Turmeric is quite a well-known skin healing ingredient and it tops the list in the best Ayurvedic ingredients for health and beauty. Turmeric has amazing anti microbial, anti-inflammatory and healing properties and when taken internally, it also helps boost immunity. Turmeric is quite commonly used for cooking in any Indian household and it is also commonly used as a face mask! Turmeric face masks are super effective for most of your skin problems and it is super easy to make and easily available as well. Looking out for turmeric face mask recipes? Here I have my favorite 10 turmeric face masks for you to try –

10 turmeric face masks

REASONS WHY TURMERIC IS GREAT FOR YOUR SKIN-

  • Turmeric has great anti bacterial and anti fungal properties that helps inhibit fungal and bacterial growth on the skin and balance skin’s natural micro flora.
  • Turmeric has healing properties that heals any mild skin condition or wounds and it also sanitizes and has great antiseptic properties.
  • Turmeric has anti pigmentation and brightening effects that helps lighten dark spots and darkness around your mouth and nose. It also helps lighten pigmentation on your cheeks and under your eyes.
  • Turmeric purifies and detoxes is your skin and prevents acne, bumps, mild skin infections etc.
  • Turmeric exfoliate and polishes your skin and adds a healthy reflective glow.

10 TURMERIC FACE MASK RECIPES –

Skin Glow Mask

To make this particular mask for skin glow, you need to mix together 2 tablespoons of raw organic honey and half teaspoon of turmeric powder. Mix it really well and massage this on your facial skin and neck. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes and rinse it off.

Anti-Acne Mask

To make this super effective anti-acne mask, mix together 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder and enough basil Juice to make a paste. Add in few drops of tea tree essential oil for added benefits. Apply this mask on your facial skin and let it sit for 20 minutes before you rinse it off.

Anti-Pigmentation Mask

To make pigmentation lightning mask, you need 2 to 3 tablespoons of fresh potato juice and half teaspoon of turmeric. Mix both the ingredients together and apply it on your facial skin using a cotton ball. If you have a sheet mask capsule, you can use that as well. Let it sit for 30 minutes before you wash it off.

Facial Hair Mask

This particular mask helps buff away peach fuzz and very light facial hair growth if used religiously. You need to mix together 1 tablespoon of rice flour and 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Add in enough yogurt to make a paste and apply a thick layer on facial skin. Let it completely dry and scrape it off using dry fingers and rinse off the residue.

Uneven Skin Tone

If you have an even skin tone, this mask can do wonders. You first need to make fenugreek water and for that you need to soak 2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in one cup of water over night. Strain the liquid and your fenugreek water is ready. Mix together 1 tablespoon of wild turmeric powder with enough enough fenugreek water to make a paste. Apply this on your facial skin concentrating on areas where you have darkness. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse it off.

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Exfoliating Mask

To make this exfoliating mask, mix together 2 tablespoons of turmeric powder with enough melted jaggery to make a sticky paste. Apply this on your facial skin and neck and massage for a few minutes. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes and rinse it off.

Brightening Mask

To make this brightening mask, you need 1 tablespoons of turmeric powder and enough fresh tomato juice. Mix both the ingredients and apply on your facial skin and neck. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes and rinse it off.

Oily Skin Mask

To make a face mask for oily skin, mix together 2 tablespoons of green tea with 2 to 3 pinch of turmeric powder. Apply this solution on your facial skin using a cotton ball and let it sit for 15 minutes before you rinse it off.

Moisturizing Mask

To make this super moisturizing face mask, mix together 2 tablespoons of yogurt or banana pulp with 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Mix it really well and apply a thick layer on your facial skin and neck. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes and rinse it off.

Healing Mask

If you have skin rashes or small nicks and cuts on your skin, you can simply mix together wild turmeric powder with enough rosewater to make a paste. Apply this on your skin and let it sit for 15 minutes before you rinse it off.

Note-

  • Use only wild or white turmeric powder in skincare DIYs. Do not use regular turmeric that is used for cooking. Wild or white turmeric powder does not stain much.
  • If your skin looks a little stained or yellow, massage your skin with fresh aloe vera gel for a few minutes and rinse it off. The stain is anyway temporary and will go away in a few hours.
  • Always use organic ingredients in your home remedies.
  • Always patch test before hand.
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