Updated October 22nd, 2019 at 11:03 IST

Top benefits of raw milk for clean and glowing skin naturally

Milk has various health benefits like strengthening the bones. However, it also has several skin benefits that help in getting clear skin naturally. Read more.

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Milk is one of those magical liquids that has plenty of health benefits. It is an essential dietary supplement that makes bones stronger and plays a vital role in the physical and mental growth. Raw milk also helps in providing clear and glowing skin. Here are few amazing benefits of raw milk for glowing skin.

Raw milk as skin toner

Raw milk has moisturising properties. Therefore, it can be used as a toner for all types of skin, especially for oily skin. Often it is advised not to use boiled milk because it may have side effects on your skin. Raw milk helps in adding firmness to worn and torn facial tissues. Also, it increases the elasticity of facial tissues. You can even make a face mask for skin toning with raw milk. Add few drops of lemon juice to raw milk and mix well. Apply on the face and neck and leave it for 15 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water and tap it dry.

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Raw milk as a moisturiser

Raw milk helps in nourishing the skin deeply and offers conditioning and moisturisation from inside. It can be used as a moisturiser after cleansing the skin. It can even be used to prevent winter dryness. Natural raw milk face masks can be used for a well-toned and moisturised skin for all seasons. Add 2/3rd tbsp. of gram flour to raw milk and mix well. Add a few drops of honey and rose water and make a paste out of it. Apply it on the face and leave it for 10 minutes. Wash off using lukewarm water.

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Skin cleanser

Raw milk has a variety of benefits and it is surprising to see a single product is used for several different benefits like a good toner, moisturiser as well as a cleanser. Raw milk helps in cleansing the skin with deeply cleansing the pores of excessive oil, sebum, dirt, and blackheads. Grind moong beans in a mixer and add raw milk. Mix it well to make a paste. Apply the mixture on the face and leave it for 10 minutes. Massage in a circular motion and rinse off.

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De-tanning agent

Raw milk is an amazing de-tanning agent. It can be used with tomato juice for an effective de-tan face pack. Tomato has high de-tan properties and when mixed with raw milk helps in removing the tan naturally.

Anti-acne agent

Raw milk helps in fighting acne naturally. It helps in removing excess oil from the facial pores. Also, it helps in preventing skin dryness. The skin is neither too oily nor too dry after using raw milk on the face. Hence, the issue of oiliness and dryness is resolved. Add 2/3rd tbsp. of fuller’s earth and add raw milk to make a thick paste. Add rose water to the same for dry skin. This will help you get rid of acne naturally.

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Disclaimer: The following information has been taken from various medical journals and websites. It is advised to do a patch test, before trying any of the remedial face masks.

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Published October 22nd, 2019 at 07:27 IST