One of my first experiences with turmeric masks was at a relative’s wedding many years ago. It was the night before the big event, and the bride’s house was buzzing with excitement! There was chai on the stove, endless platters of food, aunties chatting, and a line of hands waiting for traditional bridal henna tattoos. Later in the evening, the bride sat in simple clothes while her family sat around her to perform a few wedding traditions; one of them was putting turmeric paste on her arms and face.
While wedding traditions and festivities vary depending on region, religion, family preferences, etc., the use of turmeric pastes as a prenuptial preparation is fairly common in Northern Indian traditions. In terms of the body, it is known to naturally beautify the skin. Symbolically, it’s a way for the bride and groom’s family and friends to show their love and support while preparing them for the big day ahead!
You don’t have to be getting married to enjoy a turmeric face mask! Many people use homemade turmeric masks on a routine basis. Some have found that the simple mixture of natural ingredients helps create a subtle facial glow and a more even tone in the skin. In this mask, turmeric is prized for its many healthful qualities, the milk/yogurt helps to keep moisture in the skin after removing the mask, and the chickpea flour is wonderful for exfoliation. Of course, everyone’s skin is different, and it’s important to do what feels best to you. If you love exploring the golden opportunities of turmeric, then give this recipe a go! Otherwise, you might like to explore other skin care options like our cosmetic clays or this Ayurveda-inspired face mask using neem and triphala.
This simple recipe uses traditional ingredients as well as one unique ingredient: organic turmeric hydrosol! I love how the hydrosol adds a wonderful freshness to the dried powders used in the mask. However, it can be omitted if desired, and the other ingredients can also be adjusted to your liking (see “Variations” below).
Ingredients
Directions
Pro Tips
Because of turmeric’s popularity and versatility when it comes to healthful uses, there are a wide variety of turmeric mask recipes used by natural beauty enthusiasts! Honey, oatmeal, and sandalwood powder are a few of the natural ingredients often used alongside turmeric in face masks. As with most DIY beauty trends, a simple web search will give you lots more ideas, but before you start mixing in your own unique ingredients, it’s best to do some research! Here are a few expert variations:
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Topics: Natural Body Care, Green Living
Ek Ongkar Khalsa was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, but she’s no stranger to the ancient Indian wellness philosophy of Ayurveda. She’s had the pleasure of attending many health seminars by the world-renowned Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Partap Chauhan from Jiva Ayurveda. While spending three weeks in India at a Jiva clinic, she attended classes on traditional herbal remedies, Ayurvedic lifestyle, and even got to enjoy traditional Ayurvedic treatments along with traditional Ayurvedic Indian cuisine. Ek Ongkar holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from San Diego State University and worked as a Marketing Strategist at Mountain Rose Herbs for many years. You can often find her sipping chai, taking long walks on local woodland trails, and doing origami.
One of my first experiences with turmeric masks was at a relative’s wedding many years ago. It was the night before the big event, and the bride’s house was buzzing with excitement! There was chai on the stove, endless platters of food, aunties chatting, and a line of hands waiting for traditional bridal henna tattoos. Later in the evening, the bride sat in simple clothes while her family sat around her to perform a few wedding traditions; one of them was putting turmeric paste on her arms and face.
While wedding traditions and festivities vary depending on region, religion, family preferences, etc., the use of turmeric pastes as a prenuptial preparation is fairly common in Northern Indian traditions. In terms of the body, it is known to naturally beautify the skin. Symbolically, it’s a way for the bride and groom’s family and friends to show their love and support while preparing them for the big day ahead!
You don’t have to be getting married to enjoy a turmeric face mask! Many people use homemade turmeric masks on a routine basis. Some have found that the simple mixture of natural ingredients helps create a subtle facial glow and a more even tone in the skin. In this mask, turmeric is prized for its many healthful qualities, the milk/yogurt helps to keep moisture in the skin after removing the mask, and the chickpea flour is wonderful for exfoliation. Of course, everyone’s skin is different, and it’s important to do what feels best to you. If you love exploring the golden opportunities of turmeric, then give this recipe a go! Otherwise, you might like to explore other skin care options like our cosmetic clays or this Ayurveda-inspired face mask using neem and triphala.
This simple recipe uses traditional ingredients as well as one unique ingredient: organic turmeric hydrosol! I love how the hydrosol adds a wonderful freshness to the dried powders used in the mask. However, it can be omitted if desired, and the other ingredients can also be adjusted to your liking (see “Variations” below).
Ingredients
Directions
Pro Tips
Because of turmeric’s popularity and versatility when it comes to healthful uses, there are a wide variety of turmeric mask recipes used by natural beauty enthusiasts! Honey, oatmeal, and sandalwood powder are a few of the natural ingredients often used alongside turmeric in face masks. As with most DIY beauty trends, a simple web search will give you lots more ideas, but before you start mixing in your own unique ingredients, it’s best to do some research! Here are a few expert variations:
You may also be interested in:
Topics: Natural Body Care, Green Living
Ek Ongkar Khalsa was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, but she’s no stranger to the ancient Indian wellness philosophy of Ayurveda. She’s had the pleasure of attending many health seminars by the world-renowned Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Partap Chauhan from Jiva Ayurveda. While spending three weeks in India at a Jiva clinic, she attended classes on traditional herbal remedies, Ayurvedic lifestyle, and even got to enjoy traditional Ayurvedic treatments along with traditional Ayurvedic Indian cuisine. Ek Ongkar holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from San Diego State University and worked as a Marketing Strategist at Mountain Rose Herbs for many years. You can often find her sipping chai, taking long walks on local woodland trails, and doing origami.
