Turmeric: My Anti-aging Secret Revealed

As we age, our skin ages with us. While we can't turn back time, there is one natural and healthy remedy to reduce the signs of ageing.

Turmeric, which contains the active ingredient – curcumin, has been widely praised as 'having it all' when it comes to anti-ageing beauty routine.

Turmeric is very versatile, and it can be consumed in cooking, sipped as a delicious beverage, or made into a hydrating face mask. It is a natural remedy that can contribute to a glowing complexion and change the appearance of the fine lines which come with ageing.

Here are some of the many simple ways we can use turmeric to start our own anti-aging journey.

How To Get Glowing Skin With Turmeric

If you would like to restore the glow of your dull skin, changing your diet to include more food or beverage items containing turmeric could be the answer.

Turmeric can work from the inside to improve ageing skin health. When you feel good on the inside, you have a more positive outlook on life.

Consuming turmeric in its powdered form can help to slow down or even reverse the signs of ageing. Whether cooking it or sipping it, the benefits are the same.

As the main active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin can be a powerful force when used for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

A cup of turmeric latte or turmeric smoothie to brighten your complexion

As we age, the glowing, dewy skin of our youth slowly fades. The anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric can have a positive effect on your skin to restore that youthful glow.

If you are looking for a way to use turmeric, why don't you put it in your favourite beverages today? The anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric can brighten your complexion when used as part of your daily hydration intake.

For a delicious golden brew, turmeric can be served in a latte with your favourite milk or a smoothie combined with the fruits of your choice.

Consuming turmeric in this way can activate the anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing properties to restore your youthful glow.

Try this quick and easy way to prepare Turmeric and Matcha Latte at home.

1. Combine 350ml almond milk (or any milk of your choice) with ¼ teaspoon of Turmeric Powder, ¼ teaspoon of Matcha Powder and a grind of black pepper
2. Whisk ingredients together and place in a saucepan or use a milk frother
3. Heat gently and stir constantly
4. Once hot, serve in a mug with some cinnamon sprinkled on top

And did you know that turmeric will be further activated for better anti-ageing results when combined with black pepper? Don’t forget to add some black pepper to your turmeric latte or smoothie next time.

Cooking with turmeric powder can help slow down the ageing process

Cooking with turmeric can help to release antioxidants which can improve skin elasticity. When put in your food, it makes a delicious flavouring as well as a formidable force against dull, lacklustre skin.

Dull skin is a sign of ageing due to the molecular structure of your skin being affected by free radicals.

When you consume turmeric in your cooking, you release free radical scavengers to halt the damage to your molecules and slow down the ageing process.

Whether you are an adventurous cook or just like to keep it simple, you will be happy to know that a variety of dishes have turmeric as an ingredient.

Turmeric should be added to stir-fry dishes when at the sauté stage. Cook it into your favourite stir-fry or soup when you cook up the onions and garlic. This process not only brings out the best flavour but will activate the benefits to your skin and body.

Cauliflower also tastes amazing with a turmeric dressing or a light sprinkle before baking.

To jazz up your root vegetables, brush them with a good quality of olive oil and sprinkle them with turmeric before roasting. The application of turmeric will add a slightly warm peppery flavour. 

If a glowing skin tone and weight loss are on your mind, you might like to try this zingy dressing to liven up your salad of choice. Combine ¼ cup of tahini with three tablespoons each of lemon juice and oil, ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder. Pour over your salad and enjoy! Read:

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For brunch with a difference, add half a teaspoon of turmeric and some coconut milk to your scrambled eggs. Serve with sourdough toast and a sprig of parsley, and some freshly ground pepper.

Reduce wrinkles while staying hydrated with turmeric tea

Good hydration means that signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles can be reduced. When used as part of your daily hydration requirements, turmeric tea is a delicious substitute for regular tea and other beverages.

Turmeric delivers anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to fight free radicals and retain some of the natural collagen on your face.

Hydration should be a significant part of your daily beauty routine to help maintain your ageing skin. Sipping delicious turmeric tea can help stop the signs of ageing by keeping your dry skin hydrated.

The simplest way to make turmeric tea is to mix a teaspoon of Turmeric Cut with some hot water. Sweeten with some honey or Stevia Leaf Powder to taste.

Alternatively, you can spice it up even more and pair it with Ginger Tea and a slice of lemon. Don't forget to add some black pepper to increase curcumin absorption.

Turmeric is not the only tea that can help you stay hydrated, read:

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SUMMARY Turmeric is a 'super food' that benefits your ageing skin by decreasing molecular skin damage. It can be cooked up in your favourite recipe or sipped in a latte or tea form. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties help to fight free radicals, which can restore your youthful glow by hydrating your dehydrated skin.

Turmeric can help you look younger

We can use the health benefits of turmeric on the outer layers of our skin as well as the inside! The same properties that benefit us when we consume turmeric come into play when turmeric is applied to our skin.

Applying a mixture of turmeric and other natural ingredients to your face can help you slow the signs of skin ageing.

Looking in the mirror each day won’t have to be a negative experience anymore. These are some ways you can use turmeric to take care of your skin.

Use turmeric masks to get rid of wrinkles, tighten and hydrate your skin

Wrinkles, fine lines, and dry skin are signs of ageing, which can be treated with turmeric. The properties found in turmeric can retain collagen deposits in your ageing skin, and keep your skin moisturised.

Turmeric masks can be used as a completely natural beauty treatment to eliminate the signs of ageing. When mixed with milk or lemon juice, turmeric can help to restore your youthful looks and reverse the signs of ageing.

The curcumin in turmeric can work to fight free radicals, which can improve the appearance of your skin with regular use. That is why using turmeric as part of your beauty routine can help.

The following recipes can be used to detoxify, tighten, and hydrate your skin while maintaining your natural collagen deposits.

• For wrinkles and fine lines: Combine one teaspoon of Greek yoghurt, ½ a teaspoon of honey, ½ a teaspoon of turmeric powder and a few drops of apple cider vinegar. After you have washed your skin with water, apply the mask to your face and leave for around 15 minutes. Remove with a warm washcloth.

• For saggy skin: Combine ¼ a teaspoon of turmeric powder with an egg yolk and a teaspoon of olive oil. Apply it to your face. Leave this anti-inflammatory on your skin for around 20 minutes before rinsing.

• For dry skin: Make a hydrating mask from one tablespoon of lemon juice, three tablespoons of milk and ¼ of a teaspoon of turmeric powder. Mix the ingredients in a small bowl. Apply it to your face. Leave on for 10 – 20 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.

Who said beauty had to be complicated and expensive?

Try one of our recipes above to achieve the results you want. You can use those masks twice a week, followed by your favourite moisturiser.

Renew your dull complexion with DIY turmeric powder scrub

Dull or rough skin can be signs of ageing. It is caused by dead skin cells and congested pores.

An exfoliant made with turmeric powder can slough away the old cells to reveal a glowing complexion.

Exfoliation can increase the circulation of your blood which can brighten your complexion and make you feel fresh.

When mixed with natural ingredients and massaged gently onto your face, turmeric can form the basis of an effective and refreshing facial scrub. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of turmeric help to revive your dull skin tone.

Actor Thandie Newton calls turmeric her "secret beauty weapon" and uses it as part of her beauty routine.

Follow these steps to make a simple but effective turmeric scrub.

1. Mix two tablespoons of turmeric powder with four tablespoons of chickpea flour, add water to make a thick paste
2. Apply to your face or other areas of your skin in a smooth and gentle circular motion
3. Wash your face with cool water, then use a soft towel to remove extra moisture

Have youthful lips once again with a turmeric lip mask

As we age, our lips sometimes become thinner and less plump. Fine lines around our mouths can cause our lipstick to bleed.

The antioxidant properties of turmeric fight the free radicals that reduce our lips' natural collagen deposits.

Turmeric can work to retain and plump up the existing collagen in our lips to iron out some of those fine lines. A lip mask with turmeric powder and some natural ingredients can help restore your lips’ softness and fullness.

Make a natural lip treatment by combining ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder and a teaspoon of honey. Gently rub on lips and leave for 15 minutes. Remove with a soft, damp cloth.

Alternatively, we can combine ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder and a tablespoon of milk. Apply to your lips for 5 – 10 minutes.

The treatment can be applied as often as you wish, and it is simple and easy to mix up. You don't need to seek expensive beauty treatments to get naturally pink and youthful-looking lips.

A turmeric under-eye mask may help get rid of raccoon eyes

Weakened tissue around your eyes can be one of the signs of ageing. Turmeric can be used to reduce the shadows of 'raccoon eyes'.

The tissue around our eyes is very thin. Ageing means that our bodies produce less collagen, making the skin under the eyes thinner and causing us to get that hollow look.

Turmeric can be used as part of the solution to minimise the dark circles caused by a breakdown in the skin underneath your eyes.

It can help eliminate the circles when we mix turmeric powder with other natural ingredients and apply it to the area that makes you look tired.

Here is a simple under-eye mask recipe that may help you look more lively.

1. Combination of ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder and a squeeze of lemon juice
2. Dab around the area with a cotton bud.
3. Leave on for 15 minutes and then rinse carefully

For a gentler recipe, use one tablespoon of turmeric and one tablespoon of organic buttermilk. Mix into a paste and apply under the eyes. Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse carefully.

Take care not to get it in your eyes!

Reduce the signs of age spots with turmeric powder

Age spots, as their name would suggest, appear on our skin as we age. You can have them professionally removed. However, there is a simple way to reduce the appearance of the spots, a combination of turmeric and lemon juice.

Age spots are small, flat, darkened spots on our faces and other parts of our bodies.

To reduce dark spots, why don’t you try this homemade remedy?

1. Combine ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder and a tablespoon of lemon juice
2. Apply with a cotton bud
3. Leave on for 15 minutes before rinsing

You should repeat the following day for better results.

SUMMARY Turmeric can be an effective treatment for the many signs of ageing when used on the outer layers of your skin. From plumping ageing lips to exfoliating your dull skin, the benefits of turmeric as an anti-ageing treatment are many and varied.

Turmeric for wounds and scars

Turmeric can be a cost-effective and natural way to solve a problem experienced by many women.

As we age, it sometimes takes longer to heal minor wounds and scars. With its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components, turmeric has the added benefit of helping those issues.

When turmeric powder is applied directly to wounds, it can positively improve minor tissue wounds like scars or unsightly skin blemishes.

Another of those irritating signs of ageing, as a woman, is increased facial hair.

When used as a scrub, turmeric may be a great solution for you to reduce excessive or unwanted hair.

Try this recipe if you want to reduce facial hair.

1. Combine one teaspoon of turmeric powder with two tablespoons of flour (or ground oats), three tablespoons of milk or yoghurt and half a teaspoon of honey.
2. Mix well and apply the mixture to your face.
3. Allow to dry and then remove with lukewarm water
4. Gently rub with your hands or a face cloth.

SUMMARY Turmeric has a wide range of benefits for your ageing facial skin and can be a cure for many things that ail you as you get older, including the unsightly problem of visible facial hair and the scars and wounds that take so much longer to heal as you age.

Conclusion

As you age, you don't need to sacrifice your well-being or your appearance. The benefits of using turmeric for the signs of ageing range from improving your skin elasticity to getting rid of those dark rings under your eyes.

When cooked up in your favourite dish or brewed in a latte, turmeric can positively affect your ageing skin.

Facial masks made with turmeric are a natural way to improve the condition of your largest organ, your skin.