I have been on my soapbox the past few months talking about my new found love for Turmeric. Yes I am talking about the kitchen spice. I was first introduced to the benefits by my facialist. She provided me with a recipe for an at home acne spot treatment concoction. I was shocked that Turmeric was included in the recipe and soon after started seeing the ingredient popping up everywhere in beauty products at the store. So with that being said, I did my research and started finding how this new kitchen spice was benefitting my skin greatly!
Benefits
Now I am not a scientist, but I have read countless articles regarding this powerful substance since I saw major results when using my spot treatment on my blemishes. Turmeric has many beneficial properties. This ingredient can help combat acne, reduce dark circles, help prevent sun damage, soothe dry skin and has anti inflammatory properties that helps reduce redness and calms skin. That is the just of all the Turmeric powers so lab coat off and into the products I have found that I love!
Products
Turmeric Juices: Not going to lie I first purchased this because of my new found obsession with Turmeric LOL. I literally walked into Nektar juice bar and was like stop, a juice with TURMERIC?! Got to have it. I can’t verify if this has improved my skin from the inside out or not since I am using the topical turmeric products as well in conjunction. Turmeric in the form of liquid juices or juice shots are very common now at your local juice stores or coffee shops!
Cocokind Turmeric Spot Treatment: This product is hands down the best acne spot mask I have ever used! You place this on your blemishes for 20 minutes and remove with a wash cloth after. This product introduced me to the benefits of turmeric and worked wonders for my blemishes. I am notorious for picking at my face or trying to clear out a blemish before it is ready. This treatment attacks the blemish head on and within a week max has helped improve the reduction of the spot tremendously! Not only is it affective but is an awesome price point at $9! You can also use my code with Follain to receive 15% off your purchase (code ref15_46ysmr)!
Kora Organics Turmeric 2-in-1 Brightening and Exfoliating Mask: If you didn’t know… now you know that Kora Organics is Miranda Kerr’s beauty line! I love this mask/face scrub 2 in 1 to help brighten my skin, while scrubbing away dead skin after use. You place this mask on for 15 minutes and then scrub away with warm water. I have very sensitive skin and do not find the scrub element to be too abrasive. It also leaves a cooling invigorating feeling when you are letting the mask marinate which I love. I like to apply this mask/scrub once a week on Sundays.
Versed Brightening Tightening Mask: This is a recent find from Target! The brand was created by the woman of Who What Wear, yes the Target clothing line. It is a very affordable clean beauty line that just launched and I cannot wait to try more items! I picked up this mask first to try out, yes you got me, because of the turmeric call out… You will find turmeric in a lot of brightening products. This is not something all that new to the industry, it is just now a trendy ingredient that is being called out more than usual on packaging, and guess what… THEY GOT ME WITH THEIR MARKETING. I also love the clean beauty element since I have a hard time finding face masks that are free from fragrances etc. Left my skin feeling glowy and refined!
I hope you enjoyed learning a little more about this trendy buzz worthy ingredient! I cant wait to hear what products you find or are currently using!