Curd for beauty: 5 reasons you SHOULD add homemade Yogurt to your beauty regimen asap

You might be doing everything right - from practising the CTM method, adding all the necessary supplements, vitamins, masks and everything in between to your beauty regimen, but have you ever wondered if you're missing out on something?
Curd is one of the most natural things, made at home and is known to be incredibly healthy for both the skin and hair. Here's why you need to include it in your routine asap to reap its benefits.

Skin
Removes tan
With anti-inflammatory properties, curd has the ability to not only get rid of the tan but also soothe sunburnt skin. To reduce the sunburn, apply raw curd on the burnt area and leave it on for 15 minutes. This will soothe the skin.
To remove tan, mix half a cup of curd with 3-4 spoons of besan and add a touch of lime to it. Apply it on the desired areas and let it dry. Scrub it off with water to get desired results.

Moisturises
An excellent source of moisture, curd helps in boosting moisture on dry skin. Add one spoon of honey to two spoons of curd and apply it on your skin for a soothing effect. Wash off and your skin will instantly feel smoother and hydrated.

Gets rid of acne
Curd is known to fight fungal infections naturally. It also has antibacterial properties to it. Face masks made at home with curd helps in reducing acne considerably. It also soothes the skin, making it less itchy and the acne-prone areas less painful.

Hair
Deep conditions hair
Always wanted silky, soft and shiny hair? Curd is the all-natural and only ingredient that will help you attain this. Apply curd as is on your scalp and hair and let it remain for 30 minutes before washing off. You can also add nourishing ingredients like Aloe Vera gel, coconut oil, etc. for additional benefits.

Fights dandruff
This antifungal agent helps in fighting off dandruff and gets rid of all the flakes on the scalp. It also gives relief to the irritation that is constantly felt when one is struggling with dandruff. Just add the juice of one lemon to half a bowl of curd and apply this to your scalp. Massage it and leave it on till it dries. Wash off with lukewarm water and you will see results almost instantly!

How do you use curd for your skin and hair?

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