Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Hi All~ I m going to share about how to D.I.Y yogurt mask~
I m not a person who like to eat yogurt, so there is never any yogurt appear in my fridge. Well I started to do this is after Dennis told me about how good is it and I've tried it myself a few times, the result is kinda good so i decided to blog about this ^^
All you need is a plain yogurt, try not to get those yogurt with flavors, why? continue reading and you'll find an article about Yogurt below and you'll get the answer ;)
Actually just plain yogurt is more then enough to get a good result, but after the first time i apply it, i find it too watery for me and the yogurt doesn't seem to stay on my face, it turn out abit messy coz the yogurt is dripping everywhere, and it take sometime to clean it off later on.
So in order to solve this problem, i come out with an idea of adding some pearl powder in it, mix it together so it will become more tense.
All you need is just about 2-3 small spoon of yogurt, trust me its more then enough to cover your face, place it in a small mixing bowl. (go get this mask kit set, i find it very useful~)
get ready your pearl powder, you can get pearl powder at almost every Chinese herbal shop, it cost about RM10 for 1 gram.
and its just this much.. you can mix it all in one shot, or split it into 2 time to save cost ^^
just pour the pearl powder into the mixing bowl..
stir it~ make sure the pearl powder is well mix with the yogurt.. and you are done~!
Yes~ its just that easy, and you can apply it on your face with a brush, remember to cover your neck area too and try not to waste any of the yogurt..
Leave it for 20 - 3o minute, and you will find it slowly dry off and your skin become little bit tighter, this is when your wrinkles saying good bye too you^^ wash it away after that, but if the yogurt smell is not too annoying, leave it over night on your face like what i did, and only wash it off the next day morning~
Well ofcoz, its not necessary to mix with pearl powder, basically any natural good-for-skin material will do, example honey is another good ingredient to use too, cucumber as well, but it take more process and you need to smash the cucumber in order to mix it with yogurt... Drip few drops of lemon juice is even better~!
Caution! Read the "Precaution" paragraph below, wash it away immediately if you find it itchy after applying it. you may not know that you are actually allergic to yogurt or what..
Lastly.. STAY PRETTY and LOVE YOUR SKIN EVERYDAY!!
Oh ya! did i mention that this is suitable for guys too?? hehe..
ABOUT YOGURT
Yogurt is effective at cleansing and disinfecting pores, preventing acne, moisturizing skin and revitalizing its texture.
Types
When selecting your face mask ingredients, choose plain-flavored yogurt. Fruit varieties have too much sugar and other ingredients that are not beneficial to the skin. If your skin tends to be particularly dry, the lipid content in full-fat, or whole yogurt, can provide needed moisture. If your skin is on the oily side, stick with low-fat yogurt.
Benefits
While most people have heard about the benefits of eating yogurt, they may not realize the many benefits it offers their skin. Yogurt's antibacterial properties make it a useful, degerming cleanser, and its lactic-acid content soothes irritation, clarifies the pores and softens the skin. Finally, yogurt is known for its probiotics (live, active cultures), which are helpful in naturally treating skin conditions such as acne and eczema.
Application
Wash your face thoroughly with warm water and a mild cleanser. Pat dry, and apply 1 cup of plain yogurt with your fingers, covering all areas of your face and upper neck. Leave the face mask on for 15 to 20 minutes, then gently wash it away with warm water. Repeat the process daily or weekly.
Precautions
If you are allergic to yogurt, dairy products or alpha and beta hydroxy acids, avoid using yogurt face masks. After application, you may notice a slight tingly feeling. However, if you experience burning or pain of any kind, wash off the mask and consult with your physician before reapplying. These symptoms may indicate an allergy or sensitivity to yogurt's active ingredients or live cultures.
If your skin feels tight after washing off your yogurt mask, apply a noncomedogenic moisturizer to hydrate and protect skin cells.
ABOUT PEARL POWDER
Pearls are believed to have an amazing effect on the skin.
Regarding women’s health and beauty, Chinese empresses discovered this amazing effect when they used pearl powder on their faces 4,000 years ago.
The secret pearl powder formula was passed on from generation to generation by the doctors who treated the women of the emperor's court.
Only in the pearl does a unique combination of natural substances and minerals exist which, when applied topically, keep the skin smooth, soft and supple.
Pearl powder prevents pigmentation by slowing down the development of melanin which controls the color pigments of the skin.
Pearl powder keeps the skin clear and smooth, leaving it with a sheer, radiant glow.
Pearl powder filters the sun's rays, and Chinese experts claim that pearls can correct the damage done to the skin by the sun.
Pearl powder contains 20-22 amino acids, which are the building blocks of every living organism.
Pearl powder contains a natural moisturizer, proteins which renew the skin cells, vitamin B complex and polysaccharides which strengthen the muscles and the metabolism.
2 Comments:
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December 15, 2010 at 4:27 PM
hi i've been using yogurt mask with great result, but i'm interested in using the pearl powder. i never went to a herbal shop before, do you any herbal shop in shopping mall in malaysia like maybe in Sunway? or do they sell it in pharmacies?December 30, 2010 at 5:15 PMI've been to one in One Utama, LG floor near Kenny Rogers :)
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