Tuesday, January 12, 2016

That ain't jaundice: Turmeric Facial Mask


The skin on our faces is exposed to more of the harsh winter weather than everything that gets covered with mittens and scarves, so I decided to give mine a little extra nourishment this January.

Your skin is your largest organ, so know what you put on it....just like what you eat becomes part of you (literally), what you put on your skin is absorbed by your body. My mask is actually edible, so you could actually have a healthy snack if you make enough (I did not actually try this yet).

Turmeric is a powerful antioxidant, and also has anti-inflammatory properties. Yogurt provides zinc, B vitamins, lactic acid, and calcium. Honey is full of antioxidants, and is natural moisturizer for skin. I added a little oil because my skin tends to be dry. If you don't have yogurt, whole milk is a good substitute.

TURMERIC FACIAL MASK
Mix 1 tsp ground turmeric with +1 tsp plain yogurt + 1 tsp raw honey + 1 tsp nourishing oil. I used avocado oil, but coconut oil, sweet almond oil, and olive oil are all good options. Apply to face and let dry (about 15-20 minutes). Rinse well with warm water and a *washcloth.

*Remember that, while turmeric is a powerful antioxidant, it is sometimes used as a natural food-coloring agent (I sometimes add it to mac&cheese, for example, just for color). I recommend a dark or orange washcloth.

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