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Turmeric. A spice that I use often in cooking...but also as a beauty regimen.
Say what?
During my travels in India, I learned that this incredible spice, which has incredible
healing properties (there is evidence it kills cancer cells) has been long-used by Indian
brides as a head-to-toe body scrub and face mask to brighten skin before their wedding
day.
Gentlemen, don't let that stop you from lathering yourself up, your skin deserves a little glow
too!
So what exactly is turmeric and what are the benefits benefits of using this magical spice?
Where to begin...
Turmeric is from a perennial shrub originating in south and southeastern Asia and western
India. It has long been used in Indian Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for the treatment of
inflammatory and digestive disorders. It has also been used in religious rituals in both
India and China (such as Indian weddings) as well as dying clothing.
It helps to improve your skin's texture since it makes for a great skin exfoliant. It helps
with inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, acne, psoriasis and dry skin
Turmeric also helps regulate oily skin and it is also said to diminish wrinkles
Wait, wait, wait...when I cook with turmeric, it turns everything yellow! Will it do the
same to my skin?
Nope! When combined with chickpea flour, it will just will leave your skin looking like
a million bucks. Trust me, I'm pretty pasty and this mask doesn't leave me looking like
a banana, I promise.
So how do you make this Turmeric mask?
In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of milk or yogurt (you can use almond, 2% or soy)
with 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 2 tsp of chickpea flour. You can also add a teaspoon
of honey (Manuka honey is the best) which is also great for moisturizing and cleansing
the skin as well as reducing smelling and inflammation...oh and it also has antibacterial
properties.
Mix well until it all looks evenly blended.
Make sure you clean your face before applying the mask. Get rid of all that makeup and dirt
off your face. Then slather on your mask all over your face and neck.
Let it dry for about 15-20 minutes until it feels hard.
Rinse your face with luke-warm water and voila!
You can do this a couple of times a week and will immediately see and feel the difference.
Happy Glowing!