Introduction
Combining curd with other ingredients and applying it regularly on your face lets you overcome issues such as sunburn, wrinkles and acne. Doing so will leave you with beautiful, healthy and radiant skin. All you get is rejuvenated skin with hardly any input from your side.
Table of Contents
1. What can Curd do to Your Skin?
2. How Curd Helps in Rejuvenating Skin?
3. How to Use Curd for Skin Care
A. Daily Skin Care Packs
I. Curd & Lemon Face Pack
II. Curd & Cucumber Face Pack
B. Anti-Aging Packs
I. Plain Curd Pack
II. Curd & Banana Face Pack
C. Ex-Foliation Packs
I. Curd & Olive Oil Pack
II. Curd, Oats & Eggs Pack
III. Curd & Orange Peel Face Pack
D. Packs to Make Your Skin Tone Even
I. Curd, Strawberry & Lemon Pack
II. Curd & Potato Pack
E. Packs for Tired & Dull Skin
I. Curd & Honey Face Pack
II. Curd, Honey, Chickpea Flour& Rose Water Pack
F. Packs to Relieve Sun Burn
I. Curd & Chamomile Essential Oil Pack
II. Curd & Aloe Vera Gel Pack
G. Acne & Pimple Pack
I. Curd and Turmeric Face Pack
4. Other Curd-Based Face Packs for Healthy & Radiant Skin
I. Curd & Tomato Face Pack
II. Curd & Multani Mitti Face Pack
III. Curd & Besan (Gram Flour) Face Pack
IV. Curd & Rice Powder Face Pack
V. Coffee & Curd Scrub
1. What Can Curd Do to Your Skin?
Curd can do wonders for your skin. If you’re, of late, getting too much exposed to the sun, curd can come handy to reverse the effects of sunburn. Some of the other benefits of using curd are:
• It naturally detoxifies your skin and gives it a natural sheen.
• It is an excellent anti-aging remedy.
• Milk proteins in the curd moisturize your skin.
• It also brightens your skin tone and removes tan.
• It evens your skin.
• It lightens acne and pimple scars.
• It helps fight under-eye dark circles.
• It soothes sunburn.
• It works as a massage cream.
2. How Curd Helps in Rejuvenating Skin?
Curd Components and Their Benefits
• Curd is chock-full of calcium, probiotics, proteins and vitamin D which rejuvenates skin by supplying essential nutrients.
• Curd is rich in lactic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid which helps in dissolving dead skin cells and exposing the healthier underlayer to the surface which gives a natural glow to your skin.
• Curd has calcium, which helps skin from getting dry and dehydrated.
• Curd regulates sebum production. As a result, acne and pimples become the things of the past.
• Curd helps in diminishing fine lines & wrinkles as well.
• Curd contains Zinc which speeds up the cell growth and makes the skin more youthful.
• Varied member of vitamin B such as B2, B5 & B12 are found in it which ensures you to have a glowing skin.
• Riboflavin maintains skin hydration and escalates cellular regeneration and synthesis of healthy cellular fats.
• # Applying curd on your face & skin helps
• Moisturize your skin
• Prevent premature aging
• Ward off acne
• Soothe skin burn and even the skin tone
# The only prerequisite is to use plain curd for your face mask and not flavored.
3. How To Use Curd For Skin Care?
You can use curd alone or in combination with other ingredients like lemon juice, oatmeal, fruits, turmeric and honey for reviving your skin. You can make different types of curd face masks to cater to your skin issues.
Let’s get started with a few such recipes:
A. Daily Skin-Care Packs
These days pollution & dust is pretty normal but you can get rid of those problems by applying these packs as they cleanse your skin to regain its natural glow. Follow these daily and see the difference.
I. Curd & Lemon Face Pack
• Take ½ cup of curd and a tablespoon of lemon juice & mix it well.
• Put this mixture in the refrigerator for a few hours.
• Massage this paste on your face, neck and hands.
II. Curd & Cucumber Face Pack
• Take 3/4th cup of plain curd, half a peach, and half a cucumber.
• Blend them into a fine paste. Massage this mixture on your face and leave for 15 minutes.
• Wash it off with cold water.
B. Anti-Aging Packs
Hard-to-overcome aging phase comes in everybody’s life but you can slow down the aging process by applying these anti-aging packs to look younger and more youthful.
I. Plain Curd Pack
• Take 1/2 cup of plain curd and some water in it and mix it well.
• Viscosity of the solution should be thick.
• Apply it for 15-20 minutes.
II. Curd & Banana Face Pack
• Take a ripe banana, 4 spoons of curd and 2 spoons of honey.
• Blend it well and form a thick uniform paste.
• Warm this paste in a pan and apply it for 15-20 minutes
• Wash your face with lukewarm water and see the visible difference.
C. Exfoliation Packs
Exfoliation process makes your skin rough, dry and you might lose your charm but these packs will certainly help you to get the glow back on your face and skin.
I. Curd & Olive Oil Pack
• Add a tablespoon of olive oil and 1/4th cup of powdered oatmeal in your curd.
• Mix it well to make a thick paste.
• Apply it on your face and rub it gently in circular motion.
• Wash it off after half an hour with lukewarm water. This acts as an excellent scrub for your skin.
II. Curd, Oats & Eggs Pack
• Take 2 tablespoons of ground oats, 1 tablespoon of curd and 1 beaten egg.
• Mix the contents into a paste.
• Massage it on your face and neck.
• Wash it off with cold water after 15 minutes.
III. Curd & Orange Peel Face Pack
• Take 2 tbsp curd and 1 tbsp of orange peel powder.
• Mix it well for 2 minutes.
• Apply it on your face and leave it for 20 minutes.
• Wash it off with lukewarm water.
D. Packs to Make Your Skin Tone Even
Ultraviolet rays of sun, hormonal changes and inflammation could be the cause of uneven skin tone but these packs will surely help you to get rid of uneven skin tone. You can apply these masks twice or thrice a week.
I. Curd, Strawberry & Lemon Pack
• Take 3/4th cup of curd with half lemon and 2 strawberries.
• Mix all the contents and massage it on your face.
• Leave it for 15 minutes and wash it off with cold water to improve your skin texture and complexion.
II. Curd & Potato Face Pack
• Take 2 tbsp curd, 1 tbsp potato pulp and 1 tbsp raw honey.
• Mix all the contents until you get a smooth and consistent mixture.
• Wash your face before applying the face mask.
• Apply the mask and leave it for 10-15 minutes & later wash it off from lukewarm water.
E. Packs for Tired & Dull Skin
There are various causes of tired and dull skin such as wrong food habits, smoking, pollution and inadequate sleep but these packs will definitely help clear off the dirt and toxins, acne marks and fade pigmentation from your skin. The end outcome is a flawless skin.
I. Curd & Honey Face Pack
• Take 2 tbsp of curd and 1 tbsp of raw honey.
• Mix them well.
• Apply this mixture on your face for 20 minutes and massage it in circular motion.
• Wash it off with cold water.
II. Curd, Honey, Chickpea Flour & Rose Water Pack
• Blend 1tbsp of curd, raw honey and Chickpea flour.
• Add few drops of rose water in it and blend it well.
• Apply the solution on the face for 20-25 minutes.
• Wash it with cold water.
F. Packs to Relieve Sunburn
Overexposure to the sun for a long period can cause the sunburn, makes your skin red and irritated but slathering these packs on your face and the affected areas will soothe them.
I. Curd & Chamomile Essential Oil Pack
• Take 3 tbsp of curd and 3-4 drops of essential Chamomile oil.
• Massage a little.
• Rinse it off after 15 minutes
II. Curd & Aloe Vera Gel Pack
• Take 4 tbsp of curd, some chopped cucumber and aloe vera gel.
• Mix them well.
• Gently apply it on the burnt area.
• Wash it off 15-20 minutes.
G. Acne & Pimple Pack
Acne and pimples leave your skin with various spots on the face and other parts of the body. Apply following packs to get rid of them.
I. Curd & Turmeric Face Pack
• Take 2 tbsp of curd, 1 fresh lemon, 1 tbsp of honey and 1/4th tbsp of turmeric powder in it.
• Mix them well, until you get the uniform paste.
• Gently apply it on face for 15 minutes
• Rinse off with cool water for a perfect, acne free skin.
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4. Other Curd-Based Face Pack for Healthy & Radiant Skin
Below are a few more DIY methods and homemade remedies which can help you to keep your skin healthy, glowing and radiant. These are easy-to-apply as they need just basic ingredients.
I. Curd & Tomato Face Pack
This is an excellent pack to de-tan. Besides, it helps in healing acne and boosting skin health.
• Take 1 tbsp of curd and ½ tbsp of tomato juice.
• Mix them well.
• Apply it on the face for 20 minutes.
• Wash it off with cold water
II. Curd & Multani Mitti (Fuller’s Clay) Face Pack
This pack absorbs the excess oil from the face, maintains the oil balance and improves the circulation of blood. It restores the skin by nourishing it with essential minerals and nutrients.
• Take 2 tbsp of curd and add 2 tbsp of multani mitti in it.
• Mix them well, until you get a thick and uniform paste.
• Apply it on the face for 20 minutes.
• Wash it off with lukewarm water.
III. Curd & Besan (Gram Flour) Face Pack
This pack works well for oily skin. It removes pimples scars, blemishes and gives you clear skin.
• Take 1 tbsp curd and 1 tbsp of besan.
• Mix them well, until you get a smooth mixture.
• Apply it on face for 15 minutes.
• Wash the mixture with lukewarm water.
IV. Curd & Rice Powder Face Pack
This pack has various benefits. It lightens and brightens the skin, removes spots and pigmentation, improves complexion, removes tanning, enhances skin texture, betters the facial blood circulation and helps remove blackheads & whiteheads.
• Take 1 tbsp of rice powder and 2 tbsp of curd.
• Mix it well.
• Keep it in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes.
• Before applying the pack, wash your face.
• Apply it evenly on the whole face and leave it for 20-25 minutes.
• Wash it using circular motions.
V. Coffee & Curd Scrub
Amalgamation of coffee and curd has lots of benefits. While coffee works as an antioxidant and reduces cellulite, tightens the skin, repairs UV damage, curd removes tan, prevents scars, adds glow to the skin and gives you pimple-free skin.
• Add 2 tbsp of coffee powder and 1 tbsp of curd in a bowl.
• Mix them well until you get the desired consistency.
• Scrub on the face and neck, otherwise face skin will glow more than the neck.
Now that you know the benefits of curd and how to use it for getting perfect skin, use it daily and say bye-bye to skin blemishes. Enjoy the numerous benefits of curd and make it a part of your daily face care regime.
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