Skin care: Turmeric face masks can have miraculous benefits on your skin

First Published Jul 7, 2021, 4:39 PM IST

Benefits attached to turmeric is that it can be used as an excellent skin care ingredient

Has your skin become lifeless? Has your natural glow vanished by the pollution, which has settled on your face? Do you want to prevent premature ageing and avoid wrinkles on your face?
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There is only one solution to all these problems and to top it all off it is something that is easily available in most of the Indian households, is it easy on the pocket and hands down one of the most effective natural remedies of all time?
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Turmeric has long been considered as the ultimate home remedy for various kinds of health problems. Haldi Doodh is every Indian mother's go to health drink for their children.
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Turmeric provides flavour and colour to many cuisines but it doesn't just cater to food it also has medicinal properties. Some other benefits attached to it is that it can be used as an excellent skin care ingredient.
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It helps in treating acne, lessens signs of ageing (wrinkles), helps reduce stretch marks and also to remove pigmentation and tanning. Turmeric can also be used in face masks when combined with the right ingredients. It is suitable for both oily and dry skin types.
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Do not burn a hole in your pocket by investing in high end face packs with turmeric being one of their ingredients when you can make very affordable turmeric packs at home. So, we have compiled face packs for different skin types and purposes. Select the one that is suitable for you.
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Rose Milk and Turmeric Face Pack (Dry Skin):Ingredients: 1 teaspoon turmeric powder1 tablespoon fresh cream 2-3 drops of essential oil rose 12 tablespoon rose water.Procedure: Mix all ingredients in a bowl well, make sure to get rid of any lumps. The mixture should be smooth, after preparing the pack take a brush and apply generous amounts of it on your face and neck. Let it sit for at least 25 minutes, wash your face with lukewarm water and gently pat your face dry with a fresh towel.
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Chickpea Yoghurt and Turmeric Face pack (Oily Skin):Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chickpea flour1 tablespoon yoghurt 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 12 tablespoon water (to mix easily).Procedure: Mix all ingredients together, if the mixture is too dry add more water accordingly. Smooth out the mixture and use a brush to apply evenly throughout your face and neck, wait for at least 20 minutes for it to dry. Wash your face with lukewarm water and gently pat your face dry.
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Lemon, Honey and Turmeric Face Pack (Skin Brightening):Ingredients: 1 teaspoon turmeric powder1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon fresh lime juice (make sure to remove any seed).Procedure: Mix all ingredients together and apply the mixture well on your face and neck using a brush. Let it dry for 20-30 minutes, wash it off with lukewarm water and gently pat your face dry.
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Coconut and Turmeric Face Pack (Acne Prone Skin):Ingredients:1 tablespoon of coconut oil 14 tablespoon of turmeric powder.Procedure: Mix all ingredients well, apply it on your face and neck and wash it off with lukewarm water after 20 minutes.
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Tomato and Turmeric Face pack (Tan Removal):Ingredients:2 teaspoon turmeric powder1 tablespoon tomato puree 12 tablespoon yoghurt.Procedure: Mix all ingredients, after obtaining a paste-like consistency apply it on your affected areas (wherever there is tanning) and let it rest for 20 minutes then wash it off with lukewarm water.
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Turmeric and Honey Pack for Dark Circles:Ingredients: 1 tablespoon turmeric1 tablespoon honey 12 tablespoon yoghurt.Procedure: Mix all ingredients well, take a brush and use gentle strokes to apply it on your dark circles then let it rest for 15-20 minutes and wash it away with lukewarm water.
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Egg White and Turmeric Face Pack (Skin Tightening):Ingredients: 1 egg white1 tablespoon turmeric 12 tablespoon olive oil.Procedure: Mix all ingredients well, apply it on your face and neck and let it dry for 25 minutes then wash it off with lukewarm water.NOTE: Asianet News humbly requests everyone to wear masks, sanitize, maintain social distancing and get vaccinated as soon as eligible. Together we can and will break the chain #ANCares #IndiaFightsCorona
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