8 Ways to Add Turmeric to Your Skincare Routine

You’re probably getting used to creepy and toxin-laden skincare products making their way into your skincare routine, so let us introduce you to the latest trend. Drumroll…and here you go, enter “turmeric skincare” into the Google search engine to get an idea of how next-level this common kitchen ingredient is. To date, 230 clinical trials have been performed to discover its many health benefits! A quick search of “curcumin” in PubMed induces nearly 18,000 results. Alright, that ingredient you often put in your sauces or curries for a subtle zing has now grabbed the world’s attention in the skincare world.

It’s the buzzword on everyone’s lips, and, unlike previous food-inspired skin care, it’s actually worth the hype. We’ve studied, tried, and experimented with the products and held the experts” confirmation that turmeric is not merely a next-level craze. Instead, it’s a potent natural element that can work wonders for your uneven skin tone, acne-prone skin, and complexion if operated rightly.

So, turmeric skincare means…

Turmeric is like ginger’s cousin – a spice belonging to the identical plant family. This sunset-colored spice, scientifically known as Curcuma longa, possesses anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound healing, and antioxidant effects owing to its super active compound “curcumin,” which can: 

Turmeric root is commonly crushed into a fine powder and then used to flavor food. Even it’s also been used in Ayurvedic health methods for thousands of years. You can learn more about that in our blog section on the latest nutrition & health insights.

What are the skincare benefits of turmeric?

Turmeric can solve your skin worries because it’s hailed chiefly for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant powers. The ingredient is loaded with a chemical substance known as curcumin, which helps diminish UV damage, prevent acne, and reduce the appearance of redness, signs of aging, irritation, puffiness, and scarring. And, if you couldn’t find it impressive enough, its antioxidants can boost your skin’s natural glow to a great extent.

Where can I find the best turmeric skincare products?

Discovering turmeric-infused beauty products shouldn’t be so thorny as more brands have started launching their own turmeric-induced skincare products. Everything from cleansers and body scrubs to serums and creams is available on the market. But, to help you get your skin issues fixed ASAP, we’ve assembled the best turmeric skincare products below.

8 Ways to Add Turmeric to Your Skincare Routine!

1. Turmeric Face Oil 

AMVital has a perfect end-of-week formula that this glow-giving face oil recharges the radiance of your skin. Infused with refined jojoba oil and golden turmeric imparts instant vibrancy and antioxidant defense. It delivers cold-pressed, nutrient-rich extracts into your skin, leaving your complexion looking brighter, younger, and nurtured. With this, be confident that your skin is brighter than ever before, nourished, and deeply hydrated.

turmeric face oil

2. Turmeric Soap

As per the latest research, turmeric Soap helps banish dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Also, a study affirms that skincare products made of turmeric reduce hyperpigmentation by 14-15 percent within four to five weeks. Therefore, AMVital has formulated a 100 percent natural & skin healthy turmeric soap having:

Plant-Based Extraction Formulation:

  • 100 percent vegan & natural
  • Cruelty-free & Paraben-Free
  • Non-comedogenic (doesn’t block pores)
  • 100 percent free of alcohol, parabens, SLS surfactants, artificial fragrance, and synthetic colorants
  • No animal ingredients & Convenient for Vegan users

turmeric soap bar

Deep Cleansing Action:

  • Clean pores and impurities
  • Remove excess oil and skin horn, and dirt.
  • Soothe acne-prone skin
  • Anti-inflammatory, Anti-bacterial, and Antiseptic content in turmeric arrest acne breakout, reduce redness and inflammation, fight off the acne-causing bacteria, and prevent further infection.

3. Turmeric Glowing Cleanser

Turn your bathroom into a spa-like experience using our Turmeric Daily Glowing Cleanser. This is the cleanser of your dream with a creamy powerhouse that doesn’t just cleanse and purify your skin but also deeply nourishes it. It reduces inflammation and illuminates your skin, among many other things. 

Switch your morning and evening routine into a relaxing practice and invigorate your senses with the sweet tropical scent.

What can Turmeric Cleanser do for your Skincare routine?

  • Delicate and dense bubbles gently cleanse deeply without irritation.
  • Balance oil secretion
  • Clean clogged pores
  • Shrink large pores
  • Prevent Acne & blackheads breakouts
  • Fade acne marks/spots
  • Nurture skin by leaving it soft and supple

4. TURMERIC SERUM (Face Serum Boost)

Botanical extracts & oils, Turmeric, and skin-friendly vitamin C enzymatically sustain dermal vitality, targeting over-exposed surface cells for a lighter, tighter, and brighter-looking impression and a luminous complexion. Add a mighty boost of phytonutrients to your skincare regime with a brightening blast of Turmeric. This mega superfood’s antioxidants pump up the skin’s defenses against damaging free radicals while improving skin tone for an instant healthy glow.

It is a clever serum that boasts a powerful anti-aging complex. Turmeric headlines the formula and active plants to produce firming, smoothing, and hydrating effects. Melting into the skin upon application, you’ll love your newly luminous and revitalized visage.

5. TURMERIC CREAM (Nourishing, Brightening & Hydrating)

A superhero herb and an active ingredient, curcumin in turmeric combined with Shea butter, golden chamomile, and Vitamin C give intense nourishment and youthful shine. It rejuvenates and revitalizes the skin from within, leaving it soft, supple, and fair. 

Turmeric Cream

This cream moisturizer is supercharged with turmeric, meaning it fills more than just the capacity to nourish dry and dull skin. Besides multi-benefits, this formula defends and shields skin against rough weather conditions and polluted atmosphere.

6. Turmeric Clay Mask (Brightening & Deep Cleansing Clay Mask)

Even notable skincare brands are compelled by the turmeric trend, so the little golden spice must be good. AMVital Turmeric Clay Mask is revitalizing, illuminating, and packed with turmeric & bentonite clay powder to help tighten skin and shrink pores for a more youthful appearance. Our delicate texture mask helps prevent acne by removing toxins and excess oils.

Turmeric Clay Mask

It also includes skin-soothing contents like Maris limus, Vitamin C, Glycerin, Aloe Vera, and Alumina magnesia (skin pH adjuster) to help heal skin inflammation and diminish acne scars. Once you try it, you’ll say it is the ‘instant facial’ as it brightens and energizes dull and fatigued complexions with Vitamin C and turmeric blend.

7. Turmeric Toner

Infused with the antioxidant properties of Turmeric, this toner from AMVital® will leave your face feeling cleansed, smoothed, hydrated, and more radiant than ever! Adjust water and Oil balance while refreshing your skin with a non-greasy texture!

  • Soothing: Purify the Skin, regulate & repair the Skin conditions.
  • Hydrating: Leaves the Skin hydrated, nourishes the Skin, and Locks in Moisture.
  • 100 percent Natural plant-based & water-based ingredients: Certified organic turmeric extract is steamed and distilled from the roots of the Curcuma longa plant, a rhizomatous member of the ginger family.

8. Turmeric Body Scrub (Detoxifying, Moisturizing &Brightening)

Turmeric naturally helps reduce hyper-pigmentation, encourages bright, even skin tone, and helps to clear acne scars. AMVital formulates Turmeric Body Scrub with turmeric, Shea butter, bergamot extract, lemon grass essential oil, and oils with a zero comedogenic rating, meaning that it won’t clog pores.

What can it do?

  • Rinses smoothly while keeping everything below the neck soft, flake-free, and balanced
  • Gently sweeps away dead skin cells and buffs dry spots
  • Delivers moisture to your body without disrupting your skin barrier or sensitizing it

Now that you’re up to scratch with all the best turmeric skincare products, so including them in your skincare regime in a way that works for your dull complexion will be a cakewalk. We’re so happy for you to see the magic that this little golden plant can work. Check out the DIY TURMERIC FACE MASKS if you’re looking for more fun ways to spruce up your skincare routine.

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Taiba Tariq

Taiba Tariq is a healthcare nutrition hobbyist, enthusiastic about researching healthcare & skincare news while analyzing the latest and science-backed evidence about nutrition, skin care, and supplements. She wants to help people regain their beauty, health, and well-being through natural means.

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