The main ingredient in this simple paste is Turmeric. I mix this spice with a bit of honey and apply it directly to my skin.
Turmeric is used a lot by Indian women for its skin benefits. It can help reduce acne scars as well as help to fight wrinkles. It lightens skin and works as an anti-inflammatory. There are a lot of other benefits (just Google it).
I like to use this paste under my eyes because I find it does help reduce the swelling and it gives my skin a tanner glow when I wash it off. One of the things this does if used all over your face is that it will give you a bit of an orange glow. Not that bad fake-orange-tan-glow but it will definitely tinge your skin a bit.
I have a brownish-tan skin and I find it works well on my skin tone. It brings my tan out a little better. But if you have pale skin I would suggest you test it out first on a day you don't have to be anywhere because you will notice a difference when you wash it off. It might tinge your skin for a day or two. But it makes your skin feels so soft and will give you a glow.
I mostly just mix the turmeric with honey and put it under my eyes. I also like to use milk too but I find the honey stays better under my eyes. The milk makes the paste too watery. Add more honey than milk though if you want to add the two together because you want the paste to be on the thinker side so it stays under your eyes for a bit.
I used my sister as my model for my experiments so you can see how it looks when applied.
Ingredient list and where to get it:
Turmeric - any grocery store
Honey - any grocery store
Milk - any grocery store
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