Natural, simple and inexpensive face mask

Yoghurt is yummy, good for you and multi-functional. Yes, multi-functional; lots of health benefits if eaten and if not eaten can be used as a face mask to treat various skin problems or just simply for fresher looking skin.

As you may know yoghurt is fermented from milk and so contains active bacteria which is a good bacteria that your body requires. Also like in all dairy products, you will find nutrients like calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B-2 and B-12. Other rich sources are also found such as iodine, protein and phosphorous.

In terms of health benefit there are so many; lowers cholesterol, decreases body fat,  boosts immune system, increases bone health, reduces the risk of high blood pressure and lots more.

Source from The Beauty Button.

In terms of skin benefit, using yoghurt as face mask will keep your skin well moisturised therefore making your skin soft and supple. The lactic acid in the yoghurt can also help smooth out the skin as it dissolves the dead skin cells and minimise pores. Yoghurt can also fade out pigmentation giving you even skintone. This is also useful for acne-prone people as yoghurt will keep the skin cleansed which will minimise breakouts.

Method:

1. Wash your face with a cleanser

2. Fetch about 2-3 tablespoons of natural yoghurt- make sure it is plain, avoid flavoured ones as they may contain other substance that may irritate the skin or may not work as well.

3. Smooth it all over the face & neck.

4. Leave for about 15 minutes.

5. After 15 minutes rinse it off. And apply toner and moisturiser.

Do this 2-3 times a week, do not leave on for more than 30 minutes.

Tips:
- If you have red blotches/ pimples, you can dab on some yoghurt on them and leave for 30 minutes.
- For anti-ageing purposes, add a table spoon of olive oil to 3 tablespoons of natural yoghurt. Leave the mixture on your face for 30 minutes.


This method can save you lots of money from buying all those skin care products. However, it may not work for everyone as some may be allergic to it, I am an example. I have funny sensitive skin; the skin on my right cheek bone is the only area that often irritates and goes red, which is what happened when I applied the yoghurt.

I can tell you it does work because a few years back my mum used to do it about 3 times a week and her skin did look fresher, more plump and her freckles were lighter. However, due to laziness she stopped. So, if you're too lazy or/and too busy to do a yoghurt facial regime then maybe you could try this instead. I discovered this a few years ago, if you have yoghurt before any food every morning, you will gradually see improvements to your skin. Soft and supple.

Good Luck!