Author: Kadambari R.

Hey fam, welcome back! Keeping your skin hydrated and moisturised is really important especially during this summer. If you’re someone who’s constantly exposed to the sun or if you’re someone who sweats profoundly, you’re damaging your skin way too much. Excessive loss of water from your body can cause dryness in your skin. Even if you’re staying at home, using a moisturiser with SPF is important as harmful UV rays emitted from the lights can also cause skin damage. In order to reduce the damage, it is really important to moisturise your skin. Here we’re with our next recipe for you to cope up with skin damage and dryness. Try our DIY Turmeric Lotion Without Beeswax to keep your skin moisturised. Before checking out the recipe, take a look at the benefits of the ingredients used in making the lotion. 

TURMERIC LOTION WITHOUT BEESWAX

RECIPE FOR TURMERIC LOTION WITHOUT BEESWAX

BENEFITS OF THE INGREDIENTS USED IN TURMERIC LOTION WITHOUT BEESWAX:

Shea Butter:

Shea butter has been used in the cosmetic industry for a really long time for its effectiveness in treating dry skin. It has anti-inflammatory properties and soothes your irritated skin. Shea butter also has to capacity to even out your skin tone and is also said to have multiple healing properties. Its ability to reduce stretch marks and other skin related issues is really remarkable. Shea butter is enriched with vitamins such as Vitamin A, E and F which helps in the healthy functioning of the cell and gives elasticity to the skin and also nourishes your skin. 

Jojoba Oil:

Jojoba oil is an excellent ingredient for skin damage caused due to sun. Since it has Vitamin E, it nourishes your skin and provides relief for dried and flaky skin. It makes your skin glow and also aids in treating various skin related issues. Jojoba oil is also non-comedogenic, that is, it won’t clog your pores even though it is an oil. It helps in improving your overall skin texture. It’ll get absorbed in your skin easily without leaving any greasy look and will deeply hydrate your skin.

Mango Butter:

Applying mango butter is extremely nourishing to your skin. This gives protection against the sun’s harmful UV rays and prevents your skin from getting damaged. Mango butter is rich in Vitamin E so it conditions your skin deeply. This forms a protective barrier on your skin to protect your skin from the harsh environment. Mango butter has antioxidants that soothes and softens your skin. It is also non-comedogenic. 

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Turmeric Oil:

Turmeric oil does wonders to your skin. It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties which treats irritated skin. It also provides radiance to your skin and improves your overall skin texture. Boosts collagen production. When this turmeric oil is being applied to your skin, it also aids in diminishing any sort of dark spots and blemishes. Turmeric oil also evens out your skin.

Wild Turmeric Powder:

Turmeric has curcumin which is a powerful medicinal compound that helps in treating many skin related issues.  This has been used for its cosmetic benefits. It helps in removing pigmentation and sun tan. Adding wild turmeric in your skin care regime will make your skin glow naturally. Unlike regular turmeric, this one will not stain your skin. 

METHOD:

Things you need:

  • Shea Butter – 2 tablespoons
  • Jojoba Oil – 4-5 tablespoons
  • Mango Butter – 1 tablespoon
  • Turmeric Oil – 4-5 drops
  • Wild Turmeric Powder – 1 teaspoon

Directions:

In order to make the Turmeric lotion, take a bowl and add shea butter, jojoba oil, mango butter, wild turmeric powder together and save the turmeric oil for later. Melt everything using a double boiler method. All the above mentioned ingredients can be bought from amazon easily. Make sure to get good quality products based on reviews. After melting the ingredients, add the turmeric oil and gently stir the mixture and let it sit for about 4-5 minutes or until the mixture becomes semi-solid. Then use a hand mixer to whip it until it forms a creamy texture. Tada! Your amazing Turmeric Lotion is ready to use. Use this lotion as you would our regular store bought lotion. 

NOTE:

  • The shelf life of the lotion depends on the shelf life of the products and make store in an air tight container.
  • Make sure to perform a patch test before using the lotion to avoid any allergic reactions.
  • Stick to the measurements of the ingredients listed above.
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