Raw milk has numerous benefits for skin. It helps soften rough skin, deep cleanse pores, control oil and gently exfoliate. Milk has been used in beauty treatments since ancient times. Cleopatra, the Egyptian princess bathed in milk to attain gorgeously soft skin.
To help your skin look and feel amazing, we have curated these amazing face masks that contain milk as its main ingredient.
Milk and avocado face mask
Avocado and milk make for a super nourishing face mask and are particularly amazing for people with dry and dull skin. Lactic acid in the milk helps break down dead skin cells as well as enables the skin to regenerate quickly. Avocado hydrates the skin, reduces oiliness and makes your skin look super fresh and rejuvenated. The best part about this face mask is that it is suitable for all skin types.
You will need:
1 tablespoon milk
1/4th ripe avocado
How to use:
Step 01: Mash the avocado until it is absolutely lump-free.
Step 02: Add in the milk and mix until it forms a smooth paste.
Step 03: Apply this mixture onto a clean face in gentle circular motions. Leave it on for 15 minutes or until it is dry.
Step 04: Rinse off using warm water.
Milk honey oatmeal face mask
If you are looking for a natural way to exfoliate your skin, then look no more. When milk is mixed together with honey and oatmeal, it helps scrub away dead skin cells without harming your skin. Honey is a gentle exfoliator and moisturiser, while oatmeal has a mild abrasive texture that helps slough off dead cells and excess sebum from pores.
You will need:
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon ground oatmeal
How to use:
Step 01: In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together until they form a thick paste.
Step 02: Apply this mixture on a clean face.
Step 03: Leave it on for 10 minutes and wash off with cold water.
Milk, lemon, turmeric face mask
Coupled with two powerful ingredients for your face, this milk face mask will clear out your acne gradually without leaving any scars. Turmeric is a common kitchen ingredient that has incredible antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. Lemon juice is a natural astringent that helps fight off acne and prevent further breakouts.
You will need:
1 tablespoon milk
A pinch of turmeric
½ teaspoon lemon juice
How to use:
Step 01: In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together until they form a thick paste.
Step 02: Apply this mixture on a clean face.
Step 03: Leave it on for 15 minutes and wait for it to completely dry.
Step 04: Wash it off water and a mild cleanser.
Written by Urvi Dalal on Sep 21, 2019
Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!