TURMERIC (haldi)

                                                   India and Pakistan are main producers of turmeric plant. This plant

has its own importance because of which it has been used in India for so many years. Turmeric is typically used in its dried form and plays a major part in Ayurvedic medicines. It has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. It's used all over the world for medicinal purpose, coloring purpose and cosmetic purpose. Indian woman apply turmeric before bathing because its antibacterial property protects the skin from infections and protects it from harmful sun rays.
                                                                                    Turmeric is considered highly pious in India and has been used in various Indian ceremonies like Pujas, wedding ceremonies and in many Asian dishes. It has a distinctly earthy smell and is slightly hot.


PROPERTIES :-

• It helps to reduce skin pigmentation.
• Gently reduce the appearance of acne. 
• It helps us to get skin glowing skin.
• It helps maintaining the elasticity of the skin. 
  

• It helps in reducing skin rashes. 
• It reduces facial hair growth.
• It helps in quickening the healing process.
• It helps reducing gum infection 
• It helps preventing skin infection.
• It is used for arthritis, stomach pain and diarrhea.

USE OF TURMERIC IN DIFFERENT MASKS :-

1) FOR ACNE -

                      Pinch of turmeric powder
                      Pinch of nutmeg powder
                      1 tbsp red lentil (masoor dal) powder
                      Milk

• Mix all the above ingredients in a bowl
• Add milk to make a thin paste of it
• Apply this mask evenly on your face.
• Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Rinse it with lukewarm water 
• Follow with your skin type moisturizer

2) FOR FAIRNESS -

                    Pinch of turmeric powder

                    Two saffron petals

                    1 tbsp barley flour
                    Milk

• Mix all the above ingredients in a bowl
• Add milk to make a thin paste of it
• Apply this mask evenly on your face.
• Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Rinse it with lukewarm water while gently massaging 
• Follow with your skin type moisturizer

                       
3) FOR GLOW -

                      Pinch of turmeric powder
                      2 drops of honey
                      1 tbsp barley flour
                      Milk

• Mix all the above ingredients in a bowl
• Add milk to make a thin paste of it
• Apply this mask evenly on your face.
• Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Rinse it with lukewarm water 
• Follow with your skin type moisturizer