Yogurt is a very nutritious super food with all the beneficial constituents being a part of it. It is absolutely filled with calcium, lactic acid, zinc, and Vitamin B (B2, B5, and B12). Calcium helps in flawless skin renewal and helps skin tissues to trap in the moisture. Lactic acid is also helps in keeping your skin hydrated and is a very good exfoliant. Zinc influences cell reproduction and tissue growth in our body. And Vitamin B is heals cellular regeneration. In this article, we have gathered all the beneficial nutrient of yogurt for making face masks.
Yogurt Face Mask
We have brought a list of ways by which you can use yogurt in your face mask.
1. For Dry Skin
This is a wonderful hydrating face mask, especially for the people who have dry skin. This face mask will keep your skin moisturized for a longer period of time.
How to prepare? Mix 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt (avoid flavored yogurt), 1 tablespoon of raw honey, 1 tablespoon of mashed avocado, and 1 tablespoon of cooked oatmeal. Make a paste out of them. Apply this paste your face and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash the paste off.
2. For Anti-Inflammatory Effect
If your skin is burning due to any infection or sunburn then this is the suitable remedy for you.
How to prepare? Blend these ingredients together: one-fourth cup of plain yogurt (avoid flavored yogurt), one-fourth of peeled cucumber, 1 tablespoon of pure aloe vera pulp, 1 tablespoon of raw honey, and a few drops of chamomile oil. Apply the paste on the burning skin and keep it for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash it off with cold water.
3. For Acne and Blemishes
Acne is a result of bacteria which is in turn result of excessive sebum production. This yogurt face mask helps in eliminating sebum production in excess and thus, is capable of dealing with the skin problems like acne and blemishes.
How to prepare? Mix 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon of raw honey, 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder. Coat the mask on your face and let it there for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash it with lukewarm water.
4. For Glowing Skin
This face mask is very useful for radiant and fresh skin. For people with dry skin, add 1 tablespoon of raw honey in this yogurt face mask.
How to prepare? Blend pink lentils in a powerful blender and mix this paste with 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt and one-fourth tablespoon of orange zest. Keep the mixture on your face for 15 minutes. Rinse it with lukewarm water.
5. For Fresh Look
Pollution and dirt particles make your skin look dull and tired. This face mask is a great solution for getting rejuvenating skin in less than half an hour.
How to prepare? Mix 4 tablespoons of plain yogurt (avoid flavored yogurt), 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon of raw honey. Apply the blended mixture on your face and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it with lukewarm water for better results.
Each of the above-mentioned yogurt face mask is very beneficial for every type of skin.
Tiru Dehariya
