Turmeric is the secret beauty spice you need

Turmeric contains an active ingredient called curcumin that has many beauty benefits (Photo: iStock)

Turmeric is not only great for spicing your food, but it's also amazing for your skin care. Scientists have found that its active ingredient, curcumin, has many amazing beauty benefits.

The golden yellow spice, which hails from India, has also been used in Ayurvedic treatments for centuries.