. “I currently do a different mask every day. Following Eastern skincare practices, it’s extremely beneficial for our skin to use a face mask with a different function every day—it could be firming, illuminating, moisturizing or detoxifying. Turmeric preparation is also an excellent mask for glowing and softening of the skin. For this mask, mix all ingredients together to create an ointment, apply to the skin for 20 minutes, and then rinse with water.
, you can lie under a red light for 30 minutes. This will allow the ingredients to penetrate more deeply,” she adds. “Oats are very calming for the skin and flaxseed is full of Omegas, while Linden tea is super hydrating.” Meanwhile, Dr. Lamees Hamdan, the wellness doctor behind the Shiffa Beauty line recommends an all-natural soothing mask to calm skin and also brighten. “Start by adding a dash of turmeric to one teaspoon of honey, a squeeze of lemon and enough live, full-fat yogurt to get the right consistency for a mask. Any type of raw honey will do. Use once a week for 10 minutes. It’s calming because of the turmeric, yet exfoliating because of the yogurt, and also acts as an astringent because of the lemon.