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Spices are highly valued for the flavor they add to meals, but their benefits don’t just end there. Depending on the seasoning you choose to cook with, your meals could fight off inflammation, boost your immune system, and even soothe an upset stomach. Derived of natural ingredients which can heal your body from the inside out, spices such as cinnamon, ginger, and cumin can provide your dishes with the added boost they need to transform your body and leave you feeling great. While your digestion may be one of the first things to benefit from certain seasonings, even your skin can be profoundly affected by the spices you include in your daily diet. If you already have a well-refined skincare regimen and are looking to add a layer of support, there’s one spice you should be using regularly to tighten and brighten the skin so you can embrace your youthful glow at any age.
Anti-inflammatory spices are great for improving your body from the inside out, and turmeric is one of the best ingredients for boosting your complexion and your overall health, particularly in staving off signs of aging. Applying turmeric topically may allow you to reap the most skincare benefits, but adding this spice into your cooking offers a wide range of benefits to the body, particularly in the case of inflammation, effectively minimizing aging. Healthline explains, “Turmeric contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components. These characteristics may provide glow and luster to the skin. Turmeric may also revive your skin by bringing out its natural glow.”
The primary ingredient found in turmeric that makes it so valuable to the body is curcumin, which offers this seasoning the anti-inflammatory properties that make it so valuable. Applied topically, turmeric can help to even pigmentation, brighten the skin, and even potentially minimize wrinkles. Dermatologist Adarsh Vijay Mudgil, MD, founder of Mudgil Dermatology in NYC tells Byrdie, “Turmeric has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and antioxidant effects, which can benefit the skin in many ways. Turmeric has been reported to help with eczema, psoriasis, acne, and wound healing.” Regardless of your skin woes, implementing turmeric into your day to day routine can be largely beneficial in keeping aging at bay.
While turmeric can help prevent aging in the skin, studies have shown that the curcumin found in this spice may be able to reduce aging in several facets. Antioxidants are often touted as excellent additions to your wellness routine, and the antioxidants found in turmeric have the capability to slow down the hands of time and keep age related diseases at bay, allowing you to live a longer, healthier life. Another study showed that when used topically, curcumin can create a “significant improvement in skin disease severity,” making it useful for your body both inside and out.
Whether you implement it in your cooking or mix it into a face mask or scrub, making turmeric a regular fixture in your routines can create a visible difference in your overall health. Fighting off signs of aging in the skin while cutting down on inflammation and age-related diseases in the body, studies have shown that turmeric has earned the title of a true superfood that has the capacity to improve your quality of life and maintain an ageless glow no matter how old you are. So, cook up some curry this week and mix together a turmeric-based face mask to preserve your beauty with hardly any effort.
