We grew up reading about the nutritional values of Yogurt. While Yogurt is rich in its nutritional components, it is also one of the best ingredients to use for healthy and glowing skin. You can directly apply yogurt on your face and call it a mask, but it works wonders when added with goodies like honey, cinnamon, turmeric, and others.
What makes yogurt so special?
It is packed with the goodness of vitamins and minerals: B12, B2, B5, Calcium, Lactic acid, Zinc, and Alpha hydroxy acids. The main thing about these vitamins and minerals is that they are water-soluble, so when you apply yogurt directly to your face, your face absorbs all these nutrients directly.
Benefits of yogurt:
- Adds moisture
- Brightens skin
- Even tone
- Fights against acne
- Treats other skin infections
- Protection from UV rays
- Increases elasticity
- Reduces wrinkles and fine lines
- Treats inflammatory skin conditions
Here are some of the DIY yogurt masks that you can prepare at home and apply on your skin for an even tone and a refreshing face.
1. Yogurt + Strawberry + Honey
It is a skin brightening mask in which only three ingredients are required, a teaspoon of yogurt, fresh strawberries, and a teaspoon of honey. This mask brightens your skin and honey acts against the acne-prone areas.
How to make:
- Take a small mixing bowl
- Mash strawberries in it using a fork
- Add a teaspoon of honey
- Add a teaspoon of yogurt
- Apply on face and neck
- Let sit for 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water
2. Yogurt + Avocado + Olive Oil
It is a moisturizing face mask that reduces skin peeling and flaking. This mask is coupled with two moisturizing elements avocado and olive oil.
How to make:
- Mash 1/4 of avocado using a fork
- Add 1 teaspoon of yogurt
- Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- Apply on your face and neck
- Leave it for 15 minutes
- Wash with warm water followed by cold water to close up the pores
3. Yogurt + Oatmeal + Honey
It is a youthful and acne fighting mask. Due to the absorbent property of oatmeal, it sucks out all the bad oil from the skin and prevents acne blackheads.
How to make:
- Take a bowl
- Add 1 teaspoon of yogurt
- Add 1 teaspoon of honey
- Add 1 teaspoon of oats
- Mix it well, and apply on your face and neck
- Let is stay for 15 minutes
- Wash with lukewarm water
4. Yogurt + Cocoa Powder + Honey
It is an anti-aging mask. Cocoa powder has natural anti-aging properties. It reduces the effects of sun damage and fine lines.
How to make:
- Take a bowl
- Add 2 teaspoon of yogurt
- Add 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder
- Add 1 teaspoon of honey
- Mix it well and apply on your face and neck
- Keep it for 15 minutes
- Wash with warm water
5. Yogurt + Lemon + Honey
It is a skin brightening mask. Apart from yogurt and lemon, you can also add honey for extra moisture and hydration.
How to make:
- Take a bowl
- Add 1 tablespoon of yogurt
- Add a few drops of lemon
- Add one teaspoon of honey (optional)
- Apply on your face and neck and wait for 10-15 minutes
- Rinse off with warm water.
6. Yogurt + Cinnamon + Nutmeg + Honey
This mask reduces puffiness and gives your face a healthy glow. Cinnamon is known for its antibacterial properties and nutmeg is known to plump your skin.
How to make:
- Take a bowl
- Add 1 tablespoon of yogurt
- Add 1 teaspoon of honey
- Stir a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg
- Mix it well and apply on your face and neck
- Rinse off with lukewarm water
7. Yogurt + Coffee + Cocoa Powder + Honey
This is a detoxifying mask. Coffee with help in tightening your pores and reducing oil and puffiness from the skin. Both coffee and cocoa powder have anti-aging properties.
How to make:
- Take a bowl
- Add 3 teaspoon of yogurt
- Add 2 teaspoon of ground coffee
- Add 2 teaspoon of cocoa powder
- Add 1 teaspoon of honey
- Apply this mixture on your face and neck
- Wash it off with warm water
Let your skin shine with the goodness of yogurt!