Natural Yogurt Mask for Face, Acne, Skin Lightening, and more

Natural yogurt mask for the face Yogurt masks are used in natural beauty for their healing and nourishing properties (vitamin A and zinc)

These benefit the skin by hydrating the skin and eliminating infections and wrinkles. In addition, thanks to the fermentation of bacilli, yogurt is a powerful aid in the healing process of the skin. Let’s see its benefits in more detail below.

Natural yogurt mask benefits

1 – Gentle exfoliation:  During the milk fermentation process, bacteria convert milk sugar into lactose into lactic acid, which is a popular ingredient among skincare fans and beauty enthusiasts.

Lactic acid is a gentle exfoliator that is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone ones. When applied topically, lactic acid gently dissolves dead cells from the outermost layer of the skin. As a result, new, younger skin comes to the surface.

Yogurt, which contains significant amounts of lactic acid, will gently exfoliate the skin without causing irritation or side effects caused by chemical scrubs.

2- Moisturizing: The lactic acid found in yogurt is also beneficial in hydrating the skin by increasing the skin’s water-holding capacity. Additionally, the fat and protein content of yogurt can replenish the skin’s lost sources of natural hydrating factors. The moisturizing agents found in yogurt will hydrate and nourish dry skin. Additionally, yogurt is rich in saturated fats which are exceptional ingredients for soothing dry, flaky, irritated, and itchy skin.

You can easily incorporate yogurt into your skincare regimen by applying it alone or combining it with other natural ingredients. When choosing to use yogurt for skin care, make sure it is fresh and free of unnecessary chemical additives.

3- Fight Acne: The main causes of acne are not on the surface of your skin. They are inside your body. While you can continually apply all kinds of lotions and potions in the hopes of eliminating those nasty breakouts, the most effective natural cure for acne remains a healthy diet.

Yogurt is one of the most nutritionally complex foods you can add to your clean diet. Besides being a superfood, yogurt is a great natural ointment that you can apply topically. It helps treat acne in many ways. Yogurt’s antibacterial properties soothe the skin and lightly disinfect acne blemishes. Also, the lactic acid in yogurt is a natural antibiotic and a powerful stimulator for building collagen. Natural yogurt face masks can significantly help acne-prone skin due to their antibacterial and antifungal properties.

The other important element present in yogurt is zinc. Zinc reduces skin inflammation and helps balance the amount of oil produced by the sebaceous glands. As a result, zinc fights excessive amounts of oil production that clog pores and cause pimples.

You can use yogurt as a face cream or face mask that kills bacteria, which cause acne and pimples. To increase the antibacterial qualities of yogurt, it is suggested to add a few drops of other antiseptic ingredients to the yogurt. Some of those ingredients are tea tree oil and baking soda.

If chronic acne, blackheads, or blisters are your skin’s everyday problems, you can apply creamy yogurt to the affected areas and leave it on for at least 20-30 minutes. If you have a dry skin type, you can add a tablespoon of olive oil to plain yogurt and use the mixture as a mask. On the other hand, if your skin is particularly oily, you can add a few drops of apple cider vinegar to increase the acidity and pore-cleaning properties of yogurt.

4- Healing of sunburn: According to numerous sources on the Internet, the vitamins, enzymes, and probiotics in all yogurt can soothe and treat burned and inflamed skin.

As mentioned above, the zinc present in yogurt is the key to calming and soothing the skin. This is particularly true for rashes and sunburns. Zinc will help relieve the itching and burning sensations commonly caused by sunburn. If you are badly sunburned, yogurt may be the only ingredient you may need.

As a treatment for sunburn, you can use yogurt on its own. However, if you want to further extend the hydrating and healing properties of yogurt, combine it with other calming ingredients like aloe vera or olive oil.

5- Skin Lightening: Due to the hormonal changes our body experiences as we age, our skin becomes more susceptible to developing hyperpigmentation, acne, and dark spots. Other factors that cause hyperpigmentation include UV rays from the sun, liver damage, environmental toxins, and exposure to harsh chemicals.

If environmental factors such as sun exposure, pollution, and extreme weather are the reason for blemishes and skin damage, a natural yogurt face mask can help you achieve an even skin tone. When used over time, yogurt can have a mild to moderate lightening effect on the skin.

Below are several homemade masks for different treatments which contain yogurt as a common ingredient.

Mask recipes with natural yogurt for the face and skin in general

Natural yogurt mask for stains

Ingredients

• 1/3 of cup of natural yogurt
• 2 tablespoons wheat germ
• 2 egg yolks
• 3 slices of cucumber

Preparation

To the yogurt, you should add the blended cucumber slices, the egg yolks, and the wheat germ. Mix everything and apply the mask directly on clean skin for half an hour. Remove with fresh water.

This mask helps to counteract the effects of time (wrinkles, crow’s feet, etc.) and, in addition, it nourishes and removes impurities from the skin. Likewise, it helps people who suffer from liver spots or cloth. In that case, it is suggested to add a 400-unit vitamin A capsule.

Natural yogurt mask for acne

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of natural yogurt.
• 1 tablespoon of brewer’s yeast.

Preparation

Mix the ingredients to form a consistent dough. Then, apply the mask generously on the face without forgetting the neck. Leave on for 20 minutes. Remove with cold water.

This mask softens the skin and the brewer’s yeast nourishes and fights infections.

Aloe vera and natural yogurt mask to lightening skin

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of the inner liquid of aloe vera or aloe
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons of natural yogurt

Preparation

Mix the ingredients perfectly until they form a homogeneous dough. Then you need to apply the mask on the affected area for 15 minutes. Remove and rinse with warm water and finally, cold.

Aloe Vera is excellent for removing stains from the skin; yogurt and cornstarch soften and brighten it.

Greek yogurt mask for dry face

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fennel
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt

Preparation

Mix the ingredients and apply with gentle upward circular movements on clean skin. Leave on for 25 minutes. Afterward, wash with fresh water

Greek yogurt hydrates the skin while fennel softens the complexion due to its high oil content. See also: Greek Yogurt Is Good For Face Mask

Cornstarch and natural yogurt mask for all skin types

Ingredients

• 1/4 ripe pear
• 1/4 of cup of natural yogurt
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch or cornstarch

Preparation

Peel and core the pear. Blend together with the yogurt. Then add the cornstarch little by little and beat it, until it forms a puree. Apply to the face and neck and leave for 20 minutes. Then wash with cold water.

This mask is ideal for all skin types by nourishing and softening it.

Mask with natural yogurt and honey against wrinkles

Ingredients:

• 1 kiwi
• 2 tablespoons of whole natural yogurt
• 2 pieces of apricot
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 teaspoon of finely ground almonds

Preparation

Blend the apricot pieces, then mix all the ingredients until they form a puree. Apply to the face and neck with a gentle massage. Rinse well with cold water. See Also: Homemade Kiwi Scrub For Face Skin

Basic recipe to make homemade yogurt

If you want to make a homemade yogurt to later use it in natural beauty masks, you can use the following recipe:

Ingredients

• 2 liters of milk
• 2 tablespoons of powdered milk
• 150 milliliters of yogurt (3/4 cup)

Boil the milk and let it cool for 25 minutes. Then add the powdered milk and well-mixed yogurt. Cover the container and wrap it with woolen cloth to keep the heat for 5 hours. Place in a cardboard box. If you live in a cold climate, it should be more hours. Once the yogurt has set, it is refrigerated and you can use it in your masks and you can even consume it.