Studies Show Turmeric May Offer Powerful Skin-Loving Compounds

(Newswire.net — February 15, 2017) Orlando, FL — Curcumin is a bioactive ingredient found in turmeric, which is one of the oldest spices that has long been believed to offer a myriad of health benefits. Individuals who want to improve the health and appearance of their skin may also turn to the use of this phytochemical.

Studies show turmeric may offer powerful skin-loving compounds. This unique spice is even thought to have the ability to help reverse the signs of aging through various ways. It may potentially help to repair damage to the dermis and epidermis of the skin as well as to the hair caused by chronic sun exposure.

There are internal and external factors that trigger the changes in the appearance of the skin. This is especially true for the elderly population.

Some of the signs of aging are sagging, roughened, coarse texture, wrinkles, yellowing, telangiectasia, and dark spots. The causes of the signs of aging, on the other hand, are hormones, telomeres, genetics, ethnicity, chronic sun exposure, smoking, and nutrition.

UVA and UVB may generate free radicals as well as increase inflammatory transcription factors, immune system cells, and cytokine proteins. These may eventually lead to the destruction of elastin and collagen, which then causes wrinkles and other signs of aging. The detrimental effects of UV rays could possibly be counteracted by turmeric compounds by simply suppressing inflammatory proteins.

It is believed that turmeric may potentially help to improve skin tone, lighten skin discolorations, reduce fine lines, decrease pore size, and help prevent the development of wrinkles.

Turmeric’s possible skin benefits have long been believed to be powerful due to the curcumin it contains. Some of the ingredients contained within curcumin are believed to offer anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, antiseptic, antibiotic, and anti-carcinogenic properties.

There are even manufacturers who incorporate turmeric compounds in their skin care products due to its possible antiseptic properties. It is also important to note that turmeric has been believed to stop the fats found in moisturizers from turning rancid.

It has also been found that turmeric may potentially counteract with mild skin irritation, which is typically caused by alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs). With all the myriad of health benefits the spice may offer, it is not surprising that it is often incorporated into commercial, modern skin care products.

Turmeric powder is widely available nowadays, and it is even used by many people in making homemade skin care products, such as facial masks.

Individuals who want to take advantage of the potential benefits of curcumin may want to consider utilizing supplementation.

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