9 Homemade Facial Mask and Skin Care Recipes Using Turmeric

Best Ways to Use Turmeric in Your Skincare Routine

Face masks made at home with turmeric are very helpful in treating a number of skin conditions, such as dark spots, blemishes, acne, pigmentation, wrinkles, stretch marks, and cracked heels.

Turmeric (also called curcumin and haldi) has been used traditionally as a beauty treatment in India. It helps to balance and restore the skin's natural pH level. It slows down the skin's aging process, heals dry skin, and makes it supple. Turmeric is also good for acne, as it is a natural antiseptic.

Read more to get familiar with turmeric face masks at home and learn about the several beauty benefits of this wonderful plant on the skin.

1. Turmeric/Yogurt/Gram Flour Face Mask for Glowing Skin

When used twice a week, this face mask will add a natural golden glow to your facial skin.

1. Add two teaspoons of gram flour (also called chickpea, garbanzo, or besan flour) to one teaspoon of turmeric powder.
2. Now mix with three or four teaspoons of yogurt.
3. Mix well and apply to the face for 20 minutes.

Gram flour is particularly good for oily skin. But if you have dry skin, you should also add ground oats to make it smooth. With its antioxidant properties, yogurt helps protect the face.

2. Turmeric/Besan Scrub to Exfoliate and Get Rid of Dead Skin

Turmeric and gram flour make a great natural scrub, which removes dead cells from the skin very gently.

1. Mix gram flour and turmeric powder in equal proportions and store it in a bottle or jar until needed.
2. When you wish to do a scrub, add two tablespoons of milk.
3. Apply to the face evenly and rub in a circular motion for 10 to 15 minutes daily to get a glowing and bright complexion.

3. Turmeric and Honey Face Mask for a Bright Complexion

Using turmeric and honey together on the face reduces blemishes, scars, dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and discoloration of any kind. It is one of the best natural remedies to get clear and clean skin.

One teaspoon of turmeric powder mixed with one tablespoon of raw honey makes a brilliant face mask at home. This facial mask is very beneficial for dry skin, and regular use of this mask improves the skin’s elasticity, thus reducing wrinkles on the face.

4. Turmeric Mixed With Milk as a Face Cleanser

Milk and turmeric together make a great natural face cleanser. Turmeric has antiseptic properties that protect the skin from daily damage. A turmeric-and-milk face cleanser removes germs and pollutants from deep inside the pores, leaving the facial skin fresh and clean.

5. Turmeric Milk Drink

Turmeric's high antioxidant properties make it special for both beauty and health. Drinking turmeric milk is good for many health problems as well as for skin ailments. It has the potential to increase the body's immunity and disease-resisting power.

1. Boil one teaspoon of turmeric in a cup of milk for 10 minutes.
2. Add sugar or honey to taste.

6. Turmeric Mask to Reduce Facial Hair

A turmeric face mask can be used to remove facial hair naturally. This mask will remove thin, light hairs without causing irritation or redness on the face.

1. Make a thick paste by mixing turmeric, water, gram flour and a few drops of mustard oil.
2. Let it dry on the face for five minutes.
3. Then rub this turmeric paste slowly to pull away the facial hairs.
4. Remember you have to scrub off this paste in the opposite direction, gently.

7. Turmeric for Cracked Heels

Turmeric is one of the best treatments for cracked heels.

1. Mix three teaspoons of turmeric powder with a few drops of coconut oil or castor oil.
2. Wash your feet and pat them dry.
3. Apply this home remedy for 10 to 15 minutes to get relief from dry, cracked heels.

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8. Drinking and Applying Turmeric to Treat Acne and Redness

Turmeric is good for acne, particularly for oily skin, due to its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties. It can be applied and taken orally on a regular basis. Turmeric milk can be drunk to treat acne or any other skin ailment, as it is a blood purifier with lots of healing properties.

Turmeric face masks made at home are effective in reducing redness and swelling caused by acne, pimples, and other skin infections.

Apply this turmeric face mask for acne three times every week. Here is the recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon gram flour
• 1 teaspoon plain yogurt or milk
• 1/2 teaspoon raw honey
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon sandalwood powder

Directions

1. Mix all the above ingredients to make a face mask of consistency that can be applied easily.
2. Add some more milk if you find the paste thick.
3. Apply this directly to your face.
4. Leave on for 15 to 20 minutes and scrub gently.
5. Wash off.

Because this face mask doesn't come off easily, apply only a thin layer. If a yellowish stain remains, don't wash with soap or any face wash. Take some gram flour on your palm and make a paste by mixing some milk and water into it. Rub this scrub on your face gently and then wash it off. Your face will be glowing as never before.

9. Turmeric to Lose Stretch Marks

Losing stretch marks can be easier with the regular use of a turmeric-and-yogurt mask. You can lighten the appearance of stretch marks or stomach scars by using turmeric on them consistently.

The Plant With Benefits Tested Over Centuries

Turmeric face masks have been used for centuries by women in Asian countries for glowing and gorgeous skin. The plant's numerous beauty benefits for the skin make it a wonder herb, helpful in preventing the aging process, treating inflamed skin, minimizing large pores, treating acne-prone skin, and many more. Do try these easy face masks at home to treat yourself and make your skin problem-free.

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This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and does not substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, and/or dietary advice from a licensed health professional. Drugs, supplements, and natural remedies may have dangerous side effects. If pregnant or nursing, consult with a qualified provider on an individual basis. Seek immediate help if you are experiencing a medical emergency.

© 2013 Neha Sadana

Comments

Kanika on July 15, 2020:

Can you give me home made treatment for whitening hand and l

Theresa on March 08, 2020:

Mujie pimple dark spots hai ,mai kya Karu mam

Abby on July 16, 2018:

The recipe of yougurt turmeric and gram flour is like inherited to us by our family we all use it 2 or 3 times a week and our skin is perfect. It works wonders on ur skin. Totally recommend it. I use it always. It not only helps in acne but also brighten the skin my recipe is a little different but it up to u. Anyways a great idea

Riddhi on January 22, 2018:

Hi Neha,

How long would it take the gram flour, yogurt and turmeric mask to get rid of acne marks?

Lena on April 20, 2015:

Hello, Neha

Where can I find Turmeric powder ?

Thank you

harshi on February 05, 2015:

I am harshi i am fair but due to sun tan my hands,arms,legs ,neck and face get tanned so if i use besan, haldi and milk it make my skin fair in one week or not?? Plzzz teellll naa

shara on January 18, 2015:

How long does it take for the turmeric and lemon paste to clear the dark spots on my face to work? Today is my first day to use the paste.

suman on December 30, 2014:

I had ance dark mark how to get rid of it please help me out of it.

shameer on August 31, 2014:

Any problem for daily applying turmeric with honey on face?

Daam Dorjee on July 04, 2014:

I have recently used a mixture of turmeric powder and milk to remove pigmentation. It is helping. Thank you for your article.

Gaurab Pradhan on June 23, 2014:

I have heard that Turmeric + yougurt + Gram flour will remove facial hair, i want to remove my beard..

Does it removes permanently??

if yes How long should i use this paste to get rid of beard??

rose-the planner from Toronto, Ontario-Canada on May 12, 2013:

Wow! I knew of the many health benefits of using turmeric in food, but I did not know about all these other skin care benefits. Great article! Thanks for sharing.

lupine from Southern California (USA) on April 26, 2013:

Hello Neha, I will try using milk to remove the yellowing of turmeric on skin. Thanks.

Neha Sadana (author) from India on April 26, 2013:

Hello younhopes, Thanks for the comment. There is a possibility that turmeric face masks does not suit your skin. Everyone skin is different and one has to find the right mask that suits his or her skin type.

Neha Sadana (author) from India on April 26, 2013:

Hello lupine,

You are right Turmeric face mask do not came off easily, you have to smear a thin layer on face of this mask. To remove the stains and yellowish color from face, just wash your face with gram flour or clean your face with milk.

Neha Sadana (author) from India on April 26, 2013:

Hi dialogue, Thanks for stopping by, I am glad you find this turmeric face mask at home article useful. I will surely add some photos to this to make the write up more relevant.

lupine from Southern California (USA) on April 20, 2013:

Interesting hub on turmeric. Heard it was good to eat regularly...I put the powder in a shaker, like salt and pepper and use it regularly on my food. Have not tried any facials with it, but it may be too yellow on my skin.

Shadaan Alam from India on April 19, 2013:

this was a lovely hub on turmeric but don't know why turmeric doesn't have a good effect on my skin, it leads to more acne perhaps it doesn't suit me

dialogue on April 19, 2013:

Hey Neha, the hub was well written with good info. Informative hub, add some relevant pics to make the same more attractive. Thanks for a good share.