How I Improved My Skin Complexion with TURMERIC FACE MASK In One Day

Turmeric is an incredible kitchen staple which can be the best solution for several skin problems. While often used in cooking, this spice is used in herbal treatments for treating skin problems because of its medicinal properties.

Today, you can find a lot of beauty products on the markets which include turmeric as an active ingredient. Being, a natural treatment, a turmeric face mask is gaining popularity to solve most of the skin issues such as Acne, glowing skin and blackheads.

Read on to learn more about this DIY Turmeric face mask to make your own and include in your skin care regime.

 

Tumeric face mask Benefits

With healing properties, Turmeric has the potential to reduce skin ailments like acne, blackheads, blemishes, pigmentation and much more.

1. Antibacterial properties of Turmeric

Turmeric has antibacterial and antiseptic properties which can prevent bacteria in the skin and skin ailments like blackheads, acne scars, and dark spots giving you clear skin. [1]

 

2. Turmeric for Acne treatment

With anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric can treat inflammatory acne such as cysts, nodules, papules, and pustules. Turmeric kills acne-causing bacteria and removes excess oils from the skin responsible for acne. [2]

 

3. Reduces Hyperpigmentation

The curcumin present in Turmeric inhibits skin pigmentation and reduce dark spots. The extracts of turmeric can also alleviate the appearance of acne scars. [3]

 

4. Antioxidant properties of Turmeric

Turmeric is enriched with antioxidants which can keep free radicals away from your skin without destroying healthy cells. This could prevent hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and other skin concerns. [4]

 

5. Turmeric for Glowing skin

The antioxidants and calcium present in turmeric can make your skin get rid of impurities or excess oils. Thereby this herbal spice gives you smooth and glowing skin.

 

6. Turmeric for Oily and Dry skin

Turmeric works effectively on your skin though you’ve oily or dry skin. It unclogs your pores, regulates oil secretion and removes excess oils from your skin. Vitamin B6 in turmeric can form new cells by moisturizing your skin and healing the dry skin.

 

7. Reduces Skin irritation

There are several studies which have supported curcuminoids could reduce skin irritation when applied topically. [5]

 

8. Turmeric for Wrinkle treatment

Other trusted sources have suggested turmeric for the treatment of signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines. Topical application of turmeric can improve the overall appearance of your skin texture by reducing wrinkles less noticeable. [6]

 

How to make Turmeric Face mask – DIY

 

1. Honey and Turmeric face mask

Ingredients

• Turmeric powder – 1/2 Tsp
• Milk – 1 Tbsp
• Honey – 1/2 Tsp

Method

• Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl to make a smooth paste
• Refrigerate the mix to have a cooling effect
• Cleanse your face thoroughly with lukewarm water and apply steam for 5 minutes
• You can also dip a washcloth in hot water and rub it over your face for 5 minutes
• Now, apply the turmeric mask all over your face. Massage for a few minutes using your fingertips
•  Let it dry and then rinse off with warm water
• Repeat this treatment twice or thrice a week

How it works

Tumeric, honey and milk act as natural bleaching agents. These ingredients are great for clearing acne or other antibacterial concerns. Furthermore, this turmeric face mask with milk and honey has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties which have the potential to kill acne-causing bacteria. With such incredible properties, it can thoroughly cleanse, hydrate and nourish all skin types by alleviating acne scars or other age spots on your skin.

 

2. Yogurt and Turmeric face mask

Ingredients

• Turmeric powder – 1/2 Tsp
• Yogurt – 1 Tbsp
• Lemon juice – 1/2 Tsp

Method

• Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl to make a smooth paste
• Cleanse your face thoroughly with lukewarm water and apply steam for 5 minutes
• Now, apply the turmeric mask all over your face. Massage for a few minutes using your fingertips
• Leave it on your face for 30 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water
• Repeat this treatment twice or thrice a week

How it works

The combination of yogurt, lemon juice, and turmeric can provide extra nourishment and lightning effects to your skin. In addition, yogurt has antibacterial properties that can kill acne-causing bacteria and nourish your skin by keeping it soft and supple always.

 

 

3. Olive oil and Turmeric face mask

 Ingredients

• Turmeric – 3 Tsp
• Olive oil – 5 Tbsp

Method

• Mix both the ingredients in a mixing bowl thoroughly
• Cleanse your face thoroughly with lukewarm water and apply steam for 5 minutes
• Apply the oil mixture all over your face and massage with circular strokes for 10-15 minutes
• Leave it on your face for 30 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water
• Repeat this treatment twice a week

How it works

Olive oil can extremely work effectively on your skin by moisturizing your skin and providing the essential amino acids. Alongside, turmeric shrinks the hair follicles and inhibits facial hair growth.

 

4. Aloe Vera and Turmeric face mask

Ingredients

• Aloe vera gel – 2 Tbsp
• Turmeric – 1/4 Tsp

Method

• Squeeze out the gel from aloe vera leaf and add turmeric to it. Mix both the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
• Cleanse your face thoroughly with lukewarm water and apply steam for 5 minutes
• You can also dip a washcloth in hot water and rub it over your face for 5 minutes
• Now, apply the turmeric mask all over your face. Massage for a few minutes using your fingertips
• Let it dry and then rinse off with warm water
• Repeat this treatment twice or thrice a week

How it works

Aloe vera gel with turmeric has natural soothing effects on your skin. It deeply nourishes, moisturizes and clears acne. Therefore, for any skin irritations, use this mask daily.

 

5. Banana and Turmeric face mask

Ingredients

• Mashed Banana paste – 2 Tbsp
• Turmeric – 1 Tsp
• Honey – 1/2 Tsp

Method 

• Mash the banana in a mixing bowl to a thick paste. Add turmeric, honey and mix all together until well combined
• Cleanse your face thoroughly with lukewarm water and apply steam for 5 minutes
• You can also dip a washcloth in hot water and rub it over your face for 5 minutes
• Now, apply the turmeric mask all over your face. Massage for a few minutes using your fingertips
• Let it dry and then rinse off with warm water
• Repeat this treatment twice or thrice a week

How it works

Banana and turmeric face mask will provide the required vitamins and minerals to your skin cells. These nutrients or minerals will repair skin cells, nourishes your skin, brings back the glow and reduce aging spots.

 

6. Sandalwood powder and Turmeric face mask

Ingredients

• Sandalwood powder – 2 Tbsp
• Turmeric – 1/2 Tsp
• Rosewater – a few drops
• Milk – 1 Tbsp

Method

• Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl to form a thick paste
• Cleanse your face thoroughly with lukewarm water and apply steam for 5 minutes
• Now, apply the turmeric mask all over your face. Massage for a few minutes using your fingertips
• Let it dry and then rinse off with warm water
• Repeat this treatment daily for enhancing your skin texture

How it works

Sandalwood powder is an age-old home remedy for lightening the skin and enhancing the skin texture. It’s numerous beauty benefits can treat skin rashes, blemishes, acne, dark spots, pigmentation, and other skin problems.

 

7. Gram flour and Turmeric face mask

Ingredients

• Turmeric powder – 1/2 Tsp
• Gram flour – 2 Tbsp
• Rosewater – a few drops

Method

• Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl to form a thick paste
• Cleanse your face thoroughly with lukewarm water and apply steam for 5 minutes
• Now, apply the turmeric mask all over your face. Massage for a few minutes using your fingertips
• Let it dry and then rinse off with warm water
• Repeat this treatment daily for enhancing your skin texture

How it works

This face mask absorbs excess oils from the skin and cleanses your skin pores preventing acne, pigmentation and other aging spots. In addition, rosewater tones and hydrates your skin. That said if you’re looking to lighten your skin to a hundredfold, apply this mask.

 

8. Egg white and Turmeric face mask

Ingredients

• Egg white – 1
• Lemon juice – 1/2 Tsp
• Turmeric powder – 1/2 Tsp

Method

• Whisk an egg in a mixing bowl, add lemon juice and turmeric to it
• Cleanse your face thoroughly with lukewarm water and apply steam for 5 minutes
• Now, apply the turmeric mask all over your face. Massage for a few minutes using your fingertips
• Let it dry for 15 minutes and then rinse off with warm water
• Repeat this treatment once a month

How it works

Egg white and turmeric together will alleviate acne and acne scars. It deeply cleanses your skin, tones, and gives a beautiful glow and flawless skin.

 

9. Antioxidant Face mask

Ingredients

• Turmeric powder – 2 Tsp
• Water – 1 Tbsp

Method

• Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl to make a smooth paste
• Refrigerate the mix to have a cooling effect
• Cleanse your face thoroughly with lukewarm water and apply steam for 5 minutes
• You can also dip a washcloth in hot water and rub it over your face for 5 minutes
• Now, apply the turmeric mask all over your face. Massage for a few minutes using your fingertips
•  Let it dry and then rinse off with warm water
• Repeat this treatment twice or thrice a week

How it works

The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of turmeric can remove excess oils, dirt, bacteria and other impurities from clogged pores by preventing acne and other skin problems. The potent anti-aging benefits of turmeric can reduce aging spots, pigmentation. Thereby applying turmeric topically on your skin can aid in lightening and brightening of your skin.

 

10. Lemon and Turmeric face mask

Ingredients

• Turmeric powder – 1/2 Tsp
• Honey – 1 Tbsp
• Lemon juice – 1 Tsp

Method

• Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl
• Cleanse your face thoroughly with lukewarm water and apply steam for 5 minutes
• Now, apply the turmeric mask all over your face. Massage for a few minutes using your fingertips
• Let it dry and then rinse off with warm water
• Apply a moisturizer to not dry out your skin

How it works

Lemon has antioxidant properties which cleanse clogged pores filled with excess oils and impurities. It acts against acne-causing bacteria and removes pimples, acne, blackheads or blemishes. The citric acid in lemon juice acts as a bleaching agent to naturally treat dark spots.

 

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