You might be including protein, calcium and vitamin D and probiotics rich curd in your diet plan for various health benefits. But did you know that yogurt is also good for your skin and hair? The lactic acid in yogurt gets rid of the dead skin cells and tightens pores. It has antibacterial properties, thanks to which you can get rid of acne, and it also works as a great antifogging beauty got-to ingredient. It is used as a key ingredient in many home remedies. Here are some of the beauty benefits of curd and how you can include it in your haircare, skincare routine and use it in different ways.
- FIGHTS DANDRUFF
Curd is the go-to ingredient to get rid of dandruff, as it has a natural antifungal agent, which helps to fight the fungus that results in flaky scalp. Using yogurt on your scalp relieves the itching and irritation. All you have to do is simply apply a mix of curd and lemon generously all over your scalp and massage it for 10 minutes. Post 45 minutes, wash it with lukewarm water. To get better results, use this method multiple times a week.
Curd is the go-to ingredient to get rid of dandruff, as it has a natural antifungal agent, which helps to fight the fungus that results in flaky scalp. Using yogurt on your scalp relieves the itching and irritation. All you have to do is simply apply a mix of curd and lemon generously all over your scalp and massage it for 10 minutes. Wash it with lukewarm water. To get better results, use this method multiple times a week.
- LIGHTENS SUNTAN AND SOOTHES SUNBURN
Curd has moisturizing effect and the zinc in it has anti-inflammatory properties which helps to heal the sun-damaged skin. So if you have suntan and sun-burnt skin after excessive sun exposure, you can use it to soothe your skin
If you want to lighten the suntan, in a bowl mix half cup of curd with juice of one tomato and one cucumber. Apply it on affected area and rinse it off after 20 minutes
- MOISTURIZES SKIN
If you have dry facial skin, you can prepare a moisturizing mask using curd to get smooth and soft skin. Mix 4 tablespoon of it with one tablespoon of cocoa and one teaspoon of honey. Apply it evenly all over your face and neck. After 30 minutes, rinse it off with cool water and then pat dry with a soft towel. Use this facial mask thrice a week to get better results
- HYDRATES YOUR SKIN
Yogurt prevents and treats dry and itchy skin. It acts as a natural mild exfoliant and gets rid of the dry skin, and the moisturizing properties leave your skin soft and supple. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help soothe dry and itchy skin. Apply it on your face, hands, legs and any other are that is dry and itchy. Massage it into your skin, and leave it for 10 minutes. Then take a shower to rinse it off
- FIGHTS ACNE
The natural antibacterial and antifungal properties of curd can help fight acne. Also, the zinc in yogurt has anti-inflammatory properties. You can use acne face masks to prevent acne breakouts and reduce swelling and inflammation caused by acne. To make an anti-acne face mask, mix one tablespoon of yogurt with 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Apply this on the affected area and after 20 minutes wash it off with cold water
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