One of my go-to DIY face masks is made using benefit-rich turmeric. Turmeric is a spice that comes from the turmeric plant found in Southern Asia. For hundreds of years, people around the world have used turmeric for its healing properties as well as its cosmetic benefits. The bright, yellow-orange spice gets its health benefits primarily because of curcumin, a bioactive component that has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. While modern scientific research is just beginning to study the positive impact of turmeric, many believe that it has several beneficial uses for skin.

Benefits of turmeric for your skin

• Turmeric is high in antioxidants that slow down cell damage
• It’s widely used as a skin exfoliant and improves skin’s texture
• It helps with inflammatory skin conditions, such as acne, dry skin, psoriasis and eczema
• It helps to reduce pigmentation and even out the skin tone
• It protects against the breakdown of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid
• It can reduce the appearance of dark circles

Turmeric Face Mask Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons of flour. You can use regular flour, rice flour or ground oats if your skin is dry.
1 teaspoon turmeric
3 tablespoons milk. You can also use yogurt to fight acne.
A few drops of honey

Directions

Mix flour, turmeric, milk, and honey together to make a paste
Remove any makeup and dirt from your face
Apply a thin layer of the paste evenly all over your face
Let it dry for 20-30 minutes
Rinse off the mask
Use a facial cleanser to remove any remaining yellow pigmentation
Apply your favorite facial moisturizer
Apply twice a week for best results
*Turmeric is a dye and it can stain anything, so be careful. Clean immediately to prevent staining.