Turmeric and Myrrh Face Mask

• This is the best turmeric face mask formula that you can test and tweak to find what works best for your skin.

  • 2 tablespoons organic chickpea flour
  • ¼–1 teaspoon turmeric myrrh powder
  • 3 tablespoons full-fat milk or Greek yogurt
  • ¼ teaspoon honey

Application and practical advice

1. This can stain. We highly recommend washing your face in the kitchen sink.
   

Before using it for the first time, it's best to carry out a test on a small area of the skin to check that there is no allergic reaction, even if this means waiting 24 hours before using the product completely.

Step 1 | Start small with ¼ teaspoon turmeric

Yes, turmeric stains, so go easy. Start with ¼ teaspoon, and don't go higher than 1 teaspoon of turmeric per mask.

Step 2 | Add 2 tablespoon chickpea flour

Why chickpea flour? It's sticky and thickens the mask, keeping it from sliding down your face. You can also use bentonite clay for oily skin or ground oats for dry skin

Step 3 | Add liquid to make a paste

Add milk or yogurt until you have a thick paste that you can slather on your face—it shouldn't be runny! If it's too milky, add more flour to thicken.

You can also use unsweetened coconut milk, almond milk, rose water, apple cider vinegar.

Step 4 | Add ½ teaspoon beneficial extras

Add a small amount of additional ingredients—like ½ teaspoon—to make it more moisturizing or add other benefits.

• Honey or Aloe Vera gel makes the mask more moisturizing.
• Apple cider vinegar or tamanu oil is great for acne.
• Mix in an egg white to tighten skin.

Step 5 | Apply a thin layer

Scoop up the paste, apply it to your face with your fingers, and let it dry on your skin.

Apply a thin, even layer—the more you pile on, the greater your chances of staining, especially on your neck, where the skin is thinner. I noticed some staining on my hands, but it came off easily.

tep 6 | Leave it on for 10–15 minutes

Keep the mask on till it's almost dried but not completely dry and cracking. Around 10 to 15 minutes is all you need.

Step 7 | Rinse with warm water

Massage the mask into your skin as you rinse with warm water to help remove the turmeric. Swipe your face with milk to remove any residual turmeric.

Hint: This mask is a good one to use before bed. If there is minor staining, it will disappear by morning.

Turmeric is oil soluble, so reach for something containing fat to help absorb the color.

• Milk cleanse: Wipe your face with a milk-soaked cotton ball to help remove any staining.
• Oil cleanse: Pour a bit of olive oil (or sweet almond, jojoba, or even coconut oil) into your hands and massage it into your face for about a minute. Then wipe it away with a soft, damp washcloth.
• Yogurt massage: After rinsing off the turmeric myrrh mask, massage your face with yogurt to lift the color. You can leave the yogurt on for 10 minutes or so if you want.