4 reasons to apply milk to your skin

Portia Arthur

September 5, 2017 9:05 AM

Milk hydrates and replenishes the skin, leaving it glowing and radiant.

Why go in for those expensive spa products when you've got milk in the house? Milk applications and baths have been around for centuries for all the good reasons: It hydrates and replenishes the skin, leaving it glowing and radiant. So skip that synthetic beauty product and let's get beautifying!

Pulse.com.gh brings to you four benefits of milk to the skin.

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1. Used to shrink your skin pores

Milk application to the skin is the best to shrink or close your skin pores. If you're looking to shrink your pores, get sour with sour cream or buttermilk.

You only need do is apply a thin layer to your skin and let it soak in for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse it off with warm water and rinse it well you don't want to be smelling like a sourpuss in the morning.

2. Used to darken patches

Just as lemon juice is said to lighten skin, the lactic acid in milk is said to work in a similar way. If you have dark patches on your skin, take a cotton ball, soak it in milk, and apply it to the desired area. Allow it to dry overnight and then wash it off in the morning, with time the patches lighten.

3. Purifying mask

For a smooth and refreshed skin, you can mix a couple of tablespoons of milk with a tablespoon or two of honey, lemon juice, baking soda, or all three.

Break open a vitamin E tablet for additional purifying power. Your skin needs them as much as your body does! Apply it to your face (or whatever area you choose) and let it stiffen. The process should take about 10 to 15 minutes. Then rinse off with some warm water.

4.Use it as a toner

If you're not scared of the idea of soaking your face in a layer of milk overnight, just use it as a toner.

Apply milk to your face with a saturated cotton ball, leave it on for at least 15 minutes, and rinse well. With repeated use, it can bring out your skin's natural glow with much brightness.

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Portia Arthur