7 Tips For Brides To Be To Use Turmeric Powder In Their Skincare Routine

By Yashika Goel
12 Feb 2025, 11:00 IST

Turmeric powder has been used in Indian skincare routines for centuries. It helps reduce inflammation, acne and breakouts. Tap to read the seven ways you can add it to your skincare routine.

Turmeric face wash

Mix a teaspoon of turmeric powder with milk. Use this as a cleansing milk to gently cleanse your face.

Turmeric face mask

Combine half a tablespoon of turmeric powder with one tablespoon of yoghurt and a teaspoon of honey. Apply this to your face for 15-20 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.

Turmeric face scrub

Combine turmeric powder with gram flour (besan) and two tablespoons of milk. Scrub your face gently to remove dead skin cells and improve skin texture.

Turmeric spot treatment

Mix a teaspoon of turmeric powder with aloe vera gel and water. Apply this using a cotton swab on the acne spot to reduce redness and inflammation.

Turmeric bath soak

Add two tablespoons of turmeric with Epsom salt and a few drops of essential oils. Soak in this for 15-20 minutes to gently cleanse and detoxify the skin.

Turmeric toner

Mix one tablespoon of turmeric, aloe vera gel, green tea, and water. Transfer this into a spray bottle and use it to soothe skin.

Turmeric lip treatment

Mix a teaspoon of turmeric powder with one tablespoon of honey. Apply this to your lips for 5-10 minutes and rinse it off.

Information credits

This information is taken from the National Institute of Health (NIH). Turmeric is packed with anti-inflammatory properties that help skin health.