Turmeric face mask.
Every Indian girl would have used this in her life. It is the simplest face pack made with the kitchen ingredients. And It Does perks up the complexion. It can be done once in 1-2 months.
You need:
1 tsp chickpea flour/ besan
1 light pinch turmeric
1 tsp milk
You do:
Mix all to form a creamy paste. Add milk drops if too dry. Spread over clean face in thin layer.
Keep 10 mins or till dry.
Wash off well. Lightly clean with gentle soap like dove etc/ or face wash. Pat dry.
Take little extra virgin olive oil and massage into skin. That is moisturizing enough.
Notes:
1. Only use freshest quality, clean ingredients when it comes to face.
2. Some people (including myself) get some rash if finest quality besan is not used. Like if the besan has additives then don’t use it. Add very little turmeric or your complexion tinge will change!
3. I have done this for many many years and love this face mask. In India we used fresh cream (that came after boiling the milk).
4. If trying for first time- ALWAYS do a patch test.
5. Every lady has a different skin type. This mask would work best for dry-normal-oily skin. If you have sensitive or other skin I wouldn’t recommend it. Don’t do it. Else try at your own risk
6. I personally have dry-normal-very dry (during winter) skin. And I only used finest extra virgin olive oil for years. My mum used olive oil on me since I was about 2 months old. And when my friends ask me what I use, they often are surprised that I only used olive oil. But after coming to US, I found that the climate is very drying and harsh to skin. So have to use stronger face moisturizers. Will write about it in my fore-coming posts 
7. I used this face pack in India every 2 months. In the US I have tried it 2 times in 3 years! Ahh, the comforts of living in India!
Hi there! I thought this post was interesting. I have a best friend that is from Bangladesh and she uses home remedy masks all the time. Its a great natural way to perk up the skin, to fight off wrinkles, tighten pores (thanks to fat free plain yogurt), and exfoliate nasty dead cell build up. I’m sure there are other fabulous reasons why… Have you ever used coconut oil on your face and hair? My best friend uses that which is richer than the extra virgin olive oil.
Anyway, I will definitely subscribe to your blog. I like your categories. Plus the cultural references will be really nice so I can connect with my BFF.
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Hi! Thanks for the lovely comments.
Yes I have used coconut oil on hair mostly and skin sometimes. It is great moisturizing for hair. Try and use it atleast half hour before hairwash. I still use Parachute brand. Comes in blue bottle. You can find it in Indian grocery stores in US or even Morton williams. EVOO I have used couple of times, just that It takes more than 1 wash to get it out. On skin Evoo is great!
I will definitely check your blog too!
goodt post, thank you alot