Certain ingredients found in fresh whole milk could soften, tone, and exfoliate your skin, giving you a soft, silky and clear complexion.
Cleansing: According to Natural-beauty expert Paige Padgett,whole milk can be used as your daily cleanser. "It's gentle, yet effective in removing excess oil and makeup," she says.
Exfoliating: Milk contains lactic acid, a form of alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA), which helps to reduce wrinkles and boost collagen while smoothing the skin. Simply soak a cotton pad in milk, and gently clean your face and down your neck to exfoliate dead cells. "It's a gentle exfoliation," says Padgett. "Not like a fruit acid or enzyme, which can be harsher."
Skin Softening: Add a couple of cups of milk to warm water for a lavish soak. "A milk bath feels decadent and makes skin soft and smooth," says Padgett.
Toning Mask: Padgett recommends using yogurt as a mask to even skin tone, gently exfoliate, and soften skin. Apply a thin layer over your skin, and let sit for five to 10 minutes before rinsing.
Spot Treatment: The lactic acid in milk brightens, rehydrates and exfoliates and also treats breakouts, according to Padgett. Mix milk with flour to create a thin paste, apply it before bedtime, leave it on overnight, and rinse in the morning.
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