Turmeric May Potentially Help Protect the Skin From Sunburn

(Newswire.net — March 29, 2017) Las Vegas, NV — Turmeric’s potential benefits have long been known to many people. As a matter of fact, there are those who use supplements just to take advantage of these potential benefits. Individuals who want protection from the detrimental effects of sun rays may also benefit from this spice.

Turmeric may potentially help protect the skin from sunburn. This ancient spice has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda. It is popularized by the potential bioactive ingredient it contains, which is called curcumin.

The skin protects the body from pollutants, pathogens, and environmental factors. Radiations of different wavelengths, such as UV rays, visible light, and infrared radiation are comprised of sun rays.

Curcumin is believed to contain anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, and anti-carcinogenic properties. It is believed that the possible antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin may make the phytochemical a photo-protective agent. This may offer protection against damages to the skin. Curcumin is also thought to help reduce UVA exposure damage as well as help with skin irritation.

Photoaging takes place when the damage on the skin caused by sun rays results in pigmentation problems, wrinkles, and tiny brown eruptions on the skin. There are enzymes called matrix metalloproteinases that degrade collagen in cases of photoaging. It is also important to note that the activity of these enzymes increases by UV radiation exposure.

According to research, curcumin has the potential to inhibit the activation of these enzymes as well as other inflammatory parameters. Thus, it may potentially protect the skin from photoaging.

Turmeric can be topically applied on the skin to potentially protect it against the damaging effects of UV radiation. It is believed to be an excellent photo-protective agent that may possibly even protect the skin from the signs of photoaging.

In an animal study, it was found that curcumin successfully delayed the development of skin tumors. It also reduced DNA damage as well as the production of inflammatory chemicals in the skin. The phytochemical also prevented the growth and proliferation of UV induced skin tumors.

It has also been found that low doses of curcumin may possibly improve the beneficial effect of phototherapy in cases of skin diseases. It may even act as a photosensitizer and a photo-protective agent.

Turmeric may be taken through curcumin supplementation. Supplements are extremely popular due to the fact that they may contain higher levels of curcumin, and thus, more of its potential health benefits may be delivered in the body.

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