The 75p ‘granddaddy of spices' that gives you glowing, youthful skin – and you may see key health boosts too
Turmeric is commonly used to add colour and flavour to dishes like curries.
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But beyond its culinary charm, the vibrant powder has also been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
Its main active ingredient, curcumin, has been found to reduce inflammation and promotes collagen production - hello plump skin and less wrinkles!
Turmeric's antimicrobial properties can also help prevent acne breakouts and other skin infections.
Dr Trevor Cates, from skincare brand The Spa Dr, said: "You can consider it [turmeric] the granddaddy of anti-inflammatory spices.
"Its effects are so powerful that it may also help with joint pain."
To get more curcumin into your system, Dr Cates suggests brewing up a cup of turmeric tea.
He starts with four cups of water which he brings to the boil before adding one teaspoon of ground turmeric and reducing to a simmer for 10 minutes.
Then, he says, strain the tea through a fine sieve into a cup, and add honey and/or lemon to taste.
He adds: "[You can] experiment with the ingredients and flavorings until you find a combination that suits your taste.
"You can also experiment with freshly grated turmeric for a more vibrant flavour."
Another way to get more turmeric into your system is by sprinkling a little on your food. Veggies and meat are all delicious with a little curcumin added.
And with a jar of ground turmeric from Aldi costing as little as 75p, it works out as a very cost-effective skin booster.
But be warned - while you can also mix turmeric with milk or water and apply it directly to your skin, it may stain if you leave it on too long.
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Beyond your skincare and helping with joint pain, some lab studies on cancer cells have shown that curcumin also has anti-cancer effects.
It is being argued that it is able to kill cancer cells and prevent more from growing with "promising" results in clinical trials.
But Cancer Research UK says larger studies are needed.
The organisation adds: "At the moment there is no clear evidence in humans to show that turmeric or curcumin can prevent or treat cancer.
"We don't know how safe curcumin is when used for medical reasons. So far, research studies seem to show that it causes few or no side effects.
"But we don't know much about the side effects of taking it in large amounts to treat or prevent cancer.
"So, if you use curcumin for reasons other than cooking, talk to your doctor first."
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