s worst enemy — they cause sunburns, skin cancer, fine lines,
hyperpigmentation, and wrinkles. But turmeric may help you turn back the clock, in a manner of speaking.
A recent study found that turmeric’s antioxidant compounds significantly improved sun damage in rat skin, a possible early indication for the potential to slow the effects of aging in humans.
Antioxidants prevent free radicals like pollution and UV rays from affecting your skin’s elasticity — the quality that keeps your skin feeling soft and supple.
Most importantly, turmeric blocks the enzyme elastase, which attacks your skin’s ability to produce elastin — a substance which gives your skin structure.
If elastase is left unchecked, your body can’t produce the proteins it needs to keep your skin flexible, leading to wrinkles.

Turmeric to heal wounds
When you get injured, your body’s natural response is to send white blood cells and healing enzymes to the wound to stave off infection — this is what causes inflammation.
While that sounds like a good thing, it also causes the not-so-beneficial effects of heat, redness, and pain.
Turmeric counteracts this response, fighting inflammation and oxidation to calm the swelling and make those wounds a little less angry.
Turmeric also speeds up the skin’s ability to form new, healthy tissue. It boosts collagen production too, meaning your injury heals faster and scars less.

Turmeric to treat scabies
Even bugs are no match for turmeric.
Scabies is an infestation of the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrows under your skin and — if left untreated — can lay eggs. The result is an itchy, rash-like irritation on your skin.
Scabies is typically treated with a prescription cream and hydrocortisone lotion, but a 2011 study from India showed that the combination of turmeric and neem (the extract from a native Indian tree) was 97 percent effective in curing scabies.

Turmeric to treat other skin conditions
Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory and free-radical-fighting properties have made it a topic of study for countless skin issues, but the extent of its health benefits are still being researched.
Along with the issues mentioned above, studies show that turmeric may also be beneficial in treating:
• stretch marks
• dry skin
• skin cancer
• scleroderma
• vitiligo