Benefits and risks of using turmeric and honey face mask for skin
Siddhartha Jana
Wamiqa Gabbi shared her love for age-old beauty secrets, including using turmeric and honey as a face mask for glowing skin and reducing blemishes.
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Dr. Sri Sahithi Konidena explained that turmeric and honey have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, used for moisturizing, exfoliating, and acne reduction.
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She cautioned that people with allergies or frequent sun exposure should be careful with this mask due to the photosensitizing nature of curcumin in turmeric.
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Dr. Konidena recommended limiting the contact time to less than 10 minutes and advised using cosmetically made products instead of homemade versions.
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The rise in contact dermatitis cases from home remedies led her to suggest occasional use of this mask, especially avoiding it during summer.
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Turmeric and honey can still cause dermatitis due to sensitization or product adulteration, with concerns about the purity of these ingredients.
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Additives in turmeric products, especially for color, can cause serious allergic reactions, including itching, red bumps, or rashes leading to pigmentation.
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Allergic reactions from using these products can be managed with topical corticosteroids and antihistamines, which may be required for weeks to prevent rebound effects.
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