Turmeric has long been used in beauty masks by the Asian people. These beauty masks have also been used in Chinese and Indian medicine. Moreover, in Asia they were an essential part of the bride`s wedding preparations, making her look beautiful.
Turmeric has an active compound known as curcumin, which has numerous benefits.
Turmeric mask is an excellent remedy for acne and eczema. It has the ability to reduce inflammation and redness, and stimulates skin healing. Turmeric also has antioxidant effects which can prevent premature aging and rejuvenate your skin.
It can soften the age lines and wrinkles, making your face look younger. Also, it can be used for treating roasacea- a chronic skin condition that is characterized by redness and pimples.
Turmeric mask is easy to prepare and acts as exfoliator, moisturizer, and reduces redness. It can lighten the skin and make it look clean and fresh.
Here`s a recipe for a homemade turmeric facial mask:
Below, you will find the basic recipe of turmeric mask. But, there are many variations of the recipe and many people add chickpea flower to thicken the paste.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon of turmeric
1 teaspoon of raw organic honey
1 teaspoon of milk (you can also yoghurt)
Place the turmeric in a little bowl. Then, add honey, milk and yogurt. You can adjust the amount of milk to make your paste more or less thick. However, be sure the paste is firm enough to stick to our face.
Note: Turmeric is a dye and it could leave stains on everything, therefore be careful.
Face preparation
Remove the makeup and wash your face with tap water. Wear some old t-shirt in case it gets stained.
Application of the turmeric mask
Apply the mask equally all over your face. Pay close attention to the area under the eyes since turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties which can reduce the dark circles caused by vasoconstriction (narrowing of the vessels).
Keep the unused mask in the fridge and use it the next time.
Allow the mask to dry on your face, which is about 20 minutes and rinse it off with cool water. Dry your face gently using a cloth
Repeat the procedure over a few days. You can do it every few weeks, depending on your needs and complexion.
Why is this mask so great?
Turmeric has powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Honey is an anti-bacterial agent which deeply nourishes the skin. Milk is rich in lactic acid which is an alpha hydroxyl acid and it exfoliates the skin. When combined, these ingredients will do wonders for you.
There are other reasons to consume Turmeric:
You can use it to make a healing golden milk to treat many conditions
You can also prepare anti-inflammatory pain relief tea
It can treat depression
If you use turmeric internally you need to know that turmeric has poor absorption and you need to consume it in a way that will improve its absorption.