Easy Homemade DIY Turmeric Clay Face Mask Recipe
Wondering about the easiest way to make a turmeric clay face mask at home. This a tried, true, and tested (I’ve tested it on my own skin many times) DIY recipe that now make over and over again. This face mask helps clean and brighten my skin and it leaves my skin glowing. It’s definitely a treat and it reminds me of getting pampered at the spa. If you are looking for a way to pamper yourself, I highly recommend trying out this turmeric clay face mask recipe.
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If you have ever treated yourself to a spa for the day, then you know just how relaxing and calming it can be. They whisk you into the doors of their dreamy environment, tell you to relax, and commence to treating you like the Queen or King you were meant to be treated like.
Then after you have showered and relaxed you drink tons of cucumber-orange water. Followed by several cups of warm cozy tea, tea so cozy you almost fall asleep. That’s when the esthetician calls your name and asks if are you ready for your treatment. You booked a massage and a magical facial that is going to clean and brighten your skin and make you glow as you have never glowed before.
The esthetician confirms that you are getting the message and a spa-style magical turmeric clay face mask. You concur, have your relaxing massage, and then fall asleep on the table just as the therapist starts putting the magical face mask on your face. You also were so relaxed that you forgot to ask what the esthetician is using on your face and what the ingredients are. Sometimes you can get them to spill the beans on some of the ingredients.
Needless to say, you were in la la land and had to leave the spa with only a beautiful glow but no mental notes of the ingredients that were in the face mask. There goes your idea of trying to recreate this dreamy turmeric face mask at home, right? Not so fast, that’s where I come in. I’m sharing with you a homemade DIY turmeric clay face mask, that I consider spa-style and you can make it right in your own home.
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WHAT IS TURMERIC
Turmeric, also known as curcumin is a spice/herb that comes from the Curcuma Ionga plant. Turmeric has many uses including medicinal as well as traditionally being used in food dishes. Turmeric has a dark yellowish to bright golden-orange color and is often used in skincare and haircare products.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A CLAY FACE MASK
The purpose of a clay face mask is to clean and unclog the skin’s pores, essentially getting rid of impurities trapped underneath the skin’s surface. Clay masks are great at absorbing excess oil on the surface of the skin.
WHY USE A TURMERIC CLAY FACE MASK
Well, for starters depending on your skin type a turmeric clay face mask may be great for you to use if you have oilier acne-prone skin. If this is the case a turmeric clay mask may be great for you to use several times throughout the year. Turmeric clay face masks are a powerhouse for getting rid of excess oils on the skin
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If you are like me and tend to have oiler skin during the summer months, then maybe using it during the summer is the best option for you. Also, turmeric clay face masks are not just for the face, you can use them all over the body. Just know that the actual turmeric powder can be staining if left on for too long and it can stain your clothes.
So just don’t wear your favorite thing when using this face mask. For fun, I like to wrap my hair in a soft microfiber towel or at least push it back with a spa headband and then put on a terry cloth spa wrap, when using this face mask. I make it a full-on pamper session.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A TURMERIC CLAY FACE MASK
HOW TO USE A TURMERIC FACE MASK
Turmeric face masks are quite easy to use. Applying it with a spa face brush or a flathead makeup brush is best. Start by stirring the face mask to break up any clumps that might have formed.
Next, dip the face brush into the turmeric face make and get a small amount out. Then brush and smooth the product over your face until covered.
Leave the mask on for 10 to 15 minutes. Then rinse off with lukewarm water the remove the clay mask. Follow this by using your favorite face cleanser to remove any leftover residue.
INGREDIENTS
These are the ingredients I use to make the turmeric clay face mask.
Just a few ingredients
Want to follow along as I make this Turmeric Clay Face Mask? Watch the video here.
WHAT IS AN EMULSIFIER
To explain it simply, an emulsifier is an ingredient that helps all of the ingredients in a product mix and blend together nicely. It helps keep the ingredients from separating. It’s like the glue that holds everything together…you get my drift.
WHAT IS STEARIC ACID
Stearic acid is considered an emulsifier and emollient. It is a naturally occurring fatty acid. It’s white in color and has a waxy feel. It helps make skincare products have a nice, soft, smooth feel when they glide onto the skin.
WHAT IS KAOLIN CLAY
kaolin clay is a soft white mineral powder that comes from the earth. It is mostly found in China and is widely used in cosmetic skincare. It has the ability to absorb oils that are secreted from the skin.
WHAT TOOLS DO I NEED TO MAKE THIS TURMERIC CLAY FACE MASK?
Tools you’ll need
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STEP BY STEP: HOW TO MAKE THIS TURMERIC CLAY FACE MASK
Here are the steps to follow to make this face mask.
1: Measure out 30g of kaolin clay and place it in its own bowl.
2. Next, measure 6g of turmeric powder and place it in its own bowl.
3: Set all of the ingredients in the previous steps aside for now.
4: In a separate heat-safe container measure 83g of distilled water and add 5g of glycerin to the distilled water and stir the two ingredients together.
5: Then in another heat-safe container measure and combine 8g of grape-seed oil, 8g of almond oil, 3g of stearic acid, and 5g of emulsifier NF.
6: Create a water bath by using a double boiler to warm up all the ingredients. Place the heat-safe container with the water and glycerin as well as the heat-safe container with the ingredient from step 5 into the water bath over low heat. Allow all of the ingredients to fully melt. Melting could take about 15 minutes or longer depending on the heat source.
7: Once all of the ingredients are warm and melted remove them from the heat source.
8: Now, pour the oil and emulsifier mixture into the water and glycerin mixture.
9: Using a stick emersion blender, blend the items together on the pulse setting. This is to make sure the ingredients are blended together well.
10: Now start adding about 1/2 of the kaolin clay powder and use the immersion blender to blend. Once mixed all in the remaining kaolin clay powder. As you are blending you will notice the mixture start to thicken up.
11: Next, start adding in the turmeric powder, a small amount at a time. And stir it in with a spoon or spatula until it’s blended well. At this point, the mixture will be thick and have a yellow-golden color.
Handy tip!
Be sure to use essential oil that does not cause photosensitivity.
12: Add 1g of essential oil.
13: Add 1g of optiphen preservative
TIPS FOR MAKING THIS TURMERIC CLAY FACE MASK
Here are some tips for preparing for making this recipe
- The kaolin clay will thicken up quickly as you emulsify it so be vigilant
- Use a spoon or spatula to mix in the turmeric powder
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
SUBSTITUTIONS
Grapeseed Oil and Almond Oil Substitution: Both of these oils can be substituted for any natural plant-based oil that is considered non-comedogenic (no pore-clogging) like jojoba oil, rose hip oil, or tamanu oil.
Kaolin Clay Substitution: A good substitute for kaolin clay is bentonite clay. I love and have used both.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can the oils used in this recipe be substituted? Yes, consider using tamanu oil, rose hip oil, or jojoba oil if you are allergic to the oils in the recipe or you just want to try a different oil.
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HOMEMADE DIY TURMERIC CLAY FACE MASK
Equipment
- Emulsion Blender
- Mixing Bowls
- Storage Jar
- Scale
Ingredients
- 83 g Distilled Water
- 5 g Glycerin
- 8 g Grapeseed Oil
- 8 g Almond Oil
- 5 g Emulsifier
- 3 g Stearic Acid
- 30 g Kaolin Clay
- 6 g Turmeric
- Preservative
- Essential Oil
Instructions
- Measure out 30g of kaolin clay and place in it's own bowl.
- Next, measure 6g of turmeric powder and place it in its own bowl.
- Set all of the ingredients in the previous steps aside for now.
- In a separate heat-safe container measure 83g of distilled water and add 5g of glycerin to the distilled water and stir the two ingredients together.
- Then in another heat-safe container measure and combine 8g of grape-seed oil, 8g of almond oil, 3g of stearic acid, and 5g of emulsifier NF.
- Create a water bath by using a double boiler to warm up all the ingredients. Place the heat-safe container with the water and glycerin as well as the heat-safe container with the ingredient from step 5 into the water bath over low heat. Allow all of the ingredients to fully melt. Melting could take about 15 minutes or longer depending on the heat source.
- Once all of the ingredients are warm and melted remove them from the heat source.
- Now, pour the oil and emulsifier mixture into the water and glycerin mixture.
- Using a stick emersion blender, blend the items together on the pulse setting. This is to make sure the ingredients are blended together well.
- Now start adding about 1/2 of the kaolin clay powder and use the emersion blender to blend. Once mixed all in the remaining kaolin clay powder. As you are blending you will notice the mixture start to thicken up.
- Next, start adding in the turmeric powder, a small amount at a time. And stir it in with a spoon or spatula until it's blended well. At this point, the mixture will be thick and have a yellow-golden color.
- Add 1g of essential oil, I used ylang-ylang as it doesn't cause photosensitivity.
- Add 1g of optiphen preservative.
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