Health & Beauty Benefits of Turmeric

Curcumin is the superstar in turmeric and provides the following benefits:

• Anti-inflammatory:

  • May reduce redness and puffiness caused by inflammation
  • May soothe and calm skin and scalp

• Antibacterial:

  • May help to fight acne-causing bacteria
  • May unclog pores and reduce excess oil production, which can help to prevent future breakouts

• Brighten skin:

  • May help brighten and even out skin tone & reduce the appearance of dark spots

• Anti-aging:

  • Boosts collagen production which can improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

• May whiten teeth

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Beauty Recipes with Turmeric

Here are my favorite ways to add turmeric to my natural beauty routine:

Turmeric & Brown Sugar Scrub

• Recipe:

  • 1 cup organic brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup carrier oil of choice (I like coconut oil or V-6)
  • 2 tablespoons organic turmeric powder
  • 15 drops of essential oils of choice (I like Lemon, Ginger, or Thieves in this recipe)
  • 10 drops Vitamin E

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Soothing Oil Pulling Chews

When I have these handy, premade in my fridge, I'm much more likely to be consistent with this morning routine.

• Recipe:

  • Melt 1/2 cup coconut oil over low heat on the stove
  • Stir in about 1-2 teaspoons turmeric
  • Stir in about 20 drops of Copaiba Essential Oil
  • More on essential oils for oral health here
  • Pour into silicone molds into about 1 tablespoon portions
  • Put in fridge or freezer until hardened
  • Store in a container in the fridge

• Directions:

  • Put 1-2 chews in your mouth and chew until it melts
  • Swish for 5-20 minutes
  • Spit out in the trash

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Detox Shot with Turmeric

When I take this daily, I notice increased energy, better breathing, and less bloating.

• Recipe:

  • Mix any of the following:
    • 1 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar (it has to be raw, unfiltered, with the mother)
    • Juice from 1 lemon (I like this citrus juicer / squeezer)
    • 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper (find it here)
    • 1-2 tbsp. Honey (raw and local is preferred, if unavailable, this one is great)
    • 1/4 tsp Turmeric 
    • Water - You can dilute this as strong or as weak as you prefer. I usually add about 1/4 cup water. I filter my water with this filter. 
    • Essential Oils
      • My favorites: Copaiba, Thieves, Lemon Vitality

• Instructions:

  • Take daily in the morning.

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Turmeric Face Masks

Here are my favorite face masks that work great with turmeric:

• Bentonite clay and apple cider vinegar face mask

  • Mix together
    • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
    • 1-2 tablespoons bentonite clay
    • 1-2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
      • Note: don't use metal utensils or bowls with bentonite clay
    • Apply to your face and let sit 10-20 minutes
    • Rinse off the mask
  • Get the full recipe here

• Vitamin-rich pumpkin face mask

  • Mix together
    • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • 1-2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  • Get the recipe variations here

• Turmeric Honey Face Mask

  • Mix together
    • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • 1 - 2 tablespoons yogurt or kefir
  • Apply to your face and let sit for 10-20 minutes
  • Rinse off the mask

My Favorite Turmeric Supplements

I also love these supplements with turmeric:

• Mango Rose Golden Turmeric 
  • This makes the best golden turmeric milk drink when added to warm milk!
• Spiced Turmeric Tea
• MindWise
  • Turmeric is great for heart & brain health and is found in this supplement.
• Master Formula
  • My favorite multivitamin and has turmeric.

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