Dealing with dark spots is no joke and it is one of the most common phenomenon if you have acne prone skin. I have dealt with dark spots all my life, it is only now that my skin is super clean and clear without any dark spots or breakouts. I absolutely love using turmeric and fenugreek in my skin care routine and after trying and testing out a few recipes, this particular dark spot solution is what I feel is super effective in lightning dark spots and to even out skin tone. A mixture of turmeric, fenugreek and orange peel can effectively help lighten the pigmentation caused due to acne and help lighten dark spots to a great extent when used religiously. Keep reading to know how to make this turmeric dark spot solution –
RECIPE FOR TURMERIC DARK SPOT SOLUTION
BENEFITS OF INGREDIENTS USED IN TURMERIC DARK SPOT SOLUTION:
Wild Turmeric
Wild turmeric is a kind of turmeric specifically used for beauty purposes. It does not stain as much as the regular cooking turmeric and has great skincare benefits. Has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and skin healing properties. It also helps lighten pigmentation gradually when used religiously and also helps even out skin tone and fight acne.
Turmeric Oil
Turmeric oil is a potent form/product of turmeric and it also contains essential fatty acids. Moisturises skin, helps fight pigmentation and acne and has skin healing properties. Keeps your skin super clear, healthy and glowing.
Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek seeds have great skin beautifying properties and it also helps lighten dark spots and any pigmentation on the skin to a great extent. It is super potent and also helps fight pimples and acne and keep your skin clear and glowing. Also great for melasma, dark circles and darkness around the mouth.
Orange Peel
Orange peel is a great source of vitamin C and tannins and it helps lighten dark spots and pigmentation to a great extent. Also helps even out skin tone, reduce acne and also repair sun damaged skin. Adds a beautiful glow to the skin and keeps it looking healthier.
Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil is used as an infusion oil in this recipe for fenugreek and orange peel. Not only does it help extract all the goodness from these ingredients but the oil itself has great anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and skin beautifying properties. Keep your skin super clean and clear and also prevent future breakouts and future dark spots.
METHOD:
Things you need-
- 4 tablespoons jojoba oil
- 1 tablespoon orange peel powder
- 1 tablespoon fenugreek seed powder
- 1/2 teaspoon wild turmeric powder
- 10 drops turmeric oil
Directions-
You first need to infuse orange peel powder and fenugreek seed powder in jojoba oil for one week before proceeding with making this dark spots solution. Add a tablespoon of orange peel powder to 2 tablespoons of jojoba oil and store it in an airtight jar. Likewise, add 1 tablespoon of fenugreek seed powder to 2 tablespoons of jojoba oil and store this as well in an air-tight jar. Place both the jars under direct sunlight throughout the day for one week. Using a muslin cloth, strain both these solutions and squeeze out all the extract, as much as you could. Now, in a mixing bowl add these two infused oils followed by turmeric powder and turmeric oil. If you have combination or oily skin and do not really like using oil-based products, you can add in a teaspoon of commercial aloe vera gel as well. Mix everything well and transfer to an easy to use dropper bottle. Use it as a facial serum before bedtime and also during the day under your sunscreen.
NOTE:
- Use organic ingredients for best results.
- Store the product in refrigerator for a week. Make a new batch every week.
- Patch test before hand to make sure none of the ingredients or the final product cause any kind of allergic reaction.
- Stick to this routine for a longer period to gradually lighten dark spots and pigmentation.
