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Caption: BRIGHTENING FRESH COCONUT & TURMERIC Face Mask
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Caption: In one of my favorite DIY facials, I blend coconut water with the flesh of the fruit, releasing the beneficial oils and creating a delicately fragrant milk.
Could you just buy “coconut milk” in the store?
Absolutely, however packaged coconut milk often contains unnecessary ingredients and preservatives, so I recommend taking the extra time and effort to crack your own.
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Caption: Besides it’s actually a lot of fun once you get the hang of coconut cracking.
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Caption: 2 brown coconuts (or young green coconuts)
3 cups water
5 tablespoons gram (chickpea) flour
1 tablespoon yogurt (omit if vegan)
½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice (omit if you have sensitive skin)
1 tablespoon Manuka honey
pinch turmeric
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
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Caption: ABOUT THE INGREDIENTS
Yogurt moisturizes and brightens
Honey is clarifying, moisturizing, anti-bacterial and full of antioxidants
Lemon brightens and evens skin tone
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Caption: turmeric brightens...
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Caption: ...and chickpea flour cleanses and exfoliates the skin.
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Caption: Once you've cracked open the coconut, remove the flesh from the husk using a chef’s knife. Transfer the coconut water and the flesh to a blender and add the 3 cups of water. Blend until smooth then pour mixture through cheesecloth, squeezing out as much liquid as possible.
In a small bowl or in one of the coconut halves, mix the gram flour, lemon juice, yogurt, honey, turmeric and 2 tablespoons of coconut water.
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Caption: Apply to your skin with a brush or clean fingertips. Let dry for 10-15 minutes, and rinse with cool water.
Caption: Enjoy!
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