7 DIY turmeric masks you won’t believe you’ve never tried

By Steph Barnes, Hello Giggles

e are always excited to experiment with the latest DIY natural skincare recipes. Mainly, because we know when it comes to finding the perfect beauty routine, the best things in life *really* are free…or already sitting in our spice racks — like turmeric! It’s almost impossible to navigate YouTube’s natural beauty scene without stumbling over video after video of tutorials using this bright yellow powder.

We think it’s safe to say, turmeric’s beauty boosting benefitsare super trendy right now. And for good reason.

Turmeric is full of antioxidants, and has both anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. As a result, its helpful in treating many of the annoying issues that threaten our skin. And on those days your skin might be looking dull, a turmeric mask can also help restore that gorgeous glow.

Because of its versatility, turmeric is the star of this DIY series, but the other ingredients/bases used in your masks are also important. Each ingredient brings its own unique benefits that’ll contribute to the overall health and wellness of your skin.

1 Original turmeric mask recipe

This mask is the simplest and easiest of the bunch. Beauty blogger Deepica Mutyala recommends mixing turmeric with a little bit of milk and honey once per week to tone and tighten your skin.

2 Almond oil and turmeric mask

The almond oil in this turmeric mask mixture will provide a bit of extra moisture for skin prone to dryness.

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