5 DIY Yogurt Masks for Every Skin Type

Sometimes the best ingredients for your skin are the easiest to find. Plain, preservative-free yogurt contains lactic acid that gently dissolves dead skin cells, unclogs pores, and evens skin tone. Yogurt is both antifungal and antibacterial, which means it’s a great choice for acne prone skin as well.

A yogurt mask can be as simple as one or two ingredients, and most you probably already have on hand in the kitchen!

Simple One Ingredient Yogurt Mask

• A few tablespoons of plain organic yogurt

Using just plain yogurt with live cultures and no preservatives, apply a thin layer to face and neck and leave on for 15-20 minutes; rinse off with warm water.

Brightening Yogurt Facial Mask

• 2 tablespoons of plain organic yogurt
• 1-2 teaspoons of honey
• Squeeze of lemon juice
• Blueberries

Blend ingredients together until you get a creamy paste, then liberally apply to your face and neck with a brush or your fingers. Leave the mask on for 20 minutes, then wash off with warm water. I recommend this mask be applied at night time since the lemon will make you photosensitive to the sun.

Anti-Aging Berry Yogurt Mask

• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup mixed berries

Combine in a blender and pulse until smooth. Apply to clean skin and leave on for 10-20 minutes before rinsing off.

Yogurt and Cranberry Facial Mask

• A handful of fresh cranberries (7-9 should be plenty)
• 1 teaspoon organic maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon plain organic yogurt

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Apply with fingertips to face and neck and leave on for 15 minutes before washing off with warm water. Follow with moisturizer or serum.

Soothing Yogurt Mask for Sensitive Skin

• 1/3 cup cooked oatmeal
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt

Mix together 1/3 cup cooked oatmeal with 2 tablespoons plain yogurt. Apply with fingertips in a thick layer, leave on for 10 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water.

 

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