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Homemade Acne Solutions: Turmeric and Virgin Coconut Oil Mask

Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon of virgin coconut oil. You can also use jojoba oil, olive oil or lavender oil.
Instructions:

  1. Mix the two ingredients well to make a thick paste.
  2. Apply all over your face like a facial mask.
  3. If the mixture is not enough, adjust the ingredients following a 1:1 measurement ratio.

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