Turmeric Face Mask Recipes For Glowing Skin

Turmeric is part of the ginger family has been used in East India and the Middle East for thousands of years. It is often used for coloring and flavoring in Asian cuisine and is used for curries but also for dying. It has a mustard-like smell, so we shall warn you-you may feel hungry after this! Be sure to not leave turmeric on your face for too long to avoid leaving yellow stains.

Not only has turmeric been used in cuisine, but it has been part of Ayurvedic medicine for more than 4000 years. It can treat stomach ailments, improve blood circulation and improve skin wounds. Not only that, but it can correct your oily skin and sooth that sun burns from your vacation due to the fact it’s an anti-inflammatory. It is also a very powerful ingredient, as it can prevent skin cancer and treat chronic skin conditions.

Its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties help to reduce redness from blemishes. It is great for pores and acne treatment, as well as clearing and brightening the skin. If you wash your face with turmeric or make a face mask, your skin will be as good as new! It will heal leftover acne and shrink those dreaded pores! Below are our top DIY Turmeric face masks recipes for you to try at home.

This is an ideal mask to try out if you are new to turmeric. It is easy, so if you haven’t got time for a full-on pampering session with the girls, this will be your favorite method! This face mask will help you nourish your skin and is particularly efficient on dry skin!

1) Stir half a teaspoon of turmeric in a bowl and slowly add water or milk to it until it becomes a paste. The key here is not to make it too thin, otherwise, it can get pretty messy!

2) Apply to your face and your problem areas, and leave on for 20 minutes before washing off.

This mask contains honey, yogurt and of course, turmeric. We have seen the benefits of turmeric, but what can honey and turmeric add to this mask? Honey treats acne and reduces pimples, scars and skin wounds, whilst the yogurt will treat dry skin, nourish it and make it feel silky smooth.

You will need:

– One teaspoon of turmeric
– One teaspoon of raw organic honey
– One teaspoon of natural yogurt (or milk)

How to:

1) Put the turmeric in a bowl.
2) Add the honey and mix.
3) Then, slowly add the yogurt so you can adjust the consistency to a thick paste. If it is too thin, you will get it everywhere, and as turmeric can be used as a dye, it will be a nightmare to get rid of!
4) Apply the mask evenly to your face, and especially your under-eyes and your problem areas, as thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, it will heal them in no time! Leave it on for 20 minutes before washing off.

This mask is quite similar to the previous one, but with flour or ground oats thrown into treat your skin even more! Your skin will be radiant and glowing, and you needn’t worry – the turmeric won’t stain your face!

You will need:

– Two tablespoons of flour or ground oats
– One teaspoon of turmeric
– Three tablespoons of milk
– A few drops of honey

How to:

1) Mix the turmeric, honey, flour, and milk to make a paste.
2) Apply the paste evenly and thinly to avoid staining your skin and leave on for 20 minutes.
3) Rinse the mask off in the shower whilst scrubbing gently.
4) To soften up your skin, even more, apply your favorite moisturizer.

This sounds a bit more like a recipe for something you would cook for yourself, but wait a minute! This mask is full of Vitamin A which will boost the collagen production, leaving your skin super tight and will stop wrinkles. You will be glowing!

You will need:
– One small carrot
– One small potato
– A pinch of turmeric
– A pinch of baking soda
– Water

How to:
1) Boil the carrot and the potato and chop them into small pieces.
2) Mash them together to create a paste.
3) Add the pinches of turmeric and baking soda, and mix with water slowly to make it into a smooth paste.
4) Apply to the face and leave it for 20 minutes.
5) Rinse it off with warm water (preferably in a shower).

If you want to get this into your beauty routine, we recommend you do this pack twice a week, your skin will be absolutely exceptional in a matter of applications!

Sugarcane juice and turmeric make a powerful duo – why? Because sugarcane juice contains glycolic acid, commonly used in chemical peels. It can be used as an exfoliant and will freshen up that dull layer of skin. Turmeric, of course, will treat your problem areas. This mask will be your savior!

You will need:
– 2-3 tablespoons of sugarcane juice
– A pinch of turmeric

How to:

1) Mix the sugarcane juice with the turmeric powder.
2) Apply on your least favorite areas for 6 to 10 minutes.
3) Rinse it off with lukewarm water then cold water to totally refresh your face.

This pack can also be applied twice a week for maximal effect!

What? Olive oil? Are you sure? Yes, we are… Olive oil is perfect for throwing into your face mask. It contains so many vitamins like A, D, K and E to name but a few! It can also decrease your acne.

You will need:
– One tablespoon of cream
– One tablespoon of sandalwood
– Two teaspoons of Gram flour
– Olive oil
– A pinch of turmeric

How to:

1) Mix all the ingredients to create a smooth, lump-free paste.
2) Apply the mask to your face and even your neck!
3) Leave it on for 15 minutes.
4) Rinse with warm water, and apply your favorite moisturizer afterwards for even softer skin!

Cornstarch will be your skin’s best friend, it is an excellent remedy for skin problems, and the best thing is – it is super cheap! Apply this pack once a week for flawless, glowing skin!

You will need:
– Two teaspoons of cornstarch
– ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder
– A few drops of honey

How to:

1) Mix the turmeric, cornstarch, and honey into a thick paste.
2) If you have dry skin, you can also throw in a few drops of oil. For oily skin, why not put some lemon juice and yogurt for a creamier mixture?
3) Apply the pack to your face and neck and leave it for 15 to 20 minutes.
4) Use a warm wet cloth to remove the mask.

This recipe will make enough for eight small jars, so you can easily grab and apply whenever you are having a bad skin day! If you are a face mask pro, challenge yourself to this recipe! The ingredients take some finding, but you will have an enormous quantity of turmeric face masks to last you forever!

You will need:
– 6 oz Kaolin Clay
– 1.3oz avocado oil
– 0.2oz Optiphen
– 0.2oz turmeric powder
– Four 8oz. Bail jars
– 0.5oz carrot extract
– 2.5 Cups distilled water
– 0.8oz BTMS-50 Conditioning Emulsifier
– 1oz Polawax Emulsifying Wax
– 1oz Meadowfoam oil
– 2mL carrot seed essential oil

How to:

1) Mix the following ingredients in a container: Polawax, avocado oil, BTMS 50 and the Meadowfoam oil. Then heat in the microwave for about 40 seconds each time until the wax has melted.
2) In another container, heat the water, once it has reached the right temperature, it may evaporate, slowly add more until you have 2.5 cups of hot water.
3) Once the wax has cooled, melt it in the microwave again, and blend it and make sure there are no bubbles in the mixture. Pour the mixture into the water and stir for 1 minute.
4) Then, add heaping spoonfuls of the kaolin clay, blend until fully mixed. Continue adding the clay until it has all been done.
5) Add the carrot seed essential oil, the carrot extract and the Optiphen once the mixture has reached 130°F. Then blend it all.
6) Add the turmeric powder and blend until combined.
7) Add the mixture into your jars and wait till it cooled down.
8) Once it has fully cooled, you will have your own turmeric clay lotion! You can apply to your face and leave on for about 10-15 minutes before rinsing off with warm water.