Yogurt is a popular ingredient in India. If you are confusing yogurt and curd, they are two different products. The prime difference is while curd gets prepared by curdling the milk with edible acidic substances such as lemon juice or vinegar, yogurt is bacterial fermentation of milk by using yogurt culture.

Yogurt has exceptional bacterial properties, beneficial for the digestive system, skin, and hair health. It is rich in nutrients like vitamins A, B2, B12, and E, protein, calcium, zinc, potassium, fatty acids, and magnesium. 

 

Besides food, yogurt is used in face and hair masks to make your skin spotless and make your hair glossy. The lactic acid in yogurt and its abundance can help exfoliate and moisturize the skin, tighten skin pores, manage dandruff, soothe itching, and nourish the skin and hair. Allow me to elaborate benefits of this creme texture superfood. 

 

Heals Dry Skin

Rich in vitamins B2 and B12, yogurt repairs, heals and hydrates the skin from the inside. The calcium in yogurt helps new cells generate and removes dry skin cells. Zinc heals the skin from inflammation and further protects it from sun damage. 

 

Helps Fight Ageing

Yogurt contains lactic acid that helps clear the damaged cells from the inside, and as mentioned earlier, yogurt contains calcium that helps regenerate new skin cells that helps your skin age slowly.

 

Treats Dandruff and Dry Scalp 

A few chief reasons behind dandruff are the dry scalp and fungal bacteria on the scalp due to excess heat and sweat. Yogurt contains good bacteria and probiotics that have anti-inflammatory properties that soothe the itching and helps in hydrating the scalp. 

 

Treats Hairfall and Boosts Hair Growth

Your hair is prone to damage from pollution, chemicals, and a lack of nutrition. Yogurt is rich in beneficial nutrients and proteins, so its topical application nourishes and strengthens your hair, helping prevent hair fall.

 

Here are some hair and face masks for weekly use.

 

Yogurt, Curry Leaves oil, and Coconut Oil Hair Mask

Take half a cup of yogurt and mix three tablespoons of curry leaves and coconut hair oil. Apply this mixture to the scalp and hair, and then massage it for 5 minutes. Leave it for 30-45 minutes and rinse it with apple cider shampoo for glossy and healthy results. Do it once a week.

 

Banana, Yogurt, and Olive Oil Face Mask

Mash a ripe banana. Blend it with 2 tbsp yogurt and 1 tbsp oil. Apply the paste to your skin and wash it off after 20-30 minutes. Apply a vitamin c face serum, and repeat this 2-3 times a week.

 

There are numerous masks and remedies, but using the ones with harsh chemicals severely damages your skin and hair. WOW Skin Science has a wide range of 100% natural and organic products like apple cider shampoo and vitamin c face serum to choose from for every skin type.