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During summer season, consumption of curd and its topical use is also very effective for your skin. Know its skin benefits.
Sweating, dust, dirt and pollution cause skin problems during summer. In such a situation, your skin needs special summer skin care. Yogurt can help you deal with skin related problems this season. During summer season, consumption of curd and its topical application is very effective for your skin. So what are you waiting for, let us know what are the benefits of yogurt for skin. Let us also know how it can be used for skin care.
Dr. Koona Ramdas, Senior Dermatologist at Kamineni Hospital explains the benefits of yogurt for skin in summer. So let us know how yogurt can benefit your skin.
Know what are the skin benefits of eating yogurt (Dahi Benefits for Skin)
Yogurt contains many important properties and nutrients that help promote healthy skin. Apart from that, the probiotic present in it is very special for digestion. Digestive system is more affected in summer due to which skin related problems trouble you. In such a situation, taking curd will keep the stomach healthy and your digestive system will also be active so that skin related problems will not bother you.
It is rich in zinc, which reduces inflammation in the body and also on the skin and helps the skin stay fresh from within. Not only that, it is an excellent source of calcium, which provides nourishment to the skin, hair and nails. It has a moisturizing effect that helps prevent dryness by providing adequate moisture to the skin.
Know the benefits of using yogurt topically on the skin
1. Moisturize the skin
In summer, the skin is deprived of moisture due to which the oil glands produce more oil and the skin becomes oily. In such a situation, when the skin is moist, oil production is limited. Topical use of curd will help you in this regard. It has moisturizing properties that provide moisture from within the skin and make it shiny and smooth.
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2. Skin lightening properties
The lactic acid in yogurt has a skin lightening formula. Lactic acid is a type of nutrient that produces enzymes that regulate melanin production. So it makes your skin light.
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3. Skin tightening properties
External environmental pollutants such as dust, dirt, pollution and other skin care products can cause premature skin aging and sagging skin. Along with this, age spots also appear on the skin. To avoid all these, use curd. Its antioxidants and other properties help maintain skin elastin and tighten the skin. So that the skin does not sag and the skin looks soft and firm.
4. Provide UV protection
UV rays burn the skin and cause the skin to darken and age. In such a situation, regular use of yogurt reduces the effect of harmful sun rays on your skin and also slows down the aging process. The zinc component in it helps repair damaged skin cells. Apart from this, other vitamins and minerals provide essential nourishment to the skin and help treat problems like sensitivity, itching and redness caused by the harmful rays of the sun.
Learn how to use it on the skin
1. Include yogurt in your diet
You can include curd with rock salt in your diet after lunch. Apart from this, you can also include buttermilk made from curd in your breakfast. Not only that, make your favorite raita and include it in your diet. Consuming yogurt keeps your digestive system healthy and helps purify the blood. At the same time, it detoxifies the body, all of these factors are very important for your skin health.
2. Yogurt face mask
Prepare a smooth paste by adding as much honey as required to the curd. Now apply this paste all over your skin and neck and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes. Then wash the skin with normal water.
3. Yogurt and cucumber eye mask
Mix cucumber well with one to two spoons of yogurt and apply this mixture on the skin under your eyes. If you want, you can also apply it all over your face. Now keep it for 10 to 15 minutes, then wash the skin with normal water.
4. A body scrub made with yogurt and oatmeal
In summer, it is very important to take care of the skin of the body as well as the face skin. In such a situation, apart from a face pack, curd can also be used as a body scrub. To do this, add 5 to 6 spoons of oatmeal in a bowl of curd and mix them to make a smooth paste. Now apply this paste all over your skin. Scrub for 5 to 7 minutes and then rinse the skin with normal water.
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