Impressive Turmeric Masks for Dry and Oily Skin Types

by Rashi S. Blogger

Haldi or turmeric is an ancient spice that is being cultivated and used from time immemorial. The golden spice is an integral part of our culture for its health and beauty benefits. No doubt why the Haldi ceremony holds a special place in weddings.

Also known as a healing spice, turmeric is also used to get brighter, flawless, and clearer skin. The blog mentions some impressive use of turmeric powder as face masks for dry and oily skin types. Let us take a glance at them.

Cream, gram flour, and turmeric pack (for dry skin)

Dry skin needs extra care and moisturization. People with dry skin feel uncomfortable, especially during winters and summers. The face mask is highly effective and adds a glow to your face while providing natural moisturization.

Ingredients:

● Tea cream (malai) - 1 teaspoon

● Gram flour (besan) - 2 teaspoons

● Sandalwood powder (Chandan) - 1 teaspoon

● Olive or almond oil (optional) - a few drops

● Turmeric powder - 1 pinch

Steps to prepare:

● In a bowl, add gram flour, sandalwood powder, a pinch of turmeric powder, and cream. In the case of extra dry skin, you can choose to add a few drops of olive or almond oil.

● Now mix all the ingredients well until they turn out into a fine paste. Make sure there are no lumps in the mixture. And the face mask is ready to use.

● Apply this mask on your face till your neck and leave it for 15 minutes.

● Rinse with warm or lukewarm water. For better results, apply this mask twice or thrice in a week.

Yogurt and turmeric pack (for oily skin)

For people with oily skin, this can be one of the best face masks. This is one of the best turmeric face packs for oily skin. The bacteria present in the yogurt soothes the skin and prevents acne.

Ingredients:

● Yogurt (Dahi) - 2 teaspoons

● Fuller's earth (Multani mitti) - 1 teaspoon

● Turmeric - ½ teaspoon

● Rosewater - few drops

● Sandalwood (Chandan) powder (optional)

Steps to prepare:

● Take all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them well to form a smooth paste. If you want you can also add sandalwood powder as it is a good astringent.

● Apply the mask all over the face. Leave it for 15 minutes and rinse off with cool water. For better results, apply this mask once a week.

So, these are a few face masks that use the goodness of turmeric. Now that you have understood the use of turmeric for dry skin and oily skin, you can try this at home to see if it works for you as per your skin type.