Turmeric manages microorganism growth on the skin, helping ward off acne-causing acne bacteria, and it prevents other infections from spreading, It also contains powerful antioxidant properties, balances sebum secretion, and helps clean out pores. Not only does this spice have amazing healing properties but it’s also a great beauty product. It turns out kanuri and some Hausa brides often use turmeric as a head-to-toe body scrub and face mask to brighten skin before their wedding ceremony. It’s generally known in this part of Nigeria as ”gairan jiki”
Turmeric beauty benefits
-Turmeric is high in antioxidants that slow down cell damage
-It’s widely used as a skin exfoliate and improves the texture of skin
-It helps with inflammatory skin conditions, such as ache dry skin, psoriasis, and eczema
-It helps reduce pigmentation and even out the skin tone
-It is also said to diminish wrinkles
-Turmeric’s texture provides excellent exfoliation, and it helps regulate skin’s oil production, making it great for acne-prone skin.
BY: STEPHANIE E. HEMEN
