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12 Ways To Use Yogurt For Spot-free Clear Skin

By Kumutha

Indian kitchen can never run out of one thing, and that is yogurt. It is impossible to think of a meal without yogurt. And it can do more than infuse your stomach with good bacteria. It can pretty much transform your skin. Do you know of the ways to use yogurt for spot-free clear skin? No?

That is why as a sacred rule, you need to treat your skin with a homemade yogurt mask.

Before that, let us give you an insight of what exactly yogurt can do to your skin.

Yogurt has a chock-full of vitamin B2, which not just hydrates your skin but also promotes new skin cell growth.

homemade yogurt mask

Of all dairy products, it has a highest ratio of lactic acid, which hydrates, nourishes and tightens the skin, preserving the youthfulness of your skin.

Besides, yogurt also happens to have a potent amount of vitamin B12, which bleaches the skin, lightening skin tone and repairing broken skin tissues.

Other than that, yogurt contains a good amount of calcium and zinc, which hydrate dry skin, slow down the ageing process, forming a protective layer against free radicals.

Wondering how you haven't tried a herbal yogurt mask before? Beats us!

Now is the time you need to start. So, why don't you have a look at these homemade yogurt mask recipes to use? Keep reading!

homemade yogurt mask

Rose Petal + Yogurt + Honey
This mask revives and nourishes dull skin, making it radiant and supple.

Crush a handful of rose petals into a smooth paste. Mix in 1 tablespoon of yogurt and 1 teaspoon of honey. Mix till it blends. Apply a thin coat of the yogurt mask for blemish-free skin. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then rinse it with cold water.

homemade yogurt mask

Yogurt + Chamomile Oil
High zinc present in this mask helps soothe harsh bite of the sunburn and removes tan.

Mix a tablespoon of yogurt with a few drops of chamomile oil. Massage the mask on to your skin. Let it sit for 20 minutes and then rinse.

homemade yogurt mask

Yogurt + Tea Tree Oil
High antibacterial and antifungal properties, in this yogurt mask to clear acne, will soothe inflammation, dry out pimples and remove marks.

Mix a tablespoon of plain yogurt with 5 drops of tea tree oil. Wash your face and apply the mask. Let it sit for 30 minutes and then rinse.

homemade yogurt mask

Yogurt + Lemon Juice
This mask removes discolouration from skin, making it even toned.

Mix a tablespoon of yogurt with a teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply it to your face. Wait for 30 minutes and then rinse it with cold water.

homemade yogurt mask

Yogurt + Olive Oil
One of the most tested ways to use yogurt for spot-free skin, this mask boosts collagen level of the skin, shrinks pores, which in turn reduces fine lines.

Mix a tablespoon of yogurt with a teaspoon of olive oil. Mix it well till it blends. Apply a thin coat over clean face, massage for 5 minutes. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then rinse.

Turmeric + Yogurt + Almond Oil
This mask is high on hydrating properties that penetrate deep into the skin layers, repairing skin cells and giving it a radiant glow.

Mix 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt with a pinch of turmeric and 5 drops of almond oil. Apply it all over your neck and face. Let it sit for 30 minutes. Scrub and rinse.

homemade yogurt mask

Rice Powder + Yogurt + Turmeric
This homemade yogurt mask is an excellent exfoliator, which sloughs off dead skin cells, reduces pore size, nourishes the skin and removes blackheads.

Mix 1 tablespoon of coarse rice powder with 1 tablespoon of yogurt and a pinch of turmeric. Wash your face. Apply a thin coat evenly through your face and neck. Let it dry for 30 minutes. Spritz water, when the pack loosens, start scrubbing in a circular motion. Do this for 2 minutes and then rinse.

homemade yogurt mask

Yogurt + Oats + Honey
This mask has a high level of antioxidants that cleanse the pores of dirt, reduce fine lines and hydrate skin.

Grind oats into coarse powder, mix in a tablespoon of yogurt and a teaspoon of honey. Mix until all the ingredients incorporate well. Apply it to your face and neck. Let it sit for 30 minutes. Scrub, rinse and pat dry.

homemade yogurt mask

Strawberry + Yogurt
Rich in vitamin C, salicylic acid and antioxidants, this mask lightens, brightens and tightens the skin.

Take 1 tablespoon of well-mashed strawberry pulp, and mix it with a teaspoon of yogurt. Apply it to your face and neck. Let it sit till it dries. And then, rinse it with cold water.

homemade yogurt mask

Avocado + Olive Oil + Yogurt
Vitamin E and essential fatty acids in this yogurt mask for blemish-free skin lubricate dehydrated skin, making it supple and smooth.

Mash a ripe avocado using the back of a fork, add in a tablespoon of yogurt and 5 drops of olive oil. Lather a thick coat on to your clean face. Let it sit for 30 minutes. Gently scrub and rinse it with lukewarm water. Follow it up by washing your face with cold water to close pores.

homemade yogurt mask

Yogurt Massage
This is one of the most trusted ways to use yogurt for spot-free clear skin. This mask is ideal to instantly perk up your dull skin.

Simply massage your clean face with a tablespoon of plain yogurt. Work in a circular motion, starting from left side; and then working your way to the right, stroke your skin in an upward motion.

homemade yogurt mask

Aloe Vera + Cucumber + Yogurt
Aloesin, lactic acid and water in this mask are great to soothe irritated skin, reduce rashes and tighten the skin.

Mix a tablespoon of yogurt with a teaspoon of aloe vera gel and 1 teaspoon of cucumber juice. Mix until all the ingredients combine well. Apply it on to your face and neck. After 30 minutes, rinse it off.

If you have any more tips on how to use yogurt for clear spot-free skin, do share the tips with us in the comment section below.

Story first published: Saturday, September 24, 2016, 12:00 [IST]