After doing breakfast with healthy yogurt, the left-over yogurt for applying on face is a good skincare idea.

Most of us use DIY skincare remedies because they are effective and pocket-friendly. So, if your wallet doesn’t allow you to spend a lot on your skincare treatments from a local spa or through any fancy salon. Then, you don’t need to fret about it. Because now you can easily get charming skin at your home by pampering yourself with some of our DIY yogurt face masks.

The humble yogurt is getting popularity in our skincare facials and treatments from ancient times.

A review on the effects of dairy fermented products shows that both the topical and oral use of fermented dairy products may provide benefits for skin health.

You can easily make it at your home (through bacterial fermentation of milk) or buy the plain version of it from the market. Both proved to be beneficial for your skin and health.

As, yogurt contains good bacteria or probiotics, which makes it a healthy snack and a useful ingredient for the topical application.

According to research, probiotics help in clearing acne by inhibiting Propionibacterium acnes through the production of antibacterial proteins.

Nutrients In Yogurt

Yogurt is a beauty ingredient that is packed with vitamins B2, B5, B12, vitamin D, minerals like zinc, magnesium, phosphorous, calcium, potassium, proteins, and lactic acid. These vitamins and minerals are water-soluble that absorb directly in your skin and make it alluring.

The nutrients in yogurt make it beneficial for our skin. These are

Calcium

Calcium present in the yogurt makes your skin soft, hydrated, and cracked-free. Because it is abundantly found in our epidermis.

Zinc

Zinc halts the production of acne bacteria Propionibacterium acnes. It also controls sebum or oil production on the skin.

Lactic Acid

Yogurt contains 0.9% lactic acid (one of the alpha-hydroxy acids AHA) after fermentation and it has a PH level 4.5, due to which it is used as a natural exfoliant.

B Vitamins

It contains vitamin B5, B12, and B2 or riboflavin. They fight with free radicals that steal oxygen from the skin and cause wrinkles and fine lines. Thus, B vitamins act as an anti-aging agent.

Vitamin B2 or riboflavin makes your skin, soft, hydrated, and moisturized.

What Are The Benefits Of Yogurt Face Masks

Yogurt face masks are the natural ones, which bring a lot of beauty benefits for our skin. Those who want to look comely and alluring naturally and don’t rely on too much daily cosmetics. Use yogurt face masks to get the following benefits.

Yogurt is used as such on your skin and can be mixed with some simple kitchen ingredients to pamper your skin effectively.

1. Strawberry And Yogurt Face Mask
2. Kiwi And Yogurt Face Mask
3. Papaya And Yogurt Face Mask
4. Oatmeal And Yogurt Face Mask
5. Grapefruit And Yogurt Face Mask
6. Banana And Yogurt Face Mask
7. Gram flour And Yogurt Face Mask

Strawberry contains a lot of antioxidants and vitamin C that help in skin lightening. It treats acne due to its acidic nature.

Studies show that mature skin loses elasticity and L-ascorbic acid stimulates collagen synthesis. Here, by using the micro-needling mesotherapy, the use of strawberry hydrolysate enriched with L-ascorbic acid improves skin tone, hydration, and decrease hyperpigmentation.

Sweet orange essential oil is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant that eradicates bacteria, increases collagen production and cures dry, rough, and acne-prone skin.

Research shows the association between dietary intake and acne vulgaris. It is proved that the consumption of milk and chocolate play a role in acne vulgaris. Whereas the use of yogurt, nuts, and potatoes, etc show no significant association.

Recipe

Smash strawberries in a small mixing bowl. Then, pour all the ingredients in a blender and blend it well. It turns into a smooth paste. Apply this paste on your clean face and neck. Let it stand for 20 minutes and then wash with cool tap water.

Results

This face mask lightens your skin complexion and makes skin bright. It also fades acne scars, clears acne, and makes your skin soft and hydrated. Also it is helpful for removing wrinkles and fine lines.

Kiwi is enriched with vitamin C, E, and a huge number of antioxidants that combat free radicals, causing damage to our skin. Yogurt contains lactic acid that exfoliates flaky skin and makes skin glowing and fresh. Aloe vera gel makes our skin moisturized, soft and supple.

Recipe

Peel the kiwi and cut it into small pieces and then blend it well, till it forms a smooth puree. Pour this kiwi puree in a small bowl and then add all the remaining ingredients. Mix it well and apply it on your face for 15 minutes and then wash off.

Results

It makes your skin bright and glowing. Also it removes dead skin cells, reduces blemishes, and makes our skin smooth and soft.

Papaya contains papain enzyme and beta-hydroxy acid that mildly exfoliate dead skin cells. It contains vitamins A and C that reverse aging signs. Lemon juice lightens your complexion due to citric acid and vitamin C. Honey deeply nourishes your skin.

Recipe

Peel the papaya slice and cut it into small chunks. Now, pour all the papaya slices, yogurt, lemon juice, and honey in the blending jar and blend it properly. It forms a smooth consistency. Apply it on your clean face and neck. Leave it for 30 minutes and then wash with lukewarm water. Pat dry with a soft towel.

Results

It gives fair skin and makes it soft and supple. It fades dark spots and clears your skin from flakiness.

Oatmeal contains zinc that halts p-acnes. Due to the presence of lipids and proteins, it acts as a moisturizer. With this, it also absorbs sebum or oil and prevents acne.

Studies also prove that colloidal oatmeal lotion shows significant clinical improvements in skin dryness, moisturization, and barrier.

Orange peel powder lightens your skin complexion due to vitamin C and antioxidants. When you combined it with yogurt, then it unclogs the pores, removes excessive sebum or oil, and cleans your skin.

Recipe

Mix crushed oats and yogurt in a small mixing bowl. Then, add orange peel powder in it and mix it well. Apply this face mask on your clean face for 10 minutes and then massage it for 2-3 minutes in circular motions. Wash with lukewarm water and then rinse with cool tap water.

Results

This face mask cleans your pores from dirt and impurities. It exfoliates all the dead skin cells and lightens skin complexion.

Grapefruit is enriched with vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber that’s make it an anti-aging agent. Sweet almond oil is good for healing damaged skin caused by UV rays. It decreases your wrinkles and fine lines and restores moisture in your skin.

Recipe

In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients and mix all of them together. It turns into a smooth mixture. If the mixture is too runny, then strain it with some cheesecloth, until you achieve your required consistency. Apply this face mask on your clean face for 15-20 minutes and then wash with lukewarm water. Rinse with cold water and pat dry.

Results

After using this face mask, you will notice the skin tightening effect. It makes your skin clear, smooth, fair, and dewy.

Banana is rich in vitamin A and potassium, due to which it retains moisture in your skin. The nutrients in banana help in reducing aging signs. Honey and yogurt nourish and rejuvenate your skin and makes it glowing.

Recipe

Peel the banana and then mash it with the help of a fork. In a clean container, add all the above-mentioned ingredients and then mix it well. Apply this face mask on your clean face and neck for 15-20 minutes and then wash off.

Results

This face mask fades away dark spots, age spots, and pigmentation on your face. It brightens your skin and gives even skin tone.

Gram flour contains a high content of saponins that cleanse your skin. It scrounges off dead skin cells, controls excessive sebum or oil and softens your skin. Rosewater controls oil production and even skin tone.

Recipe

In a clean container, add gram flour, yogurt, and rose water. Then mix all of them together, until it forms a smooth paste. Apply this paste on your clean face and neck until it dries out.

Results

This face mask exfoliates and moisturizes your skin. It deeply removes dirt from your pores, controls acne and sebum or oil production from the sebaceous glands.