Yoghurt Face Mask

This is such a simple recipe, and there's plenty leftover for you to eat as well.

Plain yogurt (I prefer to use Greek Yoghurt as it is more robust and is thicker) is a multi-vitamin super food used as a staple DIY ingredient in many homemade face mask recipes for beautiful youthful skin. 

Why is Yogurt So Good?

Whilst Yogurt has been touted as a cure for acne, I am going to refute these claims and disagree. From the scientific studies conducted, there has been no conclusive evidence that yogurt is helpful in helping with acne. However scientific studies conducted have revealed that yogurt does have benefits for your skin's overall appearance. In a study conducted by the Journal of Cosmetic Science, it was found that facial masks that contained yogurt 'successfully improved the moisture, brightness, and elasticity of treated skin' (see here for further details of the study).

The way I think about this tip is: dairy products have been proven to be effective at tenderising. Ever heard of recipes where you marinade the meat in yogurt or buttermilk to soften the meat? That's what I think of this recipe as, tenderising your face. It might not be a pretty image but that's the way I think of it, and boy does it work.

Here’s a simple list of the nutrients found in yogurt and how they are useful for skin (refer to here for the full article)

Nutrient	Benefit for Skin
Vitamin B2	For cell growth and regeneration. Hydrates and moisturizes skin as well as protects it from free radical damage.
Vitamin B12	Heals rough uneven skin. Has skin lightening properties useful for evening out skin discolorations and acne scars.
Vitamin B5	Brightens dull skin and lightens dark spots and acne scars, making them less visible.
Calcium	Composes the uppermost layer of skin. Heals dry withered skin.
Lactic Acid	Moisturizes, hydrates and nourishes dry skin. Keeps skin looking youthful by combating free radicals that age skin.
Zinc	Slows down aging by fighting the free radicals that cause wrinkles by stealing oxygen from healthy skin cells.

Table showing nutrients in yogurt that promote beautiful skin.

In my upcoming book, this will be tip I will discuss in more detail but I will outline below just how to use this tip. 

How to Use

1. 1. Grab a small amount of yogurt. I use a cotton wipe and dab it straight from the tub, but you can do whatever you like, but if you want to eat some later keep it clean!
2. 2. Rub the mixture all over your face. Massage it thoroughly and make sure it gets all over your face. It feels so good, especially in Summer!
3. 3. Leave it on 10 to 15 minutes. Wash your face, removing every smidgen of the mask off.