The final product is not as granular as its looking in the pic but still, you should make it as fine as possible!! Mine is little grittier so has to be milled into a fine powder. |
- Cinnamon (3 parts)
- Nutmeg (1 part)
- Cloves (1 part)
Mixing the mixture with honey is especially recommended for acne skin and all other skin types too. I tried it out on my skin though I don’t have acne or any breakouts and the result was that my skin was looking brighter and clearer immediately so I will highly recommend this face pack to all of you.
It also provides scrubbing effect as it is little gritty and be gentle and thorough in application. Make it a thick face pack and wait for 15-30 minutes. It will feel tingly in the start, may burn a very little bit for few seconds so add a good amount of honey. If diluted properly, it wouldn’t so no need to worry on that score. While you have it on, it might feel a little warm at times. And, wash it off with cold water. It really makes the skin glow immediately.
Other Uses
- mix with yogurt to give a good pep up to your skin – for oily skin
- mix a table spoon or two in your henna hair pack to give your a deeper brownish tinge and a richer hair color
Benefits of Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a very common spice which is great for adding taste to your dishes. But, it has more properties than that. It acts as an inflammatory on the skin and increases the blood circulation and plumps up the skin. It brings a natural glow to the face like you have put on a blush. And, it is also great for dry acne and reducing the scars and blemishes on the skin.
Benefits of Nutmeg
It is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. Because of these properties, it is great for acne and eczema too. It also helps clear out the skin when used regularly and has beneficial effects on acne. Caution: It should not be used on the skin alone so we make a mix of all the spices. It can burn your skin as it is very strong.
It is a great remedy for acne and scars. Caution: It is also irritating to the skin like nutmeg so it should not be used alone.
pavani reddy says
amazing tip swati…
Swati Murti says
thanks Pavani. do try and tell me how it goes 🙂
kanika says
i use nutmed wid sandalwood n turmeric roots everyday..would try dis too..great post
kanika says
yup i use a sandalwood stick onl..no powder..have a sandalwood tree in my area.. 😀 😀
Swati Murti says
do try and let me know how it goes 🙂 and, yes, sandalwood can be used but I have to get a block first. One can never tell if its pure or not!!!
Swati Murti says
wow!!! Kanika, can you courier me some 😀 lucky gal.
fatima says
hi swati do u knw how to treat ppl suffering from psoriasis if so please let me i need it badly
Swati Murti says
hey fatima…I don’t have much idea about it but give me sometime and I shall try to put up some post on that 🙂
Swathi anjan says
hi swathi, plz tell me abt ponds gold radiance . Always waited 4 ur review plz tell me if its gud.
Swati Murti says
hey Swathi…I have not bought the ponds radiance but I have heard its good!!! actually, I can’t buy it also coz I have got many many products to finish before that. In the meantime, hope this helps: http://www.indianvanitycase.com/2010/12/ponds-gold-radiance-precious-youth.html. And, if I buy it, I shall definitely let you know!! sorry for not being able to help you 🙁
Swathi anjan says
Ohh… Swathi I was completely couting on u, I just cant buy any creams without ur review. U r my Guru. 🙁 🙁
Swati Murti says
thanks Swathi so much for your confidence on me. it really means a lot. I shall definitely try my best to bring the review as soon as possible to you 🙂
Pavani says
can we apply this daily
Swathi anjan says
Thanks a zillion , swathi. Im very happy n satisfied nw
Anonymous says
Hi Swathi, i’m so happy that i found your blog….i ve been using this mixture for 2 days & i find my skin to be much more smoother. I have very oily skin & i’m prone to acne & scars so i’m really hoping this helps keeps skin fresh, clear & clean. Would it also help if i add tumeric to this mixture? Also i heard rosewater can be used as a toner?
Swati Murti says
i am so glad this tip helped you 🙂 you can add a little turmeric too but don’t add too much or it may turn the skin yellow!! its not harmful but its annoying and doesn’t go off immediately.
and, yes, rosewater can also be used as toner. in fact, you can use rose water anyway you want.
Anonymous says
Thank you so much for replying Swati. Is there anything esle that you can recommend with this mixture? A moisturizer? Fading cream? I have acne scars that i’ve been trying to fade & nothing seems to help. I’ve tried bleaching creams, such as ambi, ponds & even pure cocoa butter & i broke out tremendously. I have very sensitive oily skin. I’m not whatesle i can do. Any suggestions would be of great help. Thank you again
Swati Murti says
frankly, bleaching creams are not good for skin!!! you should try vitamin E oil or tablets but it is very thick so you might just use it as a spot treatment!!! and, try applying potato slice on your marks. that does help with skin tan and marks.
Venesha says
Hi Sawti, sorry to keep bothering u. As u know i’ve been using this mixture for 5 days now. In the first 2 days i noticed my skin being very smooth & soft. However now i’m starting to break out alot. What should i do? Should i continue? Did this happen to you? I added a little tumeric to the mixture & i’ve been using the rosewater as a toner. Now i’m stressing over it which is making my skin worse i think. You mentioned tablets. What kind? I can’t put oil on my skin at all so vitamin E would’nt help. I’ve tried everything, proactive, skin id, even went to a dermatologist. Nothing helps
Swati Murti says
hey Venesha…do check out the brands which I talked about in the other comments!!! also, I think turmeric or rose water are not suiting so try going back to the original mixture which worked for you. and, you should definitely check out tea tree oil as it helps acne. do let me know how it goes 🙂
The Guru of Life: tackling it one hand at a time says
Dear Swati,
I’m new to your site and caught my eye on some skin care routines. I wanted to ask you for some serious help. I am 14 years old (female) and Indian. I have a huge problem with acne and I was wondering if you could help me or tell me some skin care routine to take care of it. I really really need your help as I’ve tried EVERYTHING and nothing works at all. please, reply as soon as possible. Thanks.
Kriyana
Swati Murti says
hi Kriyana…during teens acne is generally due to hormonal changes and cant be helped so I would suggest you to first of all contact a dermatologist to know the actual cause and she shall probably give you some product with salicylic acid as well….also, try this remedy, it works really well:
http://perfectskincareforyou.blogspot.in/2011/03/drink-apple-cider-vinegar-to-avoid.html
also, try this coz it worked fab for me:
http://perfectskincareforyou.blogspot.in/2011/08/turmeric-for-acne-diy.html
hope this helps 🙂
The Guru of Life: tackling it one hand at a time says
Dear Swati,
I was wondering if you could help me with a problem I’ve been having concerning hair. I’m not sure if you specialize in any hair care but I liked your advice about skin care so I assumed you’d know about this too. I am 15 and my hair is very very VERY thick. It is so coarse that if you feel the ends they really do feel like spikes and thorns. I was thinking about shaving it off and oiling the scalp to see if the hair would grow back healthy and soft like every other girl’s hair. Do you think this is a good idea? I want to make a rational decision before acting so please help if you can. The problem with my hair is that it is too damaged from chemicals and it is so thick, curly and coarsely dry that hair falls out and it just looks disgusting. It also stores dandruff like no other. I would greatly appreciate it if you could help me with this dilemma. How long does it take to grow about a boy cut amount of hair after shaving? Almost like a pixie cut amount? Do you think this is a good idea? Thanks so much!
Swati Murti says
I am sorry for the delay in replying. shaving it off is a very very bad idea. you can simply do all the oiling and deep conditioning treatments. i would suggest you to cut it till the point it is damaged instead of shaving it off entirely. generally, hair grows 1/2 inch every month so you can make calculations accordingly. you can also check out more in hair care:
http://perfectskincareforyou.blogspot.in/search/label/hair%20care
also, dandruff needs a professional handling if you have too much of it so better to go to a doc.
Cruella says
Hi Swati
Great Post.
I wanted to know can i use these spices for internal use?
Would it yield similar effects on my skin?
Swati Murti says
hey…you can intake these spices but they should be used as seasonings or flavorings in the food instead of taken just a table spoon. they are too hot for that and can irritate the throat!
Cruella says
Hi Swati
Great Post
I wanted to know can i use these spices orally.
Would they yield similar results on my skin?
Anonymous says
hi swatti
can you tell me is it effected for acne or pimple spot?
pls tell me wt is Nutmeg ???
Swati Murti says
hey…yes it is very effective for pimples. nutmeg is jaiphal 🙂
Anonymous says
Hi Swati,
I have a very sensitive skin which is acne prone. I visited a dermatologist, but did not help much. So I decided to use some natural methods. Presently I am using a facepack madeup of multani, neem and tulsi along with rose water on a daily basis. Its been around a week and I see some improvement.
I need some suggestion whether I should continue with this or try the one u mentioned. Or I should use both of them alternately. Kindly provide your thoughts on this. Thanks…
Swati Murti says
Hey I would suggest you to use nutmeg powder underpin ginger juice. Also use a facewash which helps with acne. Since the face mask you are using is showing improvement, I would suggest you to use both of them alternatively. Do let me know how it goes 🙂
Swati Murti says
Hey I would suggest you to use nutmeg powder underpin ginger juice. Also use a facewash which helps with acne. Since the face mask you are using is showing improvement, I would suggest you to use both of them alternatively. Do let me know how it goes 🙂
Surya says
hi swati.. 🙂 i would like share my experience of ur reciepe .. well i had no honey at home n forgot to purchase it while buying nutmeg cloves n cinnamom.. so i tried ur receipe with water.. and it worked soo good!! while applying , it initially burned alot!! ALOT!!! thought of taking it off but i wanted to get rid of this acne n pimples soon..well i have wheatish complexion so it gave me better results if u have fair snow white kinda complexion then better to be used with honey itself.. since honey saves u d from burning sensation of cloves n nutmeg.. 🙂
and chewing tulsi leaves and applying them on pimples works well too.. and kasturi turmeric on face helps in getting rid of scars n prevents pimples n acnes break out in future.. 🙂 thank u so much for your tips.. it s awesome!!
Anonymous says
what to do to get rid of pimples & dark spots in just two days…. please reply soon…..
Anonymous says
hi swati…)
i have acne marks like small moles , dark spots &dark circles on my face.
my skin is also very sensitive
plzz tell me how can i reduce as soon as possible..
Anuja says
I have almost tried everything n even taken very high medicines but as I stop takin it again pimples come ..I am 31 but still there’s a continuous problem of pimples can u suggest me sumthing that is really effective.
Swati says
hi Anuja, this is a regular problem with the acne medications. they do not target the root of the problem. but, we need to first know why you are having acne issues. it might be a case of the hormonal issues and adult acne. please do try out taking apple cider vinegar.
https://swathyandsky.com/2011/03/drink-apple-cider-vinegar-to-avoid.html
Add a table spoon of the Apple Cider Vinegar in one liter of drinking water. Take it every alternate day, NOT daily! Otherwise it will upset your stomach.