Yogurt is extremely useful from a cosmetic standpoint, as a versatile ingredient for preparing scrubs, masks and creams. Here are some ideas for skin care.
Yogurt remains an indispensable food for the proper functioning of the digestive system. An important source of B vitamins, this dairy product proves extremely useful not only from a nutritional standpoint. While health-wise it helps regulate the intestine and regenerates its bacterial flora (for example following a course of antibiotics), from a cosmetic perspective it is decidedly versatile. Let's look at some of its uses.
For cleansing the skin of the face, yogurt is an excellent ingredient for preparing a natural make-up remover. Simply add three drops of sweet almond oil to two tablespoons of plain yogurt and blend everything together until the mixture is not too runny. Spread it over the face using, if you like, a little organic cotton wool, or simply apply it with circular massage movements. Then rinse off.
When the skin of our face looks dull, an easy way to revitalise it is to use a DIY banana-based cream. After peeling it, mash it with a fork until you have a smooth purée, then add three tablespoons of wheat germ oil and two tablespoons of plain yogurt. After applying, leave it on for at least ten minutes, then wash everything off with water.
To tone the skin of the face, you can create a mélange by combining acacia honey and plain natural yogurt. In this case too, apply the face masks and leave them to work for around fifteen minutes.
To combat dry hair, an effective treatment is prepared with the following ingredients: two tablespoons of sweet almond oil, two tablespoons of olive oil, three or four tablespoons of plain yogurt (the quantity depends on the length of your hair) and one tablespoon of honey. Apply for half an hour and, if you like, cover the hair with a warm towel. Then proceed with your normal shampoo to remove the residue.
To exfoliate the skin, particularly on the legs, mix together one tablespoon of sugar, two teaspoons of honey (of your choice), three tablespoons of olive oil or sweet almond oil and half a pot of natural yogurt. Apply the mixture to damp skin and massage in well with vigorous movements. Then rinse off with lukewarm water.