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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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