Body care using milk has become popular thanks to Cleopatra, but not only she took milk baths. Poppea, or the wife of Nero, Queen of England Elizabeth I and Sisi, or the empress of Austria, also liked such care. Not only the baths enjoyed great fame, then the first peeling was created – bread soaked in milkwhich rubbed the skin.
Cosmetics use different types of milk, including cow, goat or sheep. In milk we find proteins that are responsible for the production of elastin, collagen and hyaluronic acid – these substances affect the elasticity and hydration of the skin. This product has fatty acids that can regenerate the epidermis and rebuild the natural protective barrier of the skin. There was also lactic acid, which exfoliates dead skin. It also shows the ability to narrow the pores, and brighten discoloration, among others sunny and antibacterial.
The milk has a pH similar to the pH of the skin, which means that it can be used with sensitive skin. It rarely causes allergies or irritation. In addition, it contains antioxidants capable of fighting free radicals that can accelerate skin aging.
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One of the easiest ways to introduce milk for care is to use it as a tonic. The way is very simple, all you have to do is soak the cotton pad after makeup and wipe the face. We leave the milk for a few minutes (you can feel a gentle removal), then wash with warm water.
This will allow the exfoliation of dead skin and narrowing of the pores. After washing the tonic, apply a moisturizing cream. The first effects should be visible after a week.
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You can also make a moisturizing mask from milk, for this purpose you should prepare 100 ml of cow’s or goat milk and pour two tablespoons of oatmeal. We wait 25-30 minutes, strain the flakes, blend and apply to the face for a quarter of an hour. After this time, you should wash the mask with warm water.
If you want to take a milk bath, just pour two full glasses of milk into the bathtub and relax for half an hour. Such a treatment will smooth the skin – after bathing, rinse the body with clean water.
