7 SPICES FOR FANTASTIC SKIN TO START THE NEW YEAR

1. TUMERIC (CURCUMIN)- FOR IT’S ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES

Curcumin and turmeric are often used interchangeably, but technically tumeric is the yellow spice powder that you use for cooking. Curcumin is a component of turmeric.
Tumeric is one of the major anti-inflammatory antibacterial spices. Tumeric has been shown to significantly reduce the number of bacteria that typically trigger acne. It is good fr your skin when applied topically. A typical Indian beauty secret is to mix a paste of turmeric and yoghurt to make a facemask. Ingesting turmeric in combination with black pepper increases it’s uptake.

2. CUMIN – FOR IT’S ANTI-OXIDANT, ANTI-AGING PROPERTIES

Cumin contains super skin nourishing Vitamin E. The natural antioxidants in cumin help fight free radical damage that can lead to premature skin aging. The spice cumin has in addition disinfectant properties.
Cumin is a delicious additive to food – or mix cumin oil with apple cider vinegar to make a natural skin tonic.

3. CINNAMON – FOR A NATURAL FLUSH

Cinnamon is the smell we associate with Christmas. Cinnamon when used externally creates such a strong stimulus that it causes vasodilation, i.e. it draws blood to the skin. It is ideal to mix cinnamon in a lip scrub composed of salt and coconut oil, to give lips a natural voluminous rosy look.

4. FENNEL – FOR IRRITATION AND REDNESS

This liquorice flavoured spice is good for sensitive skins. It soothes and decreases irritation and redness.
Prepare a fennel infusion with warm water, let it cool and use it as a spritzer for face and neck.

5. CHAMOMILE- AS A NATURAL ANTI INFLAMMATORY

It’s anti-nflammatory properties reduce redness and irritation and aid in wound healing.
Drinking chamomile tea provides nourishment to your body and aids sleep.

6. NUTMEG – A NATURAL ANTISEPTIC

Nutmeg helps reduce inflammation and irritation and promotes hydration. It is a delicious spice to use on all sorts of vegetables.

7. GINGER – FOR RADIANCE.

This is one of the most common spices used to promote beautiful skin. It improves skin tone, fights blemishes and lightens age spots. You can make a lemon and ginger infusion and both drink it and use it as a facial tonic.