Turmeric is a super spice for skin care. These at-home turmeric treatments promise to improve your skin’s appearance, fend off wrinkles, and add moisture for a soft, supple complexion.

Turmeric Skin Polisher

This is traditionally used by women in India as a natural cleanser and is used in place of soap, which may strip the skin of much-needed moisture. The gram flour not only promises to slough off dead skin, but it also prevents turmeric from staining the skin. Milk is meant to firm the skin and delay the formation of wrinkles.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon gram flour
• ¼ teaspoon of turmeric
• 2 teaspoons of milk

Directions: Mix ingredients together and rub onto wet skin. Leave on for 10 minutes. Gently wipe off the mask with fingertips, and then rinse the face with lukewarm water.

Honey and Turmeric Moisturizing Mask

Honey has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties1 and has been used to treat wounds and skin problems. It is also a natural skin hydrator. Be sure to use raw, unprocessed honey. (You can also add raw milk to the mix to try to help rid the skin of dead cells and rejuvenate the complexion.)

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon organic honey
• 1 teaspoon turmeric

Directions: Mix honey and turmeric into a paste and apply to face. Leave on for 15 -20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

Skin Brightener

The addition of lemon juice, which contains vitamin C, helps fade age spots and hyperpigmentation. Jojoba oil is similar to sebum (our skin’s natural oil)2 and may help reduce wrinkles and signs of aging. Plus, jojoba oil has antibacterial properties, making it useful for acne-prone skin.