Turmeric has become a popular (dare I say trendy?) ingredient lately in health and beauty. For good reason! Along with a number of health benefits (improved sleep, reduced anxiety) you often hear the word ‘glowing’ associated with turmeric. And who doesn’t want glowing skin, right? Here are two ways to get turmeric’s acne-fighting and skin-improving benefits, inside and out.
Skin-Improving Turmeric Acne Mask
Naturally antiseptic and antibacterial, turmeric and honey soothe inflamed skin and acne.
- Organic apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon of organic, raw honey (preferably Manuka honey)
- Milk
Apply vinegar to a cotton ball and swipe all over the skin. Wait about five minutes before you apply the mask.
Mix the turmeric powder with the honey. Use your clean hands to apply the mask, avoiding the eye area. Let the mask sit for 15-20 minutes then rinse with warm water. If the turmeric powder leaves a yellowish tint on the skin, use a milk-soaked cotton ball to go over stained areas. Repeat mask twice a week.
Adapted from celebrity aesthetician Susan Ciminelli
Glowing Skin Turmeric Smoothie
This smoothie combines hydrating coconut water with skin-loving pineapple and turmeric for a healthy morning wake-up.
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 inch fresh ginger
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse together. Serve immediately, topped with a squeeze of lime.
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Kobus says
April 18, 2019 at 1:19 amAlmond Milk will definite work for a alternative to milk.
Jodi says
March 12, 2018 at 11:53 amI have some areas on my face that are starting to resemble poc marks. Will this mask help??? If not, what will???
Kobus says
April 18, 2019 at 1:20 amThe Mask will definite help. Twice a week
Cat says
October 28, 2017 at 11:13 pmThe mask looks awesome! I have all the ingredients and my face just decided to have some spots pop up! Perfect timing!
Cat
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Louisa says
October 27, 2017 at 11:48 amI’ve heard so many great things about health benefits of Turmeric few months back and I’ve decided to start up my morning routine with a glass of golden milk instead of coffee.
Best decision I’ve ever made. Didn’t know about the mask, and I’d love to try it as well. Great work on this post.
Richard Wolfstein says
March 11, 2017 at 6:39 amTo anyone reading this, also know that turmeric was proven in a study to reduce oily skin by 24.76%. That occurred when applied directly to the face, so clearly turmeric is a miracle substance for clogged pores and acne. In the study they used a carrier oil to enhance the delivery into the skin, so that’s what you should do too (grapeseed oil or jojoba oil are ideal).
http://supernaturalacnetreatment.com/topical-turmeric-powder-paste-unstoppable-acne-clearer/
Ana says
July 19, 2016 at 10:01 amEither almond or coconut milk
Rogier says
November 1, 2015 at 2:47 pmHi,
I don’t know what’s better, having acne, or an orange face (even with the milk)! So now I’m orange but I have a really soft skin! Btw school starts tomorrow :O
Lana says
January 19, 2016 at 2:57 pmTry sugar mixed with water scrub, following an over the counter clay-type cleanser. Works like magic! Good luck.
Kate says
February 17, 2015 at 5:24 pmI can’t have dairy so I don’t keep it in the house. Could this face mask be made with almond milk?
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Anna says
February 12, 2015 at 9:08 amLove this <3
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