Yogurt for Skin | Powerful Nutrients in Yogurt for Glowing Skin

Yogurt for Skin | Powerful Nutrients in Yogurt for Glowing Skin | Skin Care Recipes with Yogurt
Yogurt is a delicious vitamin-packed food that is great for breakfast and can also be eaten as a healthy snack. But did you know that yogurt also has great benefits for your skin when applied topically?
Yogurt has been used on skin for beauty benefits since ancient times. In India, using yogurt for skin is still valued as a great way to clear acne and pimples. Even Cleopatra from ancient Egypt was famous for her daily sour milk baths that kept her skin glowing and youthful.
In this article, we are going to explore yogurt's benefits for skin, the powerful nutrients responsible for these benefits, and easy homemade recipes that use yogurt for healthy, glowing skin.
Nutrients in Yogurt

Yogurt contains many powerful nutrients, but here we will focus on the nutrients responsible for rejuvenating and promoting healthy skin. Here are the top four nutrients that make yogurt so healthy for skin:
Zinc
Every 100 g of plain yogurt includes 1 mg of zinc, which:
- Contains anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce red swellings caused by acne or rashes.
- Is a mild astringent, which means it can help tighten tissues.
- Is necessary for cell reproduction and growth of tissues.
- Alleviates acne and pimples.
- Helps regulate oil production in the sebaceous glands, thereby preventing oily skin and frequent acne breakouts.
Lactic Acid
Lactic acid, one of the key ingredients in yogurt, is used in many skin care products. Reasons why it is great for skin include the facts that it:
- Exfoliates and moisturizes dry skin to make it smooth.
- Helps prevent wrinkles and reduce the appearance of already-existing wrinkles.
Calcium
Much of the epidermal layer of the skin consists of calcium! Calcium is important for skin because it:
- Contains antioxidants that help prevent and heal dry skin.
- Facilitates skin renewal.
B Vitamins
Yogurt is rich in vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B12, and B5. A serving (one cup) of yogurt contains 20 to 30 percent of the daily recommended value of riboflavin. Here's a look at what B vitamins do:
- Riboflavin keeps skin glowing and hydrated.
- Riboflavin is necessary for cell growth and regeneration.
- Riboflavin protects skin cells from oxidative damage by free radicals.
- Vitamin B5 is responsible for facilitating the manufacture of healthy fats in cells.
Plain Yogurt for Skin

When buying yogurt to use on your skin, make sure to check that your yogurt is the unsweetened (plain) type. Flavoured yogurts may cause irritations and aggravate any existing pimples or rashes. Buy the yogurt that contains fat and live cultures to see true beautiful results. Yogurt cream and Greek yogurt are options that have a thicker consistency, which is not necessary, but can keep your face mask from getting too runny and making a mess.
Once you have bought a yogurt with live cultures, it's easy to use it to make your own batch of yogurt.
Skin Care Recipes with Yogurt, Listed by Benefit
1. Lighter, Brighter Skin
Applying yogurt on your face regularly can lessen the visibility of blemishes and moles, make freckles disappear, and lighten suntanned skin. You don't need a lot of yogurt for a nourishing face mask—one or two teaspoons should do. To add a twist to this mask, add a few drops of lemon or orange juice. These juices are an added bonus because they contain citric acid, which is known for its skin-lightening properties. Make sure you limit yourself to three to five drops of lemon juice—too much citric acid can burn your skin!
2. Smaller Skin Pores
To shrink and tighten large pores on skin, gently spread a teaspoon of plain yogurt on your face. Wait for about 10-15 minutes for the skin to absorb the mask, then rinse the yogurt off with cool water.
Quick Tip: Immediately after removing the face mask, remember to use a moisturizer (if you want to go natural, you can use olive oil). This is because the yogurt mask can leave your skin feeling a bit stiff and tight.
3. Acne-Free Skin
There are many home remedies to get rid of acne—and fast. Yogurt is a key ingredient used in these many remedies, mostly to create nourishing face masks. What makes yogurt so special is that you can reap the skin benefits by either eating it or using direct facial application. Taking yogurt orally works just as efficiently as putting it on your skin. Yogurt is acidic in nature, which helps it destroy the various acne-causing bacteria and germs from within your body.
4. Wrinkle-Free Face
One of the most valued benefits of yogurt for skin is that it has anti-aging properties that help fight off free radicals. Free radicals are dangerous to the skin because they strip oxygen molecules off of skin cells, thereby damaging them. Free radicals also cause fine lines and wrinkles to appear on skin.
Quick Tip: When waiting for the yogurt mask to dry, ensure that you don’t smile, talk, or move your face muscles. You don't want to stretch your skin as the yogurt is making it taut—doing so may actually form wrinkles on your face!
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DIY YOGURT FACE MASKS
- DIY: Homemade Yogurt Face Mask Recipes for Beautiful Skin
Yogurt is packed with nutritional properties which can highly benefit your skin. You can make your own DIY homemade yogurt face mask recipes with ready made kitchen ingredients.
Questions & Answers
Comments
Can i drink home made yogurt drink like blend it with water ad drink it?
very nice post.
Can i use use curd two times a days for blackheads and few scars?
Is using yogurt on face everyday safe? Or should i use it just 3 times a week? Thanks for your answer.
I bought some yogurt, blended plain lowfat 1.5% milkfat. Total fat 5%, sat fat 13% sugar 17g would it still be effective? I am Black American. I want to know exactly what to buy don't want to waste precious time. I will repurchase please respond.
yogurt for skin - what kind of benefits yogurt have?
Hi
Can I use yougurt as an added ingredient in a face moisturizer
How long would it take to see results?
thanks for the tips
thanks for the tips
Woooo good your gut I burned my face with soap and I got scars but when I used this mask now my face looks good and lighter
does coconut yogurt have the same effects? Love the artile
i just read abt yogurt mask and i applied it i used home made yog my daughter daughter is 12 yrs old now days she is having dark complexion can i used this remedy
Hello, I'm a 57 year old man and I just tried the yogurt mask and my face has never felt so good before. I have to admit my dog is looking at me kind of strange but that's ok by me. Thx for the tip.
Hi,can we use citric acid(lemon,potato,orange) daily on skin ?
Hi I have a pigmentation on my face area I use homemade not so thick yogurt it is effective or not plz answer me
hi, i hope you are very good! i have been using fat free yoghurt which is making my skin more black..i want you to sugget which type of yoghurt shoild i used? i feel great if get reply soon
I used plain yogurt as facial mask for 2 days now and the effect is so amazing. my dark spots lightened and my face is smooth and glowing! I found the perfect facial mask !
Hi, I've been using plain yogurt after cleansing my face with ponds cold cream 1 hour every night for two weeks now, and my face became youthful and lighter. But I have these melasma on my face which I have been suffering with for so long now. Would there be a chance for my melasma to fade? Would using ponds cold cream before applying yogurt lessen its effect. Tnx a lot for any advice u could share. God bless
Yogurt is great for natural remedy of dry skin. I'll have to try it with lemon as I read it above giving much better results on skin. Glad for u all posting ur wonderful views!
I'd like to share my experience regarding the concern of Open Pores on Face skin. Recently since a week I started drinking 3 liters of regular water daily and I'm surprised to notice the open pores started shrinking. I feel that if I continue to do so, the open pores will disappear one day. Drinking water is always helpful to maintain good health. My post may be helpful for some.
Hi i have a question??? í started to do the yogurt mask(it's just yogurt and tea tree oil for acne ) í bought a organic plain yogurt but after i remove it my face feels súper greasy ** like í rubed lard on my face** is that normal for a plain yogurt or the yogurt has to much fat in it. What kind of yogurt brand should i use? What kind do you use ? How much fat should the yogurt have? Specially for oily skin people.
Can we use yogurt for skin lightning Without mix lemon drops ?
Nice article
My question is can I was use yogurt as face wash after coming from outside to home to remove dirt from my face instead of using soap or face wash products .
My second question is I have small holes on my face dose using yogurt will help.
Thanks
thnx for this yogurt article! i had been having zits, acne and pimple lately. but now it is becoming lesser and my skin become smoother. i recommend each and everyone of u.
Hi.....thnx for a nice unhurmful remedy...but I'm 14 years.my hands are lighter and my chest is lighter than my face..can I also use the yoghurt?
Thanks for this article. I wish I knew this when I was 16-17 when I started getting acne vulgaris. These have now left scars (pits) on my face.
Hi... My problem is my hands are very dark with patches on , I also went to the doctors but nothing worked.. Can you please advise me something for lightning my skin.. Secondly I keep getting acne on my back which are really big once and it has left a lot of marks on my skin... It would be really great if you can suggest something for my problems... Thank you so much...
Great article! I absolutely hate yogurt for some reason- but now I know what to do with the yogurt in my fridge! :)
Can I substitute apple cider vinegar for lemon jucie
my skin is turn little reddish when goes out ....how to make it it lighter in color
How long I keep yogurt in frez
thank u for giving me a good idea through this article
I'd like to make a recommendation that everyone use greek yogurt. The only difference between Greek and regular yogurt is that Greek yogurt is extensively strained- meaning it will be thicker. The girl in the video in this article was using very runny yogurt- I can get a perfect thick white layer on my face with Greek.
Hi healthmunsta! Thanks for replying to a question I asked about sunscreen, now I understand that we should use physical sunblocks more.
I have 2 questions about the yogurt mask:
Do we massage it into our skin either during application or upon washing off the mask? Or do we just apply then later rinse off. I am always confused if I would get more benefit to massage or better not to.
And can we also apply it to the under eye area? Is it good for that area or will make lines and circles there worse?
Thank you so much!
Live cultured plain yogurt contains an abundance of probiotics and enzymes that help heal our skin. When you find yourself red and sunburned, it can help you recover faster.
I'm 29 years old and I have these really dark brownish spots on the bridge of my nose, my cheeks and above my eye brows and above my lip. I have been trying dark spot correctors and I hVent had much luck. I can't afford make ups to cover the spots. I am desperate to find something that works. Do you think the yogurt mask will help me?
Thanks! I did the mask and my face is glowing :)
Hi! Thanks for this article!
Above you said "You know, it's really funny how people don't mind applying artificial products like sunscreen containing harmful chemicals such as oxybenzone, titianium dioxide, parabens etc twice a day..."
So please please tell me do you think sunscreen is bad for our skin, and if we go out in the sun it is better not to put? Or yes even if it contains those bad chemicals it is still better then having nothing on to protect from the sun? Because I have been wondering about sunscreen a lot since once I read someone said it is bad. Yet I still always use it.
Hi can u please tell me? after using yogurt mask hw to wash my face just with plain water or with face wash??
can I use kojic soap after putting the yogartmask?
by the way, oxygen is the thing that we call free radicals in the context of the human body. too many vitamins can actually have this same effect that oxygen radicals have on the structure of skin, muscle, and other body parts and organs. source: http://www.vivo.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/misc... , previous biochemical research
How can these vitamins possibly be absorbed through the skin let alone bind with the existing structure to benefit in the long term? I do believe that the lactic acid will help with exfoliation, but the vitamins and nutrients? I don't know. I want some sources, especially since you use language that implies incorrect ideas, such as pores being able to shrink and enlarge. They can become bigger by rough handling of the skin, but only their appearance can be altered to make them seem smaller. I do know that topical vitamin C for example can help slow down the reducing of collagen production.
I use clean and clear ,can I use it on my face and use the yogurt after?will I still see results as I need it to remove my make up
Hi this is zoheb I have just started using yogurt lemon mask on face I have lots of open pores and blemish on face I wanted to ask that will this lemon and yogurt face mask clear my pores and blemish it will work or not coz daily late night I m applying this on face for 20 mints so uses of daily basis It will not going to harm my skin it does or not and does this mask will clear my pores or not plz tell me I m really very worried abt pores plz
Hi I did try the yogurt on my face after I clean and leave it on until 10mins. I'm soo astonish the very dark spot on my face right now slowly fading. I'm soo glad you shared this beauty secrets. I have questions can I use the yogurt on dark spot armpits?
Hi I have a horrible pimple mark left on my nose. I was wonderinh would yoghurt help that to fade it away
thank you for very effective tips for face mask. i already tried it.
I have very oily skin as well as some red acne mars, will the yogurt and lemon be helpful on both issues??
Thanks
hhi this is saima I am using steroids cream on my face bcoz I am suffering from bad rashes and pimples I have oily sensitive skin with lots of open pores whiteheads and blackheads plz suggest me how to use yogurt when ever I use moisturizer I get rashes plz help me.
is it useful for sensitive skin also...
I have just started using yogurt and lemon, with honey. It works well, my skin is soft to the touch, but does this work for pigmentation as well. I have used prescription after prescription, from dermatosis, and they did seem to help. Tell me, would this yogurt mixture work over time? If not who home remedy would you recommend. Please respond.
Hi.. i want to ask you if after using yogurt can I wash it with face wash or not?
And how often can i use yogurt face mask? Thank you!
Plz tell me after using this face pack can we apply sunblock? And i am 20 now can i use this pack daily?
Hi! I bought a tub of plain greek yogurt for the mask but the expiry date is 10 days later and I could not finish. I only used about 1/4 of the whole tub. Is it okay to continue using after the expiry date past or should I get a new tub?
inner part of my thighs(between two legs) are darker than other parts of body.can i use that mask or is there any masks as home remedies for daily application?
@tomy- Yogurt has antibacterial properties and is effective to fight acne, so you shouldn't have any problems with this mask unless you are allergic to any of the ingredients. Just mix it with honey and see how it goes. If you don't like the result stop using it.
@sugar- There are many homemade remedies you can try to reduce dark circles. If the circles are inherited is more difficult to eliminate them. Try adding more vitamin C to your diet and drinking more water. Sleep 8 hours, reduce salt intake and use creams containing vitamins E and K. A good concealer can camouflage dark circles very well.
Hi i hav dark areas under my eyes can you tell me plz what i can use during the day and what i can use during the night many thanks
i have mixed skin.i hope to use yogurt and lemon mask.but i have a doubt about pimples because yougurt is oily product.(now i don't have pimpes)can i use thAT mask for my skin..if i can use that mask can i use it daily?plz answer me soon..
I use yogurt in many facial masks. It has great anti aging properties. My favourite mask for the face and neck is mixing natural yogurt with Manuka honey in equal parts. Very effective and simple.
hii... i am 22 yr old and now i am having pimples..i am only using plain yogurt(no lemon ) , when it dry i wash it off and mosturize my face..but i am applying it 2 or 3 times a day..its natural and i can see the result.. i want to sure that am i doing in right way using it 2 to 3 time a day?
Your Article is perhaps the only one which suggests that yogart can be safely applied daily. Can you please confirm it. Moreover how about adding honey and olive oil. Anyway thanks for the great article with best wishes!
I have tried so many facial night creams, I can't recall them all. But for the money, I still love Made from Earth's Olive Night Cream is the best. It goes on smoothly and soaks in quickly. I get told I look younger than my 47 years, and I think good genes and this have helped! I also love the very light fresh scent and so does my husband.
Hi!! Am having acne from the age of 10 ,now am 13 years old and still having acne...:( I want to clear my face as fast as I can...I tried yoghurt ...but I felt like its producing even more acne on my face...:'( because of acne I feel very low..I don't have confidence..anyone plz help me..plz plz plz plz plzzz...
Hi. I came across your article while searching for home remedies for my acne. Ive had acne all of my life and just recently started breaking out badly, don't know why but after trying different home remedies to no avail i decided to use the yogurt mask last night and after I washed it off my skin felt soooo smooth. I could see and feel my pores tight and smooth. This has never happened before. I followed up with hemp seed oil as a moisturizer as i read that that is one of the oils out of many that does not clog pores. When i woke up this morning my skin wasn't oily like it usually is and those pesty pimples have dried out. Again, thank you very much, you're a life saver. I will definitely keep using this.
Hi lovely! No problem use runny yogurt, I also use :-)
thank you sooo much have a wonderful night and happy Valentines Day..
Hi healthmunsta i want to thank you for the awesome advice i was just curious which yogurt would you personally suggest...
Hi... i read your article and its awesome. I have questions though. I normally apply sandalwood on my face, so if i start using the yoghurt face mask, can i stop using the sandalwood mask? Could you please tell me if this is also helpful in removing dark spots, undereye puffiness and dark circles? I'm not supposed to expose myself to sunlight only when ive applied lemon on the face or am i supposed to hide my face even if ive not applied lemon?
hi healthmunsta i want to thank you for the helpful tip i choose to purchase the yogurt which particular one would you suggest??
Hi my face skin is very dull n large spores so can u help me how can remove pls
using runny yogurt will give effect or nt???
Hi,
I'm using sandalwood powder mix with yogurt every night. i will only wash it on the next day. Is it good to leave the mask on the face until the next day?
Thanks.
plz give re fast....
i m w8ing 4 ur ans....
i hve moles in my chin so use of yogurt will remove mole??
After using yogurt then cream then we can use powder or nt?? before going outside coz we r using curd in mrng ...
we can use 3 times in one day ? n i m using homemade yogurt thts rit or nt??
if we use only yogurt without lemon wht effect will give on face?? n using lemon wht effect will cause??
thanx dear thanx a lot...
we can use cream instead of oil or vasline ???
sry i m asking u so mny que bt i wnt to clr all doubt
aswm....thanx a lot bt after using dis why we can't smile n we can't talk ??
i actually used olive oil yougurt and lemon juice
Can you use plain greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt?
I use clean and clear its cleared 95% of my face. That last five percent is destroy my confidence. I have a few stand out pimples. Do I stop using the clean and clear for this or add both.?
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