Skincare has undergone a series of changes, just like trends in the fashion world. From using cucumber to vampire facials, the skincare scenario has advanced a lot in decades. The recent trend is using probiotic yogurt and other easily available kitchen ingredients for skin care routine. All of these are easily available and do not cost much. A recent featuring of Dr. Harold Lancer on the Dr. Oz Show is an example of how celebrity dermatologists nowadays are publicizing natural ingredients for skin care routines.
Can probiotic yogurt help in reversing aging signs on your face? Well, it can bring marvelous and significant changes in the way your skin looks. Probiotic substances are rich in good bacteria. These microorganisms possibly reverse the signs of early aging and provide a healthier and flawless skin within a short time span.
Sun rays, toxins and free radicals might significantly affect how your skin appears and its radiance. It might seem an irreversible change but there is something you can do about it. So, stop being disheartened and hopeless about the way your skin appears, because using probiotic do-it-yourself (DIY) face mask would give a noticeable difference to your face.
The probiotic foods like milk and yogurt work wonders for your health and skin. When consumed, these good bacteria live inside the gut and intestine of a person, relieving stomach irritation, providing better digestion and a much stronger immunity.
The benefits of consuming probiotic foods are well known, but their benefits when topically applied over skin are relatively less popular among people. Dr. Lancer emphasizes use of probiotic yogurt face mask due to its excellent anti-aging benefits. Using probiotic substances also significantly improve the skin health and its appearance.
Here is how to make your own probiotic yogurt DIY face mask:
Ingredients you need:
- One cup of Greek yogurt
- Three tablespoons of oats (either powdered or whole oats)
- One tablespoon of honey
How to use it:
- Mix one tablespoon of oats (powdered or whole) in one cup of Greek yogurt and mix thoroughly.
- Add one tablespoon of honey to the mixture.
- Apply this face mask over the face by massaging in circular motions.
- Leave the mask for around 15-20 minutes.
- Wash off the face mask with cold water.
- Repeat this process twice a week for best results.
The best part is that this DIY face mask can be prepared easily, anytime at home and can make your skin look much younger and extremely wonderful.