Today, I tried a DIY face mask that involved using turmeric spice. After keeping it on for 20 minutes, I tried washing it off, but I couldn't get rid of the orange residue it had left behind. Guess who's going to work tomorrow looking like an Oompa Loompa. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I made a homemade face mask with turmeric, honey, lemon, and a few other organic ingredients. I let the mixture sit, then washed it off. It stained my face so bright yellow I look like I’m either suffering from a terrible case of jaundice or auditing for a live action Simpson’s movie. FML
Today, I thought I could make my own skincare products from scratch, but I ended up with a weird, greasy concoction, which left a red mark on my hands. It's been two hours and the mark is still there, despite several washes. FML
Today, as I finished putting self tanner on my legs, the phone rang. Telemarketer. After returning to the bathroom I put moisturizer on my face. As I looked in the mirror, I soon realized I'd forgotten to wash my hands. My face is now streaky orange. FML
Today, and for the past few days, my skin has been all blotchy and messed up so I tried a new face mask that was supposed to peel off easily. It ended up sticking to my skin like glue. I spent hours in front of the mirror trying to peel it off, one painful sliver at a time. FML
Today, while looking for some self care, my cousin and I found a recipe for homemade face masks. We were vulnerable enough to try it and ended up with bright red faces instead. FML
Today, I got my make-up remover wipes mixed up with my sister's self-tan wipes. I am currently watching my face slowly turn orange and there is nothing I can do about it. FML
Today, I tried to dye my hair blonde using a DIY kit I found online. As I was washing out the dye, I realized my hair had turned bright orange. I had to wear a hat all day to avoid being seen in public with a Johnny Rotten fright-wig. FML
Today, I ate something really sticky so I had to wash my hands and mouth. I saw a tea towel on the bench so I was wiped myself with that. Then I noticed it smelt really bad. I had just cleaned my face with turps. FML
Today, I decided to try a self-tanning lotion my friend had recommended. I put it on, and decided to take a nap. I woke up later and checked myself in the mirror, expecting to see a new, more tanned version of myself. I didn't. I'm now orange. FML
Today, I decided to try a new hair removal cream. Turns out, I'm allergic to it. My face now looks like a tomato with eyebrows. FML
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jakers8424 18
Do you work in a chocolate fcrory
samiam_123 13
Oy, that's rough. At least you look like a hard worker?
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kripea 14
Hi OP, did you perhaps find the turmeric in the kitchen cabinet? Because the turmeric root variety used in cooking is different from that used for face packs... The beauty application kind doesn't stain skin yellow, though it still needs to be used with caution... I had my own horror story with a turmeric face pack, I'd left it on for about twenty mins when my whole face started burning, and kept burning for a couple of hours even after I'd washed it off! Agony... Apparently turmeric is an irritant if left in contact with the skin for too long...
blacksea54 1
the same thing happened to my sister! milk takes the orange residue right off!
KankriVantas 15
Ooooh sorry maybe next time you try a DIY mask try putting a little but on your arm or hand?
capnjacksparrow 7
I come from an Indian family so as soon as I read "turmeric" i knew this was going to end well.
NightKat 25
You win the internet today for going above and beyond with that. All our base are belong to you now good sir.
R_L_Jack 11
Ha I was going to try that, guess I will not!
thatsjustgreat1 16
This might sound like a dumb question, but if it usually stains, why don't people use an alternative method? There has to be another recipe out there.
OnlySkyrimStays 11
Ooompa, Loompa, doopety d-oops!
Seagull2345 2
Make-up wipes that have a little oil in them always do the trick for me OP!
citrusglass 22
Snooki, is that you?