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12 Turmeric Face Mask Recipes for Clear, Glowy Skin

If your visage is more dull face than doll face, use this all-star ingredient to spice things up
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Exfoliating Chickpea + Turmeric Mask
Try it: As a once-weekly polishing treatment

Why it works: Indian brides use a chickpea flour scrub to exfoliate their entire body before their wedding day. The grain is gentle enough that it won't cause small tears in the skin, and, when combined with coconut and turmeric, will leave skin polished anew.

Ingredients:
2 brown coconuts (or young green coconuts)
3 cups water
5 tablespoons gram (chickpea) flour
1 tablespoon yogurt
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon manuka honey
1 pinch turmeric

Directions: Visit Good Living Is Glam

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Antidote for Dullness: Cinnamon + Nutmeg + Turmeric Mask
Try it: When your skin needs a wake-up call

Why it works: Cinnamon is an antiseptic, great for knocking out bacteria like P. acnes, the culprit behind blemishes. Nutmeg is a stimulating spice used both in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine to reduce inflammation. Together, they'll wake up tired-looking skin.

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons honey

Directions: Visit: Liz Marie Blog

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Tea Tree + Turmeric Face Mask
Try it: When a pimple feels planet-sized, complete with its own atmosphere

Why it works: Tea tree oil is a well-known antibacterial agent, making it a powerful contender against blemishes. It's especially good for treating open wounds -- face pickers, this one is for you.

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coconut flour
1 teaspoon raw organic honey
2-3 drops tea tree oil

Directions: Visit Edisa Shahini Disi Couture

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De-Puffing Cucumber + Aloe Vera + Turmeric Mask
Try it: When you're lacking on the sleep front

Why it works: Cucumbers contain antioxidants that reduce swelling and dial down blood vessels, leading to a calmer, more even skin tone. Aloe vera binds moisture to the skin and stimulates collagen, which helps the skin barrier stay healthy and smooth.

Ingredients:
1 pinch turmeric
2 tablespoons organic plain yogurt
2 tablespoons cucumber juice
1 tablespoon aloe vera gel

Directions: Visit BLDG 25/Free People

BY EMILY WOODRUFF | AUG 4, 2016 | SHARES
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