Kasturi Turmeric is the kind used for body application. It is a special kind which is not used in cooking. It is longer, about a finger length, and considerably thinner than the normal turmeric sticks which are short and stout. It does not leave any color on the face or clothes so safe to use.
Home Remedies:
- A pinch of Kasturi Turmeric mixed with milk can be used as a cleanser. Milk has lactic acid which does the cleansing job and turmeric acts as an antiseptic. It also gives an instant glow to the complexion.
- To get rid of facial hair, you can apply powdered Kasturi Turmeric every day on your face for about 10-15 minutes. The results would be visible in a month. Preferably, mix the turmeric with chickpea flour or any other scrub which you find is good for your skin. This way you can be sure it would not leave any color on your face.
- Kasturi Turmeric can also be used as an ingredient in various face packs and face masks preperation. A pinch would do the job.
- Kasturi Turmeric can be included in body scrubs. If used regularly, it removes body hair over a period of time. Gives great results when you use it on babies.
Anonymous says
May 5, 2012 at 7:41 PMHi Swati…Myself Honey…a regular visitor of ur site. I live in Bangalore and heared a lot about Kasturi turmeric to get rid of facial hair…now from last 1 month i m trying it…may be it takes time to get the results, I just felt it made my facial hair growth little slow. Before going to bed I am using daily a mask made up of Besan,curd and Kasturi turmeric. I want to know whether it is fine to use this mask daily at night time ?
Swati Murti says
May 6, 2012 at 9:05 AMhi honey 🙂 yes, it does take a lot of time to show results so you have to be really patient!!! oh good that you noticed the change. yes, its perfectly fine to use it every night. you can even use it as a cleanser instead of going for a face wash. it cleanses the skin very well and keeps the skin really soft 🙂 would love to know how it goes for you in the long run!!!
Anonymous says
February 26, 2013 at 3:47 PMwhere can we buy kasturi turmeric in bangalore can u pls reply with the address.
Swati Murti says
February 28, 2013 at 3:11 PMsorry…no idea!
Anonymous says
May 10, 2013 at 9:04 AMkasturi turmeric will get from aurvedic shops.
pavithra.k says
July 2, 2013 at 7:14 AMhello…kasturi turmeric or the short and stout turmeric which is best used for skin…but the latter leaves a color which at times looks so weird…kindly suggest me on the same…i have not used kasturi turmeric yet….
Swati Murti says
July 29, 2013 at 7:32 AMHey Pavithra…kasturi turmeric is supposed to be best for skin but it also has its own probs. i have a post coming on the same ingredient tomorrow 🙂
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Swati Murti says
July 7, 2012 at 9:13 AMhey Angira…use the regular one coz I got one of this and it was really not that great!!!
Anonymous says
August 10, 2012 at 10:37 AMHey there!!
What do u mean by it was not really that great? I read so many reviews which concluded that normal turmeric will stain the skin, and kasturi turmeric wont.
Have you tried using it for acne? I have a few clogged pores due to using too rich a moisturiser 🙁 and i really want the clogged pores gone cos it makes my skin so bumpy!!
Do you know how often i can use this as a mask?
Thanks alot in advance 🙂
Swati Murti says
August 10, 2012 at 11:49 AMthe product mentioned above wasn’t up to my expectations in the least. yes, the original kasturi turmeric won’t stain the skin but I haven’t yet seen it being sold anywhere…probably its available in the spices market. yes, you can use it daily or even on alternate days!!
Anonymous says
November 3, 2012 at 11:04 AMWhr I can get kasturi termeric in bangalore
Pls help me
Swati Murti says
November 5, 2012 at 2:32 PMno idea…you can ask around in ayurvedic shops!!
Anonymous says
May 10, 2013 at 9:06 AMyou can visit kottakal arya vaidyashala online or shop u ill sure get it.
Swati Murti says
June 17, 2013 at 12:21 PMis kasturi turmeric also available there??? did not know of that!
Anonymous says
July 25, 2013 at 6:11 PMHow long will it take to work? Also, do I have to apply the paste after removing the hair or will it still work?
Swati Murti says
August 9, 2013 at 1:55 PMit will take quite a lot of time to work, honestly!! this can be applied after removing the hair as well but you can use it otherwise also. it works both ways but yes it does take a long time to show difference!!
Anonymous says
July 26, 2013 at 2:29 PMis it good to lighten up the skin?
Swati Murti says
August 9, 2013 at 1:55 PMyes it does 🙂
Anonymous says
August 6, 2013 at 7:34 AMhi,swati from last two years am suffering from acne, i tried lot of home remedies and ointment gel also but no use so, please can u let me know what i have to use for acne.thank you
Swati Murti says
August 9, 2013 at 1:57 PMuse ginger juice and turmeric as a spot-treatment on those acne! it really helps. do it at night.
Anonymous says
December 16, 2013 at 12:29 PMHi swati,
I am juel..new to this Forum..am appliying kasthuri turmeric powder on my face for the last One week..mix it up with besan flour,honey,lime juice..n wash it after 30mts with besan flour..is there any problem with the said combination..my face is full of pores n few acne marks n lot of facial hair also..and One more thing ..can we use the pack on the same day After any parlour treatment such as facial or clean up..Hope i will get aswers for my doubts
pamelah says
January 23, 2014 at 7:10 AMWhere can you buy kasthuri turmeric powder? Been wanting to try this but can’t find it
Anonymous says
February 6, 2014 at 3:05 PMhi swati, my baby is 2months old ,can i use cooking tumeic powder with milk ?plz help me
Unknown says
March 28, 2014 at 6:09 PMHi.my son is 1 year …suddenly he because dark …especially his leg and hand r so dark ….what to do…..
navjot khera says
June 10, 2014 at 7:21 AMhi ! my son is 15 months old and he has very dry skin along with that he has lots of hair on his back .. plz help
navjot khera says
June 10, 2014 at 7:28 AMhi my son is 15 months old. He has lots of hair on his back and he has dry skin also. plz help
komendree mudaliyar says
April 9, 2015 at 2:08 AMGood evening, name is Komendree from South Africa and know of tumeric that helps with facial but in South Africa we do not get these sticks or powder, I also saw that you have tips for hair I was wondering if you would have tips to help me with hair loss and thinning.
Anitha Shetty says
October 21, 2015 at 3:20 PMMy Baby is 4 months old, She was fair when she born..now she is turning dark..Please give me some home remidies