foto: Instagram/@buminia
Brilio.net - Turmeric plays an important role in making dishes taste more delicious and the color more beautiful. You must be familiar with dishes made using turmeric spices, for example there are curry, tongseng , opor, yellow rice, and many more.
Turmeric is also often used as a herbal drink concoction, because this spice is rich in nutrients that are good for the body. Reporting from healthline.com, turmeric can help improve blood circulation, increase the body's immunity, prevent free radicals, reduce the risk of heart disease, and so on.
However, when peeling and cutting turmeric before using it for cooking, sometimes the yellow pigment from this spice can stick to your hands. Yellow stains from turmeric that have gotten on your hands are usually difficult to clean, especially if there are quite a lot of them.
As a result, there are many recommendations for how to remove turmeric stains on hands on social media, one of which is baking soda. Baking soda can be dissolved in water first, then rubbed on the hands where there are turmeric stains.
However, for those of you who don't have a stock of baking soda at home, don't worry because there is still another way. This method was shared by Instagram account user @buminia. After all, you only need one simple ingredient to practice this quick way to remove turmeric stains on your hands.
How to remove turmeric stains on hands.
The first thing you have to do is drip a little eucalyptus oil into your hands. Yup, as reported by BrilioFood from @buminia's Instagram upload on Monday (29/4), eucalyptus oil is the main ingredient for practicing this method. Then, rub eucalyptus oil all over the parts of your hands where there are turmeric stains.
photo: Instagram/@buminia
After rubbing with eucalyptus oil, turmeric stains that were originally stubborn will easily come off your hands, you know. Finally, just wash your hands with soap and rinse with running water until clean. The owner of the Instagram account @buminia explained that you can use special hand washing soap, bath soap, or bar soap that is gentle on the skin so it doesn't irritate easily.
photo: Instagram/@buminia
How about it, your hands become shiny again after washing them this way, right? Taking a peek at @buminia's Instagram upload which has been watched 282 thousand times, quite a few netizens have left enthusiastic responses about how to get rid of turmeric stains on your hands, you know.
"Wow, I have to try this sis...I'm really too lazy to peel turmeric if there's a method like this, I'm not afraid anymore, I'm going to peel how much, come on, " said Instagram @ris_hartuti and received a reply from the video owner, "hihi yes sis, but if the yellow is thicker the yellow I need extra cleaning too Turmeric yellow is really annoying."
"I hate having yellow turmeric on my hands, so I take the simple one and always use powdered turmeric, " added Instagram @dapurmamikenzy.
"Eucalyptus oil can also remove the sap from jackfruit, when we have peeled the jackfruit, we must stick to the sap in our hands with a knife," said Instagram @riskalancar.
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Turmeric, or often called turmeric, is known to have various benefits for skin beauty. Some of the benefits of turmeric for beauty include.
1. Anti-inflammatory.
Turmeric contains the compound curcumin which has anti-inflammatory properties. This can help reduce inflammation of the skin, such as acne and rashes.
2. Antioxidants.
The antioxidant compounds in turmeric can help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals and exposure to UV rays, which can cause premature aging.
3. Brightens the skin.
Turmeric can help reduce hyperpigmentation or dark spots on the skin, giving the skin a brighter and more even appearance.
4. Reduces acne.
Turmeric's anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties can help reduce inflammation and treat acne, as well as reducing the chance of new acne appearing.
5. Reduces wrinkles.
The antioxidant compounds in turmeric can help stimulate collagen production, which strengthens skin structure and reduces signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines.
6. Reduce excess oil.
Turmeric can help control excess oil production in the skin, making it beneficial for individuals with oily or acne-prone skin.
7. Exfoliating skin care.
Turmeric can be used as a natural ingredient for exfoliating the skin, helping to remove dead skin cells and stimulating the growth of new skin cells.
However, before using turmeric directly on the skin, it is important to do a sensitivity test first to avoid allergic reactions or irritation. In addition, the use of turmeric in beauty products should be done with caution, especially if your skin is sensitive or prone to reactions. It is best to consult an esthetician or dermatologist before starting to use products or treatments that involve turmeric.
(brl/tin)