1. Why does yogurt have skincare effects benefits?
Yogurt is not only known as a good food for the intestinal system but also a safe skin care product. When applying yogurt directly to the skin, the product will have the effect of tightening and rejuvenating the skin. Eating yogurt will help beautify the skin from the inside.
The biggest advantage of yogurt in skin care is its high benignity, environmental friendliness, and reduced risk of facial irritation. Women with sensitive skin can also use yogurt as a face mask. So what ingredients are in yogurt that make it so effective?
The zinc in yogurt helps reduce inflammation and firm the skin. According to research, about 100 grams of yogurt will contain 1 mg of zinc. This mineral also has the effect of regenerating cells and tissues, removing dead cells and sebum from the body. Many people after using yogurt as a face mask see a clear improvement in their acne vulgaris.
The calcium content in yogurt helps nourish the skin, hair, and nails effectively. At the same time, it has the effect of moisturizing the skin, preventing dry and chapped skin.
Vitamin B is an ingredient in yogurt as a natural skin lotion. Thanks to that, the skin whitening effect will be significantly improved when you apply a yogurt mask regularly.
Lactic acid is an important nutrient that creates the benefits of yogurt. This ingredient not only helps the digestive system work smoothly and effectively but also has beauty effects. Women will have healthy, bright skin thanks to lactic acid. You can use yogurt masks as an exfoliant but they do not corrode the skin, preventing skin aging.
2. Skin care benefits
Here are some of the benefits of yogurt for the skin.
2.1 Moisturizing the skin
Dry skin is a sign of dehydration, especially in dry weather when the skin is prone to peeling or cracking. At this time, you need to take care of your skin by moisturizing. Applying a yogurt mask is a quick and effective way to moisturize. Thanks to the fast speed of locking moisture on the skin, yogurt will help the skin become plump and bright. Immediately improve the dull condition of the skin.
2.2. Brighten the skin
As mentioned above, the skin-whitening formula of yogurt comes from lactic acid. This nutrient helps produce enzymes that inhibit the production of melanin (melanin is the substance that causes the skin to darken and become dull). After a period of persistent use of yogurt, your skin will become bright and radiant.
2.3. Firming the skin
Over time and under the influence of external factors, your skin will quickly age and sag. At this time, the skin will have age spots, and crow's feet causing loss of aesthetics. In addition, the skin will appear uneven in color. At this time, you need to use a safe, highly effective skincare product such as yogurt. This product will help your skin become more even in color, and regenerate cells to bring firmness to the skin.
2.4. Protect your skin from UV rays
UV rays from the sun cause skin to burn, darken, and age quickly. Therefore, you should use yogurt to reverse age spots and wrinkles caused by UV rays. The effect of yogurt in protecting the skin from the sun comes from the zinc component. This ingredient will nourish and soothe damaged skin. In addition, other nutrients will be responsible for improving the condition of sensitivity, itching, and redness after being in the sun for a long time.
2.5. Increase elasticity
When the skin loses collagen, its elasticity will decrease. Masks in general and yogurt masks will have the effect of increasing skin elasticity.
2.6. Prevent wrinkles
When the skin is elastic, the appearance of wrinkles and age spots will be reduced. Lactic acid in yogurt acts as an antioxidant to prevent this condition. Thanks to that, you will have smooth, shiny skin to preserve your youthfulness. Therefore, you should spend more time taking care of your skin with natural products such as yogurt.
2.7. Anti-Acne
Probiotics are said to help fight P. acnes bacteria - the leading cause of inflammatory acne lesions. Probiotics reduce overall inflammation, which can soothe acne and help prevent acne in the long term.
2.8. Treat other inflammatory skin conditions
The same anti-inflammatory effects found in probiotics are said to help treat other inflammatory skin conditions such as rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema.
3. Yogurt Mask Recipe
The yogurt recipe is extremely simple. You can also combine yogurt with other ingredients to treat and improve skin problems. Specifically:
- The yogurt mask recipe for oily or inflamed skin includes a mixture of: 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 teaspoon honey, and 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- The yogurt mask recipe for irritated skin includes a mixture of 1/4 cup yogurt and 1 tablespoon. Honey and 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel.
- The recipe for a yogurt mask for dark skin includes a mixture of: 1 cup of yogurt and a few drops of fresh lemon juice.
4. Alternatives to Yogurt
Like any skin care product, yogurt can contain ingredients that cause allergies in some people. Therefore, you can replace yogurt with other natural products such as honey, aloe vera, turmeric, oatmeal, olive oil, etc.
4.1. Honey
Honey is a natural product that contains a number of nutrients and proteins. These ingredients help treat dry skin, eczema, and psoriasis. Besides, it can also help prevent and treat wrinkles while restoring the skin's epidermis. In addition, honey can also act as a potential wound healer, especially in the case of burns.
4.2. Turmeric
Turmeric is a common spice in the kitchen. At the same time, this food also has anti-inflammatory and skin-protecting effects. Turmeric is effective in treating inflammatory skin conditions such as acne and psoriasis.
4.3. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is probably best known as a sunburn remedy. However, its skin benefits extend far beyond its ability to reduce burns. In addition, aloe vera is effective in treating acne, eczema, and psoriasis, and it is also highly moisturizing for dry skin.
In general, yogurt is one of the most used ingredients in homemade face masks. It has the ability to balance the skin's moisture while providing many other benefits.
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Reference source: healthline.com
