YOGURT (curd)

                 Its a dairy product obtained by coagulating milk with an edible acidic substance such as vinegar or lemon juice. The increased acidity causes the milk proteins  to convert into curd. Curd is a

healthy and universally beneficial food. It have better nutritive value than milk. Curd is known for its smoothness and its refreshing taste. 
                                        Its a rich source of vitamin B, calcium and zinc which are best known for skin care.

PROPERTIES :-

• It has a property to clear skin internally and externally and it leaves your skin with glow and smoothness.
• Zinc present in the curd assists to decrease the blemishes as well as to cure the acne problem.
• It also gives soothing and hydrating effect to the skin.
• Its the best moisturizer particularly for dry skin.
• It treat sunburn by reducing the pain.
• Regular application removes dark spots.
• Curd has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
• It is widely used to treat diarrhea and dysentery.
• Act as an appetizer. 

USE OF YOGURT IN DIFFERENT MASKS :-

1) FOR FAIRNESS -
  
                      2 tbsp curd

                      Pinch of nutmeg (jayaphala) powder
                      1 tbsp gram flour (besan)

• Add all these ingredients in a bowl.
• Mix it thoroughly.
• Apply this mask evenly on your face.
• Leave it for 15 minutes.
• Wet your hands and massage it gently.
• Rinse it with lukewarm water.

2) FOR ACNE -
       
                    2 tbsp curd
                    1/4th tbsp orange powder
                    1/4th tbsp fuller's earth (multani mitti)

• Add all these ingredients in a bowl.
• Mix it thoroughly.
• Apply this mask evenly on your face.
• Leave it for 15 minutes.
• Wet your hands and massage it gently.
• Rinse it with lukewarm water.                   

3) FOR WRINKLE FREE SKIN -

                    2 tbsp curd
                    Small part of kokum fruit paste
                    1 tbsp red lentil (masoor dal) powder                    
                    1/4th tbsp gram flour (besan)

• Add all these ingredients in a bowl.
• Mix it thoroughly.
• Apply this mask evenly on your face.
• Leave it for 15 minutes.
• Rinse it with lukewarm water.     

4) FOR SOFT SKIN -

                   1 tbsp curd

                   5 drops almond oil

                   1/4th tbsp liquorice (mulethi) powder

                   1/4th tbsp gram flour (besan)

• Add all these ingredients in a bowl.
• Mix it thoroughly.
• Apply this mask evenly on your face.
• Leave it for 15 minutes.
• Wet your hands and massage it gently.
• Rinse it with lukewarm water.