Turmeric-the wonder root!

I just realized that I have not yet devoted a post on the wondrous gift of turmeric given to us by the great mother nature. Not only is this amazing turmeric used in different skin care products to make us fairer,brighter, it is a major part of the ubtan that we use before marriage for giving that enviable glow to newlyweds, it is also useful in all kinds of other situations. Did you know turmeric is now also reckoned to be effective against cancer and even Alzheimer? Oh,but wait,usually we just say turmeric. Remember that the turmeric that we use in eating is a bit different from the one used for beauty. Actually,many people use the same turmeric for both uses,which is fine too, but usually if you want to use turmeric for beauty purposes,do buy 'amba haldi'.

1. Most common is using turmeric with sandalwood powder, curd or milk to make a wonderful body glow treatment, ubtan, it exfoliates,moisturizes, makes one a shade lighter with regular use. Honestly, you do not need anything else in life if you can just use this everyday for the rest of your life.
2. Turmeric plus aloe vera gel is a wonderful remedy against sunburn and tanning,something I can say with personal experience
3. Turmeric + besan + curd is also a natural stretch marks remover. Well,not completely,but apparently it does help a lot. So my grandmother says. I haven't been pregnant yet so cannot vouch for it but maybe someday :P
4. Turmeric + sugarcane juice is a natural wrinkle remover. Again, something I have not used myself but my mom says it works (she doesn't have any wrinkle on her face) so I believe her!
5. Turmeric + besan + atta (flour) when applied on skin and dried for 15 minutes helps a lot in taking out unwanted hair, even though be warned, it also hurts a bit but I suppose it is preferable to waxing! I tried this is college, now I just go for laser :P
6. When it comes to turmeric,imagination is the key! Use it with whatever you want,depending on your skin type and see your glow and smoothness increase exponentially!