Turmeric Face Mask for a Glowing Skin

Turmeric is known as the magic spice. Beside its nutritional benefits, turmeric can be used as a part of your skincare beauty routine to give you bright glowing skin! Turmeric has antioxidant, anti-septic, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It also reduces the visibility of acne scars. In addition the mask contains honey, which hydrates, nourishes and lubricates the skin. Honey also contains antibacterial and antiseptic properties and helps even out the skin. Moreover, milk softens the skin and nourishes it with vitamins and minerals. Finally, the amazing coconut oil smoothens, softens and lubricates your skin cells and helps to break down the dead cells (check the benefits and uses of coconut oil).

Ingredients

-       1 tsp of turmeric

-       1 tsp of honey

-       1/2 tsp of milk

-       1 tsp of coconut oil

Directions

1.    Put all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl, then mix till you get a firm paste that will stick to your face.

2.    Wash your face with running water. Apply some rose water on your face with a cotton pad that will help the mixture to be absorbed into your skin. (Check theamazing benefits of Rose Water).

3.    Apply the mask and wait for 20 minutes.

4.    Wash your face with cold water.

5.    Pat dry with a clean soft facial towel.

Note: Make sure to wear a dark t-shirt or a t-shirt that you are not too attached to, in case it gets stained!

DIY shea butter lotion bar

I have to say that I am a skin care addict. I love to take care of my skin and from time to time I like to make my skin care products at home to insure that they are all natural and they don’t have any questionable ingredients in them.

Most homemade lotion recipes involve quite a few ingredients and are easy to make.

Today I am going to make shea butter lotion bar and all I  need for this lotion bar is only three ingredients.

Ingredients

-          ¼ cup shea butter

-          ¼ almond oil

-          ¼ cup of coconut oil

Skin Benefits

-          Shea Butter: the concentration of natural vitamins and fatty acids in Shea butter makes it incredibly nourishing and moisturizing for skin. It is often used to remedy dry skin and to help protect the skin's natural oils.  

-          Almond Oil: is light in texture and can easily penetrate deep into the skin, softening and dislodging the dirt and debris accumulated in the skin pores and hair follicles.

-          Coconut oil:  is a great skin softener and helps you do away with dry and hard skin conditions. It is also good for hardened and cracked feet.

Directions

1.      Add coconut oil, almond oil and shea butter to a pot.

2.      Stir occasionally until it is fully melted

3.      Remove from heat

4.      Pour in molds and let set until hard

5.      Unmold, and you’re done!

  

 No more dry skin!