Triphala honey facemask
My all time favorite beauty routine (and soon to be yours) is the triphala honey face mask! If you know me, you have heard me talking endlessly about this face mask. What is so powerful about this face mask is the formula.
Triphala
Triphala is an herbal blend that we use internally in Ayurveda to cleanse the digestive tract and support with bowel regulation. It contains three fruits, Haritaki, Bibhitaki, and Amalaki. When applied topically it detoxifies the skin, exfoliates, cleanses the pores and offers a strong concentration of vitamin c for the skin. This creates a beautiful glow and tone for the skin.
Honey - Madhu
Traditionally honey is used internally and topically in Ayurveda. Honey is used for wound healing and is believed to pacify all three doshas, vata, pitta and kapha. It gives nutrition to the tissue yet it is also scraping which helps with purification of the skin. It is a hyperosmolar medium, meaning it prevents bacterial growth and has the enzyme catalase giving honey antioxidant properties. Honey has also been shown to be useful in the prevention of scarring.
“After I wash off the face mask it feels and looks like I just got a face lift!”
Directions:
Mix 1-2 tsp of triphala with 1-2 tsp of honey and add about 1/2 tsp of water or rose water to make a paste. You will have to adjust the amount of water based on the texture of the honey. Apply the paste to your face, especially the areas prone to acne. Avoid the eyes. Leave on the face for 10 minutes to an hour. Wash off and then moisturize. I like to use @banyanbotanicals Beauty Balm.
do this as often as you can, daily or bi-weekly
I like to do it on Wednesdays and Fridays. (Wednesday is ruled by Mercury and Mercury rules the skin & Friday is ruled by Venus which rules Beauty).
Enjoy your new glow!!!!
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