Would you believe me if I told you that something a simple as turmeric would help improve your skin like never before and leave you glowing?
Turmeric has many benefits, but one of my most favorite things to do with turmeric is to make a face mask. As a matter of fact, in many South Asian traditions, a traditional turmeric face mask is applied to the bride and groom a day before their big day to give them a natural glow and even skin tone. Turmeric has components that help you get rid of acne or pimple prone skin, leaving you with a blemish free glowing skin. Not to mention that regular use of this makes may also help combat those wrinkles! So what’s the secret recipe? It’s so simple! Take 2 tablespoons of all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 3 tablespoons of milk (or yogurt). Add just a few drops honey so your skin stays hydrated as well. Make sure the consistency of the mask is similar to a thin face mask. We need the mask to stick on your face but not to be too thick because turmeric can stain lighter areas of your face and body. Even if it did stain, don’t worry it will come off (it’s not permanent). Apply and leave for 10 - 20 minutes. It’s completely up to you for how long you want it on. Just remember not to exceed 20 minutes. Even a five minute mask will do the trick! You can do this weekly if you’d like! You can do this all over your body if you’d like! In south Asian culture brides apply this mask to their arms, legs, belly’s, backs, face and neck! Please try this mask and if you do remember to share results. Also remember that nature is sometimes the best cure!
