Nine ways to use

Turmeric for acne

Turmeric and aloe vera

What you need

tbsp lemon juice Directions for use

Mix lemon juice and turmeric together to get a paste. Apply the paste on the affected areas. Leave it on for about 10 minutes. Rinse it off thoroughly later.

The strong antibacterial properties of neem with the goodness of turmeric make this one of the best remedies for acne. What you need- A handful of neem leaves, ¼th tsp of turmeric

Honey is an effective emollient for skin. So while turmeric does its job of fighting the acne, honey makes sure your skin is moisturised and soft. Besides, the antibacterial properties of honey inhibit the growth of bacterial on the skin making it a potent remedy for acne.

What you need- 1 tsp turmeric, ½ tsp raw honey

Aloe vera is a skin-enriching plant with medicinal properties. It is proven to be effective against acne and has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that help to heal the skin faster.

What you need- ½ tsp turmeric, 2 tbsp aloe vera gel

Directions for use

In a bowl, mix the aloe vera gel with turmeric and aloe vera gel. Apply the mixture on the affected area. Allow it to sit on your skin for about 10 minutes. Rinse it off later using normal water.

Directions for use Directions for use

Grind the neem leaves to make a paste. Add turmeric to the neem paste and mix well. Apply it on the acne. Leave it on the skin until it dries. Wash it off later using cold water.

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Excessive oil blocking the hair follicles is the main culprit behind acne. Multani Mitti is a great absorbent and sucks the oil out of the pores to help prevent acne.

2 tbsp Multani Mitti, 1 tsp

In a bowl, take the honey. Add turmeric to it and mix well. Apply the mixture to your face or just over the acne. Let it sit on your skin for 10-15 minutes. Rinse it off using water later.

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Gram flour is a great exfoliant for the skin. It absorbs the excessive oil produced by the skin to help reduce acne.

What you need- 1 tsp turmeric, 2 tsp gram flour(besan), 2-3 tsp rose water

Directions for use

In a bowl, mix turmeric and gram flour. Add rose water to the mixture to get a smooth and thick paste. Apply the paste to the affected areas. Let it sit on your skin for 15-20 minutes. Rinse it off thoroughly later.