8 Effective Turmeric Face packs for Different skin types

Turmeric is a derivative of the ‘Cucurma longa’ plant roots. It is well known for its antibiotic and antibacterial properties. It enhances the health and glow of the skin. Hence, it is an essential component of the face packs. Some of the homemade turmeric packs for different skin types have been listed below:

For Dry Skin

Cream, Gram flour and Turmeric pack

To make this face pack you can mix 2 teaspoons of gram flour, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of cream. You can also add almond oil if your skin is much dry and form a smooth paste. Apply over the skin and wash with lukewarm water after 15 minutes. These face packs help in keeping the skin hydrated and moisturizer in all kinds of weather.

Egg white and Turmeric pack

Mix the egg white with olive oil, rosewater, and lemon juice and turmeric powder to make a paste. Apply it on all the dry areas (including elbows and knees) and wash with lukewarm water.



For Oily Skin

Neem and Turmeric Face pack

Grind and make the paste of 30-40 neem leaves, a few drops of neem oil and a little turmeric. Apply this pack on a pimple prone skin to obtain an oil-free skin. Turmeric is a good exfoliator and also fights against pimple and acne problems. This combination helps the skin fight against bacterial and fungal infections.

Yoghurt, Multani mitti and Turmeric pack

This face pack is mostly preferred by oily skin people. You can mix 2 teaspoons of yoghurt, 1 teaspoon of fuller’s earth (multani mitti), rose water, and a little turmeric powder. The turmeric powder acts as an astringent. Apply the paste over the face, and wash with cold water after 15 minutes.

Orange, sandalwood and Turmeric pack

Mix 2 teaspoons of sandalwood powder, some amount of orange juice and a little turmeric powder with rosewater. Apply the paste and wash with cold water after 15 minutes. Orange is used to bleach the skin naturally as it is rich in Vitamin C and other essential fruit acids

For Sensitive Skin: Aloe Vera and Turmeric pack

Mix 2 teaspoons of fuller’s earth (multani mitti), 1 teaspoon of yoghurt, and half a teaspoon of fresh aloe vera gel with a little turmeric to make a smooth paste. Apply over the face and wash with cold water after 20 minutes. The aloe Vera gel available in the market can also be used as an alternative to the aloe Vera plant but fresh gel is always preferred.

For Fair Skin

Gram flour, Lemon and Turmeric pack

Mix gram flour, lemon juice and a little turmeric powder to form a paste. Apply all over the face and wash with warm water after 10 minutes. Turmeric helps in reduction of pigmentation, dark spots, dark circles and sun tan. It also helps in effective reduction of fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet. Their antiseptic property helps in soothing burns.

Honey, Yogurt and Turmeric

This combination helps as an antioxidant-ageing agent as well as to remove suntan. Mix 2 teaspoons of yogurt, 1 teaspoon of honey and a little turmeric to make a thick paste. Apply at least thrice a week to reduce ageing if the skin.

Remember to use very little turmeric as it tends to stain the skin yellow, washing with warm water can remove the stain. It’s better to wear an old dress before applying the packs as it tends to stain the fabric as well. Turmeric face packs are majorly used in bridal facials to give them a glowing skin. So, use turmeric face packs and flaunt a glowing skin!!!!!!
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