Yogurt – The Magical Ingredient
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Experience: 4 yearsJyotsana Rao is an engineering graduate from NIT, Nagpur, who discovered her love for writing during her undergraduate days. She is passionate about writing about everything related to beauty - makeup... more
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A not-so-secret ingredient that benefits you tremendously when consumed, as well as works wonders for your skin and hair when applied externally, yogurt is truly amazing.
Yogurt is a milk product that is produced by bacterial fermentation of milk. It is rich in protein, calcium, and essential vitamins. This is why yogurt is known as a powerhouse of nutrients.
So, let’s look into the benefits of this magical creamy product.
1. Want Bright Skin? Try This.
Yogurt is a yummy, vitamin-packed food that is a great option for breakfast or a healthy snack. But did you know that it has many benefits for the skin when applied topically?
Yogurt has been used since ancient ages for beauty benefits. It contains many powerful nutrients that help in rejuvenating the skin. One of the key ingredients in yogurt is lactic acid that helps in exfoliating dry skin and moisturizing. It also helps in delaying the signs of aging. Yogurt, when mixed in face masks, can help to get rid of skin problems and make your skin glow. Here, we are sharing a video on a DIY yogurt face mask. Watch the video and flaunt your bright skin.
2. Say Goodbye To Damaged Hair
Hair breakage is a common problem these days. And, it is annoying too. There are medical treatments and surgical methods that can make your hair look thick. But they are either too expensive or come with severe side effects.
So, how to get rid of this problem? Fret not, we are sharing a video featuring two home remedies to prevent hair breakage.
It is not a surprising fact that yogurt is used to repair damaged hair. The lactic acid present in yogurt strips away the dirt and the milk fat adds moisture to the hair. In this manner, yogurt reverses the hair damage that is usually caused by pollution or product build-up.
Watch this video to learn more about the other ingredients.
3. Acne Scars? No More!
You can get rid of acne scars naturally with the help of a number of home remedies. And in most of them, yogurt is valued as a key ingredient.
Yogurt is acidic in nature. It helps in killing the acne-causing bacteria present in the body. Applying it regularly on the skin also helps in lessening the visibility of skin blemishes. Learn how to make a face mask using yogurt to get rid of acne scars. Here is the video tutorial.
4. Try This Yummilicious Smoothie
A great trick that can help you in your weight loss mission is preparing a healthy smoothie and having it for breakfast. Smoothies are actually a complete meal in themselves with adequate amounts of nutrients. You can prepare it as per your taste and add healthy ingredients such as fruits, milk, or yogurt to it.
Each fruit comes with its own benefits and is helpful in its own way for improving your health and skin.
Here is a simple recipe on how you can prepare a delicious smoothie using yogurt. Watch the video below for steps to make this drink.
5. All You Need For Strong Hair
Your hair speaks a lot about you, and it imparts a feminine grace. But then, what if your hair has become weak and brittle? How depressing is that!
Though there is no shortcut to growing stronger, fuller and more luscious locks, this simple homemade recipe can help you get long, beautiful hair.
The key ingredient in this hair mask is yogurt. But what makes it so special that it is used in most of the face packs and hair masks?
Well, to reap the skin and hair benefits of yogurt, you need to include it in your diet and use it in packs. Soon, you’ll start noticing its benefits.
Watch the video below to learn more about it.
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