Yogurt And Honey Mask Types for Dry And Irritated Skin

It is a thick, sticky substance made by bees. Honey has been used since the days of Cleopatra to enhance the skin beauty. It is a humectant that has a natural ability to trap water from the air and retain it. This is why honey is an unfailing moisturizer that can help to keep the skin soft and moisturized. Honey is full of nutrients including vitamins, aminoacids and minerals. When applied topically to the skin these nutrients get absorbed easily and quickly. Honey contains antioxidants that are known to throw a fight against the causes of pre-mature aging such as UV radiation and free radicals. Above all, honey heals and protects the skin with its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties.

Yogurt - It has a very high concentration of lactic acid which is a substance that is proven to exfoliate the skin, repair its pores and stimulate the manufacture of collagen. Lactic acid is preferred to other acids because of its mild nature that allows it to cleanse all types of skin without causing irritations. Moreover, yogurt’s thick, creamy texture makes it easy to use with honey.

Making yogurt and honey mask

The types of masks that can be made with yogurt and honey are unlimited. People can use their creativity to mix the two with other spices that are needed by the skin. Good examples include almonds, oatmeal, cucumber, carrot juice, tomato juice, lemon, aloe vera, olive oil, vinegar and many others. Before making the mask one should find out his or her skin type. There are specific mask for different skin types. In this article you will discover how to make two different masks: one for dry skin and one for irritated skin.

Yogurt and honey mask for dry skin

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