• Benefits of using turmeric face masks
• Easy homemade turmeric face packs for glowing skin
• Tips and precautions while using turmeric packs
• Frequently asked question on turmeric face masks for glowing skin

Every Indian kitchen is home to ingredients that are great not just for your health but for your hair and skin as well. One such ingredient that you will find sitting comfortably in the spice rack is turmeric.  You can add a pinch of turmeric in curries or consume it with  milk, but regardless of the method, its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties make it hard to not love using it. If you are  a natural skincare junkie, chances are that you will consciously opt for products or methods that include  turmeric.  But if you haven't started applying turmeric yet, now is the time to start. And what better way can there be than a DIY turmeric face mask that is natural and safe for your skin.  

But why are we stressing so much on turmeric? The yellow hue of turmeric comes from a component called curcumin, which can effectively protect your skin against chemicals and environmental stressors. Cucurmin can also brighten your skin effectively and repair the damaged skin cells. If you're still unsure, let us share  some  amazing  benefits of turmeric face masks to  help you analyse if it is really worth the hype.

Benefits of using DIY turmeric face masks:

1. Effective against chronic skin diseases
   Curcumin is great at cleaning up and transforming dysfunctional cellular damages. If one suffers from melanoma (a tumour of melanin-forming cells), adding turmeric into the skincare routine can be beneficial. In some cases, consumption of turmeric is great as well. Curcumin can also prevent oxidative stress on melanin-producing skin cells. 
   
   
2. Prevents acne
   When your pores are clogged due to oil, makeup residues, dead skin, pollution from dust, your skin becomes  prone to breaking out due to acne or get affected by black heads and white heads. All the benefits of turmeric face masks can regulate sebum production of your skin and  prevent acne. 
   
   
3. Reverses skin damage
   From imbalanced diet and hormonal changes to exposure to pollution, dust and UV rays, our skin bears the brunt of many stressors. This leads to premature signs of ageing, pigmentation, dull skin etc. Cucurmin present in the turmeric can combat the skin damage and retain glowing and beautiful skin with every application. 
   
   
4. Skin-healing properties
   Turmeric is a great source of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it perfect for skin healing. Not only does it diminish scars but it also removes any discolouration on the skin. Most often, we apply a paste of organic turmeric on a fresh wound as its antimicrobial properties can keep the wound from any infections further worsening the skin condition. 

Easy homemade turmeric face packs for glowing skin

Now that we know some of the benefits of applying turmeric face masks, let us get started and know how to make turmeric face masks.

1. Honey and turmeric face pack
   

   Honey and turmeric are both excellent antibacterial agents and adding them into a mask is the best way to get that glowing skin you have been looking for. 

   Ingredients:

   • 1 teaspoon honey
   • 2 teaspoons of lemon juice or yoghurt
   • 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
     
     

   How to make your mask:

   • Mix all the ingredients to make a thick enough  DIY turmeric face mask
   • Apply the mask gently across your face and neck
   • Leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Use a warm wet cloth to remove the mask
   • Use this mask at least twice a week to get an unmatched glow. 

   This is the easiest remedy on how to use turmeric for glowing skin

   
   
   
   
2. Sandalwood and turmeric face pack
   

   Sandalwood is a part of many skincare products for its power to rejuvenate and clear your skin’s complexion. It is also known for preventing early signs of ageing. 

   Ingredients: 
   • 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder
   • 1 teaspoon of sandalwood powder
   • 1 tablespoon of fresh unseasoned tomato puree
     
     
   How to make your mask: 
   • Add the turmeric powder and sandalwood powder along with the tomato puree, and mix it well
   • Apply this paste on your face and neck
   • Leave it on for about 15 minutes and then wash your face with lukewarm water
     
     
     
   
   
3. Turmeric, honey, and aloe vera face mask
   

   The antibacterial and cooling properties of aloe vera can keep your skin free from the acne causing germs and prevent pimples.You can also use neem and coconut oil for acne along with turmeric, aloe vera, and honey. Learn How on our blog. 

   Ingredients:
   • 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel
   • 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder
   • 1 teaspoon of honey
     
     
   How to make your mask: 
   • Mix all the ingredients to make a thin paste
   • Apply the mix evenly across your face and leave it on until it dries and wash it off with lukewarm water. 
   • Use it at least twice a week for good results
     
     
     
   
   
4. Turmeric and multani mitti (fuller’s earth) face mask
   

   Multani mitti is great at providing a boost of moisture into your skin and leaving it well- moisturised and nourished. 

   Ingredients:

   • 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder
   • 1 teaspoon of yoghurt
   • 1 teaspoon of multani mitti
     
     

   How to make your face mask:

   • Mix all the ingredients well. If the pack is too thick, you can add a few drops of rose water to balance the consistency
   • Apply the mask all over your face and leave it on for 15 minutes before rinsing it off with lukewarm water
   • Apply the face mask once a week

Tips and precautions while using turmeric packs

• With turmeric, always remember, a little goes a long way as it can potentially stain your face if you use too much of it or for longer than 20 minutes. 
• If you use lemon as a mixing agent, make sure to not over use it as it can leave your skin dry and not all skin types are well reciprocating to lemon.  

If you are looking for an organic face care product with loaded benefits of turmeric, we recommend using the Coco Soul shower gel which can be used as a facewash as well. Infused with the goodness of virgin king coconut oil, gotu kola, and turmeric, this body wash is a great way to add turmeric for glowing skin in your everyday routine. 

Frequently asked question on turmeric face masks for glowing skin

1. What can I mix with turmeric for glowing skin?
   

   You can mix any natural ingredients with turmeric that are great at moisturising your face. Ingredients such as coconut oil, gram flour, aloe vera, etc., are great as a face pack mix. 
   
   

2. Which turmeric is best for face masks?
   

   When using turmeric for your face, make sure you are using the organic form of the turmeric.
   
   

3. Does turmeric mask really work?
   

   While using a turmeric mask  does work for most people, it is also possible to not be a remedy for you. In any case, the potential of a turmeric mask working for you depends on how your skin reciprocates to the ingredients and how you use it.  It is advised to use it sparingly and preferably twice a week without leaving it overnight.