Brighten and clean your facial skin using a natural, homemade turmeric tonic

Our faces are constantly exposed to sunlight, atmospheric agents and pollution - especially in urban areas. These are all factors from which we should protect our skin, to prevent spots from appearing, our complexions becoming dull and the pores from enlarging. For each of these problems, there are a myriad of specific products available - some being very expensive. And then there are natural alternatives one can prepare at home, based on readily available ingredients and with multiple beneficial properties.

This is the case, for example, with turmeric - which is useful for skin and hair care. Turmeric can be used in various ways - from face masks to skin tonic. Check out the recipes below:

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With witch hazel distillate:

• 15 grams of turmeric powder
• 150 ml of witch hazel distillate

Get a bottle to fill with the finished product after you have made it (see below): it can be spray bottle or one with a dispenser. You will also need to have a bowl suitable for microwave cooking. Proceed as follows:

• Pour the distillate and turmeric into the bowl and mix well;
• Microwave on medium power for 45 seconds;
• Mix again;
• Pour the mixture into the bottle.

You will need to shake the bottle before each use, and you can spray the tonic directly on your face, or apply a small amount toa cotton pad - after having removed your make-up and washed your face thoroughly.

With rose water:

• 15 grams of turmeric powder
• 175ml of rose water
• 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel

Mix these ingredients in a small bowl, then pour the mxiture into a bottle. Use as above, but it is better to keep this tonic in the refrigerator.

We always recommend first making sure you don't have any allergic reactions to any of the ingredients in these homemade preparations, and to always test this first by using a small amount of product in the crook of your elbow, watching for any negative reactions for 24-48 hours.

With these few ingredients you will always have a supply of tonic to use for your skin care. And don't forget that each of these ingredients can also be useful in many other ways!