The creamy white curd sitting in your fridge is not just an amazing ingredient to whip up quick side dishes in the summer, but also a superfood for your skin and hair.Rich in protein, calcium, lactic acid, zinc, and vitamins B2, B12 and B5, it’s an effective weapon in your arsenal of DIY face masks and hair packs.
1.Fights dandruff
Curd is the go-to ingredient to get rid of dandruff, as it has natural anti-fungal agent, which helps to fight the fungus that results in flaky scalp. Using yogurt on your scalp relieves the itching and irritation.
I.Techniques
All you have to do is simply apply a mix of curd and lemon generously all over your scalp and massage it for 10 minutes. Post 45 minutes wash it with lukewarm water. To get better results use this method multiple times a week.
2.Moisturizes skin
If you have dry facial skin, you can prepare a moisturizing mask using curd to get smooth and soft skin.
I.Techniques:
Mix 4 tablespoon of it with one tablespoon of cocoa and one teaspoon of honey. Apply it evenly all over your face and neck. After 30 minutes rinse it off with cool water and then pat dry with a soft towel.
3.Reduces blemishes
Since curd has a mild bleaching effect, you can get rid of blemishes and scars. The lactic acid works as a natural cleanser and exfoliator and lessens the appearance of any blemishes on your skin.
I.Techniques:
Make a yogurt face pack by mixing 3 tablespoons with the juice of 1 lemon. Mix it well and apply it on your skin. After 20 minutes, rinse it off with lukewarm water. Use this every day to get flawless skin.
4.Fights acne
The natural antibacterial and anti-fungal properties of curd can help fight acne. Also, the zinc in yogurt has anti-inflammatory properties. You can use acne face masks to prevent acne breakouts and reduce swelling and inflammation caused by acne.
Techniques:
To make an anti-acne face mask, mix one tablespoon of yogurt with 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Apply this on the affected area and after 20 minutes wash it off with cold water.
