Traditional India whole body beauty wedding mask recipe

In India, during the seven days before the wedding a whole body beauty mask is applied to the bride and bride groom specially in North India. The basic ingredients are: Besan (Chickpea flour), Turmeric powder, Malai (Clotted or Devonshire cream), Ghee, and Yogurt.

I have modified the traditional recipe. I have substituted Malai and Ghee with Almond oil.

Ingredients

The ingredients and their functions are as follows

1. Besan (Chickpea flour): 1½ cup

Base.

2. Turmeric powder: 2 teaspoon

It is anti-inflammatory, has Curcumin as antioxidant. It put a light yellow hue to the skin that make the skin to glow in candle light

3. Gur, sugar cane jaggery: 2 teaspoons

Glycolic Acid helps slough off dead skin cells, humectants serve as moisturizer

3. Almond oil: 2 teaspoons

Vitamin E, helps soften skin

4. Yogurt: 2 Tablespoons

Lactic acid, helps slough off dead skin cells

5. Sandalwood powder: 1 tablespoon (Optional)

It is anti-inflammatory, added for earthy scent

Procedure

Mix all the ingredients together to form a paste. Apply the paste to entire body. Wait about 15 minutes. Massage and rub the paste off. Wash off with Luke warm water.

Do Not use soap for 24 hours after applying any preparation that contains Turmeric powder,

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