Sunday, December 5, 2010

Honey-Yogurt Mask

Honey Yogurt Mask
~ Hairband
~ 1 Tbsp honey
~ 1/4 C plain unflavored yogurt

1. Combine yogurt and honey until well mixed.
2. Spread evenly across your face.
3. Leave on until dry and ONLY until dry.
4. Wash off with a warm towel and follow up with a toner and moisturizer.


Benefits
Yogurt's antibacterial properties make it a useful, de-germing cleanser, and its lactic-acid content soothes irritation, clarifies the pores and softens the skin. Yogurt is also known for its probiotics (live active cultures), which are helpful in naturally treating skin conditions such as acne and eczema.
Honey contains powerful antioxidants which fight free radicals and reverse aging. It helps disinfect and speed the healing process in wounds, scrapes and burns. So it not only smooths dry, rough, wrinkled skin, but honey also makes skin supple and plumps up wrinkles. Honey is a valuable moisturizer for your face as well as your body.

Tips
~ If your skin is prone to being oily, stick with low-fat yogurt. If you have dry spots or dry skin, go with the good shtuff. (full fat)
~ Don't use any flavored yogurts. There's too much sugar and artificial crap in it that isn't good for your skin.
~ Keep the yogurt mix in the fridge to cool down and it feels wonderful on a hot day or after a workout.
~ Got extras? Eat it. :D

Warnings?
~ No flavored yogurts. Plain ONLY.

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