BENEFITS OF CURD FOR SKIN AND HAIR

 I have been using curd since my school days now I'm a dentist. So I think it's been more than 8 yrs of using curd for my face and hair. 

CURD is something that nourishes your hair and skin. It's a natural product it will never be harmful to any of your skin or hair. It has vitamin B12 which helps in maintaining healthy hair and skin. 

I'm going to share few tips which I follow for healthy hair and skin. 

CURD FOR HAIR : 

1. Promotes hair growth 
2.  Prevents hair fall
3.  Relieves itchy scalp 
4.  Makes hair smooth and silky.

How to use curd for hair? 

Curd can be either applied directly to the scalp and hair or it can also be mixed with other natural products available at home. 

Let's see What all ingredients we can mix with curd!

1.Aloe vera gel 

2.Boiled rice or rice water 

3.coconut milk 

4. Egg white 

1.CURD AND ALOE VERA GEL : 

Curd helps in nourishing your hair and aloe vera helps prevent itchy scalp so does the curd also. 

• If you want smooth and silky hair. 
• Take the required amount of curd according to your hair length. 
• Take 1/4th the amount of aloe vera gel for the curd you have. 
• Mix it apply this on your scalp and till the hair end. 
• Cover with a shower cap for warmth
• Leave it for 30 mins 
• Rinse your hair with shampoo.

2. CURD AND BOILED RICE: 

https://timesofjeny.blogspot.com/2021/06/what-boiled-rice-can-be-used-as-hair.html?m=1

This is my previous blog about boiled rice for hair growth, if you want kindly check this also. 

• Boiled rice helps in hair growth and also it will make your hair smooth and shiny after 1 use. 
• Take the required amount of boiled rice with rice water 
• And add curd, make it a like a paste (literally curd rice without salt ) .
• Apply this on your hair , cover it with a shower cap
• Leave for 30 mins 
• Then rinse your hair 

3.CURD AND COCONUT MILK : 

Coconut milk is used as a natural hair straightener. 

Consistent use of coconut milk on hair will help in hair growth and also it acts as a hair conditioner. So curd and coconut milk together will help in promoting hair growth, silky hair and prevents hair loss. 

• Take 1 cup of pure coconut milk mix only 2 tablespoons of curd
• Apply this on your hair, cover your hair with a shower cap. 
• Leave on for 30 mins 
• Now you can rinse your hair. 

4. CURD AND EGG WHITE : 

The egg has protein in it, it prevents hair fall, removes excess hair from the scalp, prevents dandruff and of all strengthens the hair. 

• Take 1 egg, separate the egg white from the yolk 
• Beat the egg white nicely now add 3 tablespoons of curd 
• Apply this mix on your hair thoroughly, cover it with a shower cap 
• Rinse your hair after 30 mins. 

CURD FOR SKIN : 

Curd has proven to improve skin complexion, reduces acne skin, moisturize and nourishes dry skin. 

For oily skin curd is not recommended because it makes your skin more oily. 

 1.CURD AS A CLEANSER 

2.CURD AND ALOE VERA GEL 

3.CURD AND TURMERIC 

4. CURD AND COFFEE

1. CURD AS A CLEANSER

Once you return home from work or anywhere. 

• Take a cotton pad 
• Dip the cotton pad in curd 
• Now wipe your face thoroughly to remove all your dirt. 

This will help you in reducing suntan

2. CURD AND ALOE VERA GEL

It is a simple face mask that can be used for dry and combination skin. 

• Take 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel and add 2 spoons of curd 
• Apply this to your face and neck 
• Leave on for 15 mins 
• Wash your face 

This will help in moisturizing and gives glow to your skin 

3.CURD AND TURMERIC : 

Wild turmeric is rich in anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. 

This face pack can be used for all skin types 

• Take only half a teaspoon of turmeric powder mix it with 2 spoons of curd. 
• Apply this paste on your face and neck 
• Leave for 15- 20 mins 
• Wash your face. 

This will help in depigmentation and reduces acne marks. 

4. CURD AND COFFEE :

Coffee has antioxidants that help prevent skin ageing and gives a youthful look.

• Take 1 tablespoon of coffee powder mix with 2 tablespoons  of curd. 
• Apply this and leave on for 20 mins 
• Wash your face 

This will give a natural glow to your face. 

These are the health benefits of curd on your hair and skin. Try this and hope it is useful for you .