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When applied topically or eaten, yogurt can provide a wealth of benefits for your health and complexion.
Aside from being comprised of lactic acid, which “in a mask, yogurt can deliver enough lactic acid to actually treat certain skin conditions,” says the news source CNN.
Thanks to the lactic acid in yogurt, when applied as a mask, this dairy edible can exfoliate skin and smooth fine lines.
“The lactic acid, a natural alpha hydroxy acid, in the yogurt helps smooth and exfoliate skin. Make sure to use a thick kind with active cultures for the ultimate beauty benefits. Strain the mixture if it’s too runny,” says Organic Authority.
Many officials recommend using plain or unflavored yogurt for the best results.
Types of yogurt such as Keefer and Greek contain high amounts of probiotics, which are said to help promote healthy levels of bacteria. This combined with yogurt’s anti-inflammatory properties is said to provide some relief for mild forms of acne.
Yogurt is also said to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and possibly prevent signs of aging, say certain sources.
“The lactic acid in yogurt will help dissolve dead skin and tighten pores.
Add a tablespoon of olive oil to three to four tablespoons of yogurt. Apply the mixture to your face for about 30 minutes, three times a week,” suggests Organic Authority.
Yogurt is said to also even skin tone, especially when added with another cicatrisant like lavender, grapefruit or lemon juice. Mixing yogurt with fresh lemon or lime juice and using as a facial mask three times per-week can provide optimal benefits, say sources at Organic Authority.
The lactic acid in yogurt is also said to prevent premature aging.
“Yogurt is a good source of lactic acid – highly valuable acid that revitalize skin, provides smoothness to the skin and controls aging too. It’s an all-around beauty multi-tasker that fights acne and pimples, restricts premature aging, relieves sunburn, reduces discoloration and keeps your skin glowing and youthful. Yogurt for skin has been used since ancient times,” write the site Natural Beauty Tips.
Yogurt can be used either topically or as a dietary alternative for treating some mild forms of diaper rash.
According to the site Live Strong, the yogurt must contain something called an acidophiles culture in order for this option to be effective.
Indigestion can cause discomfort and pain in your stomach. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, things like ginger and peppermint tea, as well as probiotics, like the ones found in yogurt, can also ease the onset of indigestion.
“Probiotics are products containing the helpful bacteria (usually Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium) that normally inhabit the human digestive tract,” says Dr. Weil. “Most of these “friendly” bacteria occur naturally in cultured milk products, such as yogurt with active cultures or acidophilus milk.”
According to a recent study, reports the site Best Health, yogurt has been shown to improve symptoms of halitosis, otherwise known as bad breath, in several patients that were observed.
“A serving of unsweetened yogurt can also help. A small Japanese study found that volunteers with halitosis who ate yogurt twice a day had reduced levels of hydrogen sulfide, a compound that can cause bad breath.”
Best Health Mag also reports that the vitamin D levels in plain yogurt may benefit your teeth.
“Canadian dairy products are fortified with vitamin D. Research has shown that both vitamin D and calcium may benefit oral health,” the site reports.
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