New Year – New Complexion

The new year is right around the corner. It never hurts to have something you can use at home to start the new year off with a brighter, healthier looking complexion 🙂Whether you want to look especially good for a New Years Eve celebration, or just brighten up your face as we move into the new year, we have an ancient Indian mask that you can try for pennies .  This came from Dr. John Layke, a well known Beverly Hills plastic surgeon and is said to leave you looking radiant!

To make the mask you will need:

1/2 tablespoons of powered turmeric
4 tablespoons of chickpea flour (If you have dry or combination skin, use ground oatmeal instead—it boosts hydration and softness).
2.5 tablespoons of almond oil (olive oil or plain yogurt will also work)
Splash of raw milk (optional)
1) Mix the ingredients in a bowl until they form a thick paste.

2) Apply the mask directly to your face, neck and, décolletage.

3) Let dry for about 15 minutes (or until the mask begins to crack).

4) Rinse off with warm water and a washcloth.

5) Then, look in the mirror and marvel!

Here is the theory of why this works so well:

Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory agent, which removes redness, reduces puffiness, and even stimulates circulation (meaning it also helps to boost collagen production for a more youthful appearance!).

The almond works to moisturize deep down — smoothing out lines and wrinkles, and giving the skin a lustrous, dewy glow.

The chickpea flour absorbs any excess oil (so you look luminous, not shiny) and also serves to exfoliate the skin’s surface.

The raw milk — which is optional — softens, hydrates, and gives the skin a boost of radiance.

Who doesn’t want to look fresher and younger going into the new year?  So it’s off to the kitchen to whip up this elixor of beauty!  This is so easy it will be worth the time to test it out and see if our skin does look more radiant.  But honestly, we know it isn’t looking good that actually brings us joy.  It’s being joyful that brings us true radiance.  Here’s to a glowing complexion and heart full of joy as we near the new year 🙂