The Ayurvedic facial treatment is an age-old beauty ritual known in India and Japan, ideal for kicking off a home spa session. This cleanser exfoliates ever so gently: just add water for skin that's clean, smooth, and radiant.
How to make this Ayurvedic treatment yourself
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground almond powder | ½ cup |
| Rose petals, ground to a powder | ½ cup |
| Turmeric | 1 tablespoon |
| Orange zest | 2 teaspoons |
| Chickpea flour | ½ cup |
| Kaolin clay | ½ cup |
| Rice flour (brown rice preferably) | ½ cup |
| Cinnamon | ½ spoon |
Preparation
- Gently place all the powdered ingredients in a jar, having sifted them first to keep only the finest powder.
- Seal the jar tightly and shake until you get a uniform powder. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
How to store the mixture
Keep this mixture in an airtight jar, somewhere dry. Properly stored, it keeps for up to a year.
How to use this treatment
Pour a little of the powder into a bowl and add water gradually until you get a paste. Gently cleanse the face with circular motions, avoiding the eye area. Rinse with lukewarm water, mist with rose water to tone the skin, then moisturize.
A word of caution on turmeric: undiluted, it can stain skin and fabric.
