Skinager

Yogurt is a product that contains calcium and protein, which improves digestive functions of organism and prevents it against yeast infections. In addition, yogurt is also a product that has soothing and beautifying effects on the skin. It is not an accident that yogurt was a basis of skin care in Greece for hundreds of years. Nowadays, several companies take advantage of yogurt’s effects by means of its both external and internal application.

Externally, enzymes and lactic acid in yogurt help to sooth and hydrate the skin leaving it soft and smooth. The cleansing effects of yogurt due to improving of digestion are also applied to the skin. Yogurt is used also as a sunburn remedy that soothes the pain and removes redness. Applied to the scalp, it can remove itchiness and dandruff.  Combined with honey and lemon juice, yogurt creates a moisturizing and exfoliating mask, which softens and relaxes the skin of face and neck.

In cosmetic industry, yogurt base products provide instant relief from sunburn, soothing and hydrating the skin. The yogurt base products combine full-fat, Greek yogurt with vitamin E, olive oil concentrates, and macadamia nuts to hydrate the skin and provide antioxidants protection. These products restore elasticity. In combination with nourishing ingredients, such as Sunflower, Avocado and Almond oil, these products sooth the skin.

Yogurt products are appropriate for all skin types.

Eating yogurt is helpful for the skin as well. A French company, Groupe Danone, combines yogurt with borage oil, vitamin E, and green tea. Such yogurt nourishes the skin from the inside.