How to use Turmeric for Skin Whitening | Skin Whitening Face Pack

How to use Turmeric for Skin Whitening – Every girl wants to have fair, flawless and bright complexion. And turmeric is one such amazing herb which is excellent for skin whitening. The main reason of skin darkening is the presence of melanin on the top layer of the skin. Melanin determines our complexion. The more melanin present on the skin, the darker the skin tone gets. Turmeric has the ability to control melanin production and thus, helps to reduce hyper-pigmentation and lightens the skin tone. Apart from melanin, there are several other factors that causes skin darkening and sun damage is one of them. Here also turmeric can help us as it protects our skin from sun damage that includes pigmentation, dark spots as well as photo-aging. There are several other ways turmeric can help enhance our complexion. So, lets check out How to make skin whitening face pack using turmeric.

How to use Turmeric for Skin Whitening Face Pack

Turmeric, Lemon Juice and Baking Soda for Skin Whitening Face Pack

Mix together 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tbsp corn flour and 2 tbsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Prepare a paste and apply on the skin. Allow it to sit for 20-25 minutes and wash off with cold water. Pat dry and follow up with a moisturizer. Use this pack twice or thrice a week for naturally fair and bright skin.

Turmeric and Coconut Milk for Skin Whitening Face Mask

Take 1/4th tsp of turmeric powder and mix it with 1 tbsp of coconut milk. Apply it on the face and gently massage the skin in circular motion. Wait for 20-30 minutes and wash with warm water. This is an amazing skin whitening face mask for dry skin. Coconut milk is an excellent moisturizer for dry, flaky and itchy skin. The high amount of vitamin C present in coconut milk helps to improve skin elasticity and enhances the complexion. It is very helpful in getting flawless and glowing skin. Turmeric, on the other hand, helps to clear up acne, pimples, marks, fights wrinkles, reduces facial hair growth and whiten the complexion.

Turmeric and Cucumber Juice for Skin Whitening Face Pack

Mix together 2 tsp of cucumber juice with a generous pinch of turmeric. This face pack will have liquid/runny consistency. Apply this on the face and gently massage the skin. Make sure to pay special attention to the dark areas of the face. Leave it on the face for an hour and then, wash the face with plain water. Use this skin whitening face pack every night before going to bed. Regular application will reduce pigmentation, marks, dark spots and induce fairness.

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Turmeric, Avocado and Yogurt for Skin Whitening Face Pack

This is another amazing combination that works for all skin types. Mash 1/4th of an avocado and make a smooth paste. In a bowl, take 1 tsp of turmeric, yogurt and the avocado paste. Mix everything nicely and apply it on the face. Leave it on the face for 15-20 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water. Follow up with some splashes of cold water. Repeat this treatment thrice a week for best skin whitening. Lactic acid and the enzymes present in yogurt work together to lighten and whiten the complexion. Turmeric treats acne as well as acts as an excellent anti-aging ingredient. Avocado nourishes and moisturizes the skin and adds a healthy glow to the skin.

Turmeric and Gram Flour (Besan) for Skin Whitening Face Mask

Take 1 tsp of besan and a pinch of turmeric powder. Add some milk and mix everything nicely to make a smooth paste. Apply it all over the face and let it dry. Then wet the fingertips and gently scrub the skin whitening face pack. Finally rinse with plain water, pat dry and follow up with a moisturizer. This skin whitening face pack works for all skin types. It helps to lighten marks, dark spots and helps in whitening of the skin. Regular application (2-3 times) per week enhances the natural glow of the skin.

These were few simple ways to use turmeric for skin whitening. Turmeric based skin whitening face packs are easy to make, but are very much capable of whitening the skin naturally. They are safe and give permanent result unlike store-bought fairness creams/lotions. All these face packs are great for brides-to-be to use before wedding for naturally fair and glowing skin.