INVEST in this ‘gold’ trick for FOREVER YOUNG skin
For MILLENNIA, the women of India have kept their skin glowing… youthful… and healthy…
Simply by using a “home cure” that comes straight out of their kitchens.
It BANISHES blemishes… ERADICATES irritation… and even builds a “burn barrier”…
For those living in one of the most SUN-BAKED regions in the world.
What’s their secret?
It’s a spice that you might not already have in your pantry… and that you may have NEVER tasted before…
But it’s one of the most EXCITING natural cures out there.
Spicy skin secret
Known throughout the world as “yellow root,” the golden-hued culinary spice known as turmeric (Curcuma longa) has a history that dates back nearly 4,000 years…
And in Indian culture, it’s considered a symbol of good fortune… prosperity… and beauty.
Specifically, it’s referred to in the Sanskrit language as “which gives fair complexion” and “enhancer of body complexion”… which is just a small clue as to the skin benefits of this root vegetable.
Now, I’ve shared with you before how turmeric can ALLEVIATE pain with its potent anti-inflammatory action.
Well, its ability to BANISH inflammation also helps SOOTHE sunburns.
But turmeric doesn’t stop there.
Because it’s also a powerful antioxidant…
Which helps HEAL cuts and scrapes… and REGENERATE tissue.
It’s no wonder that turmeric is added to wound dressings throughout Southeast Asia!
That’s also because turmeric also acts as an antibacterial…
Even against antibiotic-resistant strains… and even in diabetic patients who struggle with wound healing.
Not only can turmeric help keep skin openings from getting infected…
But it can also help ABOLISH acne!
And it’s known to help REDUCE scarring, too.
How could ALL of these skin benefits be packed into ONE humble spice?
The key seems to be a compound called curcumin, which gives turmeric its yellow color.
Research has shown how curcumin can help keep DNA damage at bay (especially from UV exposure)…
Which explains how turmeric may also help INHIBIT the formation of melanoma and other skin cancers.
And I’ve already shared with you right here in eAlert how curcumin helps beat back bone cancer.
Now, many of turmeric’s benefits come from actually EATING the spice…
But when it comes to its cosmetic value… and skin-rejuvenating properties… you’ll want to use it topically.
You may find turmeric as an ingredient in some skin care products… like facial masks…
Or add a few drops of turmeric essential oil to a moisturizer or cream you already have.
You can also create a homemade paste using turmeric powder and a carrier oil or other skin-soothing liquid (like aloe vera).
As with anything new, you’ll want to conduct a patch test first to detect any sensitivities or allergies.
Also, the color of turmeric is so bright and dramatic that it could stain your skin if left on for too long… and not washed off right away.
It’s not harmful… but you might not like the way it looks afterwards.
To spicing up your skincare,
Melissa Young
