How long should I apply yogurt on my face before washing it off?

It is okay to use yogurt for skin care, because it can help whiten our skin. At the same time, it can also better cleanse the skin to a certain extent and improve the problem of enlarged pores. However, if you apply yogurt on your face, it is generally only necessary for 15 to 20 minutes. Do not leave it on your face for a long time.

1. You can apply yogurt on your face. People with mixed skin and large pores are advised to pay more attention to cleansing and deep cleanse their pores regularly. Cleansing masks such as mud masks can be used 1-2 times a week, or massage cream can be used for cleansing. Use toner immediately after cleansing. It is recommended that you do not use ice compresses frequently. Too cold or too hot temperatures are actually a kind of irritation to the skin. Pay attention to the temperature yourself and don’t make it too cold. Using icy things on your face for a long time will make your skin sensitive to hot environments in the future. You can choose to use some pore-refining essence according to your actual situation.

2. It is recommended to apply yogurt on the face after cleansing at night, and then apply it for 15-20 minutes. Do not let the yogurt dry completely on the face, and it is not recommended to leave it overnight. It’s okay to apply yogurt that is purely for drinking every day. After all, the substances inside are not as complex as the ready-made facial masks you buy, and they will not cause any dependence. However, if you want to see the effect, you need to persist. After all, it is not a special skin care product, so it is lacking in absorption and targeted efficacy.

3. Yogurt contains lactic acid and some other organic acids such as citric acid and glucuronic acid. Opinions and suggestions: Its diluted solution also has obvious bactericidal and preservative effects. It is known as the "cleanser" of mucous membrane tissue. It has a good bactericidal and healing effect on skin trauma, burns, acne and psoriasis. The vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin E and carotene contained in yogurt can prevent the oxidation and decomposition of unsaturated fatty acids in human cells, maintain the integrity of epithelial cells, help protect the skin and prevent skin keratinization and dryness. The vitamin C contained in yogurt acts as a reducing agent in the human body. It can effectively inhibit the oxidation process of tyrosine during the formation of melanin and reduce the deposition of melanin in the human body.

4. Therefore, long-term consumption of yogurt can make the skin white, tender, elastic and shiny. The inorganic mineral elements such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium contained in yogurt can effectively improve the pH value of blood, reduce the formation of pigmentation spots in the skin, and have a certain effect on dissolving various spots such as chloasma and freckles. The rich content of highly active inorganic mineral trace elements such as zinc and certain derivatives of vitamin A and vitamin E can also help the transformation and excretion of certain toxic substances in the body, reduce the irritation to acne, relieve acne symptoms, and promote healing.