Travel + Leisure - India & South Asia
SOOTHE SKIN
What you need 3 teaspoons turmeric powder 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel 2 tablespoons fuller’s earth
Method
Mix aloe vera gel and turmeric powder to make a paste. Add fuller’s earth and keep stirring the concoction till a smooth paste is formed. Apply the pack evenly on your face and neck. Let it sit on your skin for 20 minutes before you rinse it off with lukewarm water.
Benefits
Studies suggest that the curcumin in turmeric positively impacts tissue and collagen. On the other hand, fuller’s earth soothes inflamed skin, while the anti-inflammatory properties of aloe vera help in healing rashes. The aloe vera also moisturises the skin.