Monday, July 27, 2020
Turmeric has been used for ages to help with both treating acne and encouraging healing. This DIY turmeric & honey face mask is very easy to make and perfect for anyone battling acne.
DIY TURMERIC HONEY FACE MASK
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon raw honey
- Optional: up to 1 teaspoon of coconut oil. This will add extra antibacterial properties and hydrating benefits to the mask-though it will also make oily in a way that leaves the mask less of a paste and more of a spread, so it may not go on as thick as if you left the coconut oil out altogether.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Mix the 2 or 3 ingredients together until everything is nicely combined. If opting to not use the coconut oil, you may want to use a pinch more honey or even a few drops of water. When you’re ready to use the mask, apply to a clean, dry face. This mask shouldn’t be uncomfortable at all, but as with anything new, if you have rather sensitive skin, you may want to dry a small test area of skin before applying all over your face. Leave on for up to 20 minutes, this can be repeated weekly to help clean out pores and clear skin. Follow with a light moisturizer, or even just a tiny dab of coconut oil.
- You may also notice that you skin seems tinted yellow after this mask, almost giving you a jaundice appearance. I followed up with a second fresh wash cloth and most of that wiped away. There was only a tiny hint of yellow left after that. Just something to keep in mind so you apply the mask on a day or at a time when you wont need to run out the door right after.
NOTES:
*A note about removing this mask. I used an older wash cloth to remove it, the turmeric will likely stain a towel if you use one, I learned this the hard way a couple years ago and was prepared this time. Good news is that if this happens to you and you used a white washcloth, once it is fully rinsed out, you’ll have a fantastically happy spring yellow cloth that can be used for removing future masks.