Turmeric in Skincare?

What's all the fuss about?

Turmeric is a spice that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and cooking. In recent years, turmeric has also become a popular ingredient in skincare products. This is because turmeric contains a compound called curcumin, which has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Benefits of Turmeric for Skin

Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, has been shown to have a number of benefits for the skin. These include:

• Reducing inflammation: Curcumin is a potent anti-inflammatory agent. This means that it can help to reduce redness, swelling, and pain associated with skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis.

• Protecting against sun damage: Curcumin can help to protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. This can help to prevent premature aging and skin cancer.

• Reducing hyperpigmentation: Curcumin can help to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, such as age spots and dark spots. This is because curcumin can inhibit the production of melanin, the pigment that gives skin its colour.

• Promoting wound healing: Curcumin can help to promote wound healing by increasing collagen production and reducing inflammation.

• Fighting acne: Curcumin has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help to fight acne.

Hyperpigmentation - or, Melasma - can be treated with turmeric. Curcumin in turmeric is a potent inhibitor of melanin production, it can help reduce the appearance of "dark spots" and doesn't have the same risks as using skin bleaching agents.

How Turmeric Works on the Skin

Curcumin works on the skin by interacting with a number of different cells and molecules. For example, curcumin can:

• Inhibit the production of melanin: This can help to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation.

• Scavenge free radicals: Curcumin is a powerful antioxidant that can help to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals.

• Reduce inflammation: Curcumin can help to reduce inflammation by inhibiting the production of inflammatory cytokines.

  
  

How to Use Turmeric for Skin

There are a number of ways to use turmeric for skin. You can:

• Add turmeric to your diet: Eating turmeric-rich foods can help to improve your overall skin health.

• Use turmeric topically: You can apply turmeric powder or paste directly to your skin.

• Use skincare products that contain turmeric: There are a number of skincare products available that contain turmeric.

  
  

Turmeric for Hyperpigmentation and Dark Spots

Turmeric is a particularly effective treatment for hyperpigmentation and dark spots. Here are some of the ways turmeric can be used for these concerns:

• Turmeric cleanser: This is a great way to deliver turmeric's benefits directly to your skin, whilst gently cleansing it.

• Turmeric scrub: A turmeric scrub is a great way to keep your skin soft and renewed. It will also enhance the activity of any other skincare products you use.

• Turmeric moisturizer: This can help to keep your skin hydrated and reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation.

  
  

Arcade Skincare Products with Turmeric

We have a range of Turmeric-containing products to help renew, regenerate, brighten and nourish your skin

Arcade Skincare offers a line of skincare products containing turmeric. Our "Turmeric Skin Brightening" range harnesses the power of pure botanical extracts like liquorice, green tea, centella asiatica and horse chestnut to bring out the best in your skin.

We have carefully formulated the range to be natural, free of parabens, sulphates, silicone, synthetic preservatives, formaldehyde, perfume, colouring agents and all our products are 100% plastic-free.

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