If you regularly follow my blog and social media, you already probably know that I love using turmeric in my beauty routine. Turmeric is an all rounder ingredient and it works perfectly for skin, hair and health. I love making a good turmeric face and body mask and use it at least once a week. The best thing about this turmeric face and body mask is that it is in powder form or ubtan form that can be mixed with rose water, aloe vera gel or milk before using. Below is a recipe for turmeric powder mask for face and body that I highly recommend you try out –
RECIPE FOR TURMERIC POWDER BODY MASK
BENEFITS OF INGREDIENTS USED IN THIS TURMERIC POWDER BODY MASK:
Almond Meal
Almond meal or almond powder helps gently exfoliate the skin and buff away dead skin cells. It also nourishes and evens out skin tone. Has a moisturizing and soothing effect on the skin. Has anti-inflammatory and anti-pigmentation properties that makes it a great ingredient in this recipe.
Wild Turmeric
Wild turmeric stains less than regular cooking turmeric so make sure you are only using wild turmeric specifically made for beauty purposes. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-pigmentation and anti microbial properties. It also heals the skin and keeps it healthy and clear.
Chickpea Flour
Chickpea flour nourishes and softens the skin. Gently exfoliates dead skin layer and reveal fresh new glowing skin. Helps treat body acne and scarring and makes your skin super soft and smooth.
Rose Petals
Dried rose petals adds a beautiful fragrance to this body mask powder. Apart from that, it also has amazing skincare benefits. It helps add a rosy glow to the skin and makes your skin super soft and supple to touch. Has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Dried rose petals also contain rose essential oil in it that gets incorporated into the final product as well.
Cardamom Powder
Cardamom powder is a great skin purifier and it helps clear out breakouts and blemishes. It has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that keeps your skin clean and clear. Also helps even out skin tone and add a beautiful brightened glow. Has detoxing properties as well.
METHOD:
Things you need-
- ¼ cup almond meal
- 3 tablespoons wild turmeric
- ¼ cup chickpea flour
- 1/3 cup crushed dried rose petals
- 2 tablespoons cardamom powder
Directions-
To make this turmeric powder mask or face and body, take a dry bowl and add in almond meal, wild turmeric powder and chickpea flour. Get hold of dried rose petals and roughly crush them between your palms before adding it to the powder mix. Add in cardamom powder and mix it really well. Transfer this to an airtight jar and keep it in a cool and dry place. To use, mix and adequate amount of this turmeric powder mask with either milk, rosewater or aloe vera gel to make a spreadable paste. Apply this on your face and body before a shower and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Dampen your skin and massage for a few minutes. Rinse it off and you are done. Use this mask at least twice a week for best results.
NOTE-
- Patch test before hand to make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients used in the turmeric powder mask.
- Use only organic ingredients for best results.
- This body mask can be used on face too as mentioned.
