What does turmeric essential oil do?

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Turmeric essential oil is an essence extracted from turmeric with natural origin. This is a food with outstanding health benefits such as skin beauty, anti-allergy, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-parasitic and helps prevent many diseases from mild to severe.

1. What effect does turmeric essential oil have?

1.1. Turmeric oil for acne The essential oil extracted from turmeric has strong antibacterial properties and has a good acne treatment role. The oil helps to dry out acne naturally and prevent future breakouts.
How to use is to mix 2-3 drops of turmeric essential oil with a carrier oil such as tamanu oil and apply to the affected skin every day until the acne subsides.
1.2. Turmeric Oil Brightens Skin Since ancient times, turmeric has been a key ingredient used in creams against stretch marks and tanning. Using 1-2 drops of turmeric essential oil with another carrier oil or cream is effective in improving skin pigmentation as well as making dark spots fade.
1.3. Some studies have shown that turmeric essential oil has the ability to protect your skin against sun damage. On hot days, when you want to soothe irritation and redness caused by sunburn, you should mix 1-2 drops of turmeric oil with jojoba oil and apply it to the sun-affected area.
1.4. Improves Scalp Problems A fungal infection of the scalp can lead to irritation, itching, and redness. With the purifying and anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric essential oil, it will reduce the signs on the scalp and prevent the risk of infection.
Also when you want to keep your hair healthy and beautiful, you can add a few drops of turmeric oil to your favorite hair conditioner to experience hair growth. The reason is that in turmeric essential oil contains more than 300 biologically active compounds with antioxidant effects.
1.5. Reduce inflammation and relieve pain In the composition of turmeric essential oil contains more than 60% alpha-curcumene, a very effective anti-inflammatory compound. The term alpha-curcumene is effective in limiting the risks associated with chronic diseases such as joint pain, muscle pain, gout, and gastrointestinal inflammation.
To promote its anti-inflammatory properties, you should mix 4-5 drops of turmeric oil with a tablespoon of carrier oil like sweet almond or olive oil and massage gently onto the affected area.

1.6. Boosts Immunity Turmeric essential oil contains powerful active ingredients that provide solid support for the body's innate defenses. The combination of bioactive compounds in essential oils also provides antibacterial and antifungal, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory benefits. Therefore, this is an effective solution to promote immunity and control inflammation of the body.
1.7. Relieves Cold, Nasal Congestion Turmeric essential oil contains powerful healing properties to combat the signs associated with colds, coughs and flu. In addition, this oil also helps you relieve stuffy nose, cough. There are 2 ways to take advantage of the oil extracted from turmeric, such as:
Sauna: Add 5-6 drops of pure turmeric essential oil to a bowl of hot water, cover a large towel over your head and inhale strongly for about 5 - 10 minute. The hot steam will work to thin the phlegm, and the antibacterial properties of turmeric oil help fight bacteria that cause flu and colds. Diffusing essential oils: Adding 5 drops of turmeric essential oil to a diffuser before going to bed has the same effect as a steam bath and has a very relaxing effect.

2. How to make turmeric essential oil

Ingredients to prepare
Turmeric: 2kg (It is recommended to choose old turmeric with many essences) Clean cup and towel to filter How to do
Step 1: Wash and scrape off the turmeric skin. Step 2: Thinly slice turmeric and then into the blender with cold water until the mixture is soft, pure, and smooth. Step 3: Strain the mixture through a cloth towel to remove the residue. You should filter the residue 2-3 times to get as much essence as possible. Step 4: The collected turmeric water, add cold water to the bowl and wait for about 3 hours. Step 5: When the turmeric begins to settle, decant the top clear water and wait for 3 hours to obtain pure turmeric powder. Step 6: Take the turmeric powder obtained, boil it with water and put it in a jar. So complete the jar of turmeric essential oil. You should store the finished product in a cool place and use it within 1 month to ensure the quality of the oil.

3. Note when using turmeric essential oil

For people with sensitive skin, before using on the face you should test first on the wrist. Do not use too much or improperly abuse turmeric essential oil For people who are being treated for other medical conditions, or women who are breastfeeding or pregnant, they should consult a professional doctor before use. Above are the answers to the question, what are the uses of turmeric essential oil? You can refer to it to see the effect and apply accordingly.

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