You might be surprised how this Thai herb Turmeric has been used in various forms of skincare, cuisine and as a medical ingredient in Thailand since ancient times.
Turmeric is commonly found in tropical countries of Southeast Asia. It’s in the same family of plants as ginger, and much like ginger and galangal it has very bright yellow color. All parts of turmeric can be used. Usually it is boiled and dried out, then ground into powder. It’s then commonly used as a spice ingredient in curries. It has also been used for a long time as a medicine as antibacterial agent, a powerful anti-inflammatory for skin diseases, and possibly has benefits for Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, liver disorders and arthritis.
For cosmetics and skincare, turmeric has been a secret ingredient for asians, especially Thai women’s beautiful skin for many generations. It’s affordable and can be found everywhere. As I grew up I saw my grandmother and mother use turmeric powder as a skin scrub. This facial scrub is used to brighten skin and make the face younger looking.
My mom mixed it with other herbal ingredients and used it in a Thai herbal massage ball to heal herself after my sister’s birth delivery. Evert time she used it, we all also enjoyed the soothing aroma of turmeric is all over my house.
Easy recipe for using turmeric to brighten your skin and give you that baby face we all want:
Ingredients: a tiny bit of fresh turmeric, tamarind juice, honey, milk, a lime
Directions: Mix all ingredients together and massage all over your face avoiding the eye areas. You will notice that dead skin cells and acne will disappeared quickly. If you want to make a big batch to use later I recommend boiling all ingredients so they can keep for long long time.
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