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DIY Greek Yogurt Mask

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While I was perusing the skin care section on Sephora online, I came across this fun little face mask by Korres.  Sure, I could fork over $45 to buy that tiny jar.  OR, I could make my very own moisturizing face mask at home.

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The great thing about using an ingredient like Greek yogurt is that it’s natural, easy to pick up at the market with your every day groceries, and legitimately good for your skin.  The yogurt contains lactic acid, a gentle exfoliator that will help to clean your pores.  Along with the milk fat in the yogurt, adding honey (a natural humectant) helps to moisturize your skin.  (And if you really want an extra punch of exfoliation, feel free to add a heavy squirt of fresh lemon juice.  The Vitamin C and acids it contains will really slough off the surface of your face, but definitely exclude this addition if your face is sensitive.  It has the potential to burn.) 

DIY Greek Yogurt Mask from www.alyssaandcarla.com

DIY Greek Yogurt Mask
Exfoliate and moisturize with this easy and gentle face mask.
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Ingredients
  1. 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (full fat)
  2. 1 teaspoon honey
  3. optional: one squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Combine yogurt and honey in a small dish (including lemon juice, if desired).
  2. Apply to face with fingertips or a wide brush.
  3. Leave on your face for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove with a warm water and a wet washcloth.
Notes
  1. I learned the brush trick from a facial a few years ago! It feels luxurious, helps to smooth the mask on your face and provides the most even coverage. This brush is an old foundation brush by Benefit, bought in a moment of weakness considering I don't wear foundation. (If you want to try this application technique, I found this inexpensive option with a similar shape!)
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After using this yogurt mask my face feels smooth and soft with a light, pleasant fragrance.  Bonus- you can eat the leftovers! 

DIY Greek Yogurt Mask from www.alyssaandcarla.com

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    • Hi Mirjam! I haven’t left it overnight because I’m certain it would start to smell since it’s dairy and I’m not sure there is any additional benefit. I admit that I’m not sure if there’s a reason not to leave overnight!

    • Hi Ashley! I’ve never tried to store any leftovers, so I’m not quite sure! My instinct is that yogurt can be tricky with any other liquid ingredients mixed in, so I probably would steer clear.

    • Hi Thuy! I’m not sure as I don’t use the mask for this, but I wouldn’t think it would whiten at all. Thanks for asking!

  7. would it make a difference if you use raw honey, or will you get the same results just using any brand of honey?

    • I have used both and haven’t noticed any difference! I’d recommend using whichever type you prefer. 🙂

  8. Since the mask is to moisturize your face, would there be any need to put anything else on your face after washing it off?

    • Hi Barb! I feel like this would depend on your own skin, but I like to follow up with moisturizer after all my masks just to keep everything extra hydrated. I find that moisturizing right after keeps the hydration in- I use a face oil!