
6. Gentle Yogurt Scrub
Yogurt contains many powerful nutrients responsible for rejuvenating and promoting healthy skin. One of those ingredients is zinc which brings the following key benefits to your body:
- Relieves Inflammation: Can help reduce red swelling caused by acne or rashes.
- Acts as an Astringent: Zinc contains a mild substance known as astringent, which helps cleanse and tighten tissues.
- Provides Nutrients: The nutrients in zinc are necessary for cell reproduction and the growth of tissues.
- Fights Acne: Zinc can help to alleviate acne and pimples.
- Regulates Oil Production: Zinc helps in regulating oil production in the sebaceous glands, thereby preventing oily skin and frequent acne breakouts.
Yogurt contains lactic acid, an important ingredient used in many skin care products. The lactic acid in yogurt can address many health matters of the skin due to the following reasons:
- Exfoliates and moisturizes dry skin to make it smooth.
- Helps prevent wrinkles and reduce the appearance of already-existing wrinkles.
Yogurt also contains calcium, and together with the calcium in the epidermal layer of your skin, it performs the following important functions:
- It enables antioxidants to prevent and heal dry skin.
- The calcium production facilitates skin renewal.
Yogurt is rich in vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B12 and B5. A serving, or one cup of yogurt, contains 20 to 30 percent of the daily recommended value of riboflavin, one of the B vitamins, which performs the following functions in your skin:
- Keeps skin glowing and hydrated.
- Encourages cell growth and regeneration.
- Protects skin cells from the effects of oxidative damage by free radicals.
- The vitamin B5 in yogurt is responsible for facilitating the manufacture of healthy fats in your cells.
When purchasing yogurt to use on your skin, select the unsweetened type and avoid the flavored kind. Flavored yogurts contain high levels of sugar, which may cause irritation and aggravate any existing pimples or rashes. Go for the plain, unsweetened yogurt that contains healthy fats and live cultures to see amazing results.