Try it: When you want to use your old college ID for a student discount

Why it works: Studies show that wrinkles aren't the No. 1 sign of aging -- that distinction belongs to uneven skin tone. This mask helps even out too-rosy cheeks and lighten signs of sun damage. The citric acid in lemons helps fade dark spots, while honey hydrates and prevents redness.

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons rolled oats (ground into oat flour in food processor)
1 tablespoon manuka honey
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 squeeze fresh lemon juice

Directions: Visit The Glowing Fridge

Try it: On your wind-whipped skin during the winter months

Why it works: By now, you probably already know the benefits of adding a little coconut oil to your beauty routine, but for the uninitiated: Coconut oil contains healthy fatty acids that deeply hydrate dry skin. Slather this coconut and turmeric face mask on when your skin needs extra hydration — like when your anti-aging or acne creams cause dry patches.

Ingredients:
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch
A few drops honey
2 tablespoons coconut oil

Directions: Visit Saudi Beauty

Try it: When your fountain of youth access card is denied

Why it works: Tomatoes contain lycopene, a free radical fighter that also gives them their red color. Studies have shown that lycopene can prevent sun damage when applied topically. By reducing free radical damage, applying tomatoes to the skin can slow down the aging process by warding off wrinkles.

Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon rice powder
1 tablespoon raw milk
1 tablespoon tomato juice

Directions: Visit The Beauty Gypsy

Try it: When all signs (peeling, tightness and general discomfort) point to dehydrated skin

Why it works: Avocado is more than just a guacstar; the healthy fats in its fleshy meat work topically as a moisturizer, while vitamin C illuminates skin from within.

Ingredients:
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon avocado
1 teaspoon yogurt

Directions: Visit Bellatory

Try it: When dry skin magnifies your pores to crater-like proportions

Why it works: Eggs tighten the skin, which can give the illusion of smaller pores temporarily. The nutrients in the yolk provide moisture, and olive oil makes skin soft and smooth.

Ingredients:
1 egg yolk
1 pinch turmeric
1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions: Visit Hello Glow