Do you know that raw milk has various healing benefits on your skin health and is used widely in beauty products for healthy and glowing skin? As a rich source of calcium, protein and antioxidants, Milk has been used in skincare for generations now, for both the face and body.
In the earlier days, milk baths were one of the most sought-after skincare rituals and were regarded as the best skin treatment for youthful and nourished skin In recent times, milk baths have been replaced by skincare that harnesses the powerful anti-ageing and nourishing properties of milk. As an ingredient, Milk is highly versatile and given its natural origin, it makes for an ideal choice for rebalancing the skin’s natural microbiome. It not only helps in maintaining the health of your skin but also has the ideal pH level best suited for the facial skin. This is one of the reasons why most international skin care & personal care brands use milk as one of the ingredients in their products.
A distinguished and respectable name in the field of Cosmetic Dermatology and skincare expert at NIVEA India, Dr. Jaishree Sharad shares some of the key benefits of milk in skincare or personal care products.
HOLY GRAIL OF MOISTURISATION:
If you’re looking for baby-soft-skin, milk is what you need to look for in your personal care and skincare products. Rich in lactic acid, Vitamin B6, and biotin, the lactic acid helps moisturize and nourish the skin while biotin revitalizes cracked, weathered skin and Vitamin B6 keeps skin moisturized and healthy, aiding in new skin cell formation. Hence, Milk-based products have an incredible potential to nourish deeper skin layers and provide conditioning and moisturization effects from the inside out.
IMPROVES SKIN IMMUNITY:
It has been scientifically proven that products derived from milk, like lactic acids and milk peptides, truly benefit the skin. Peptides derived from milk play a crucial role in protecting the skin’s natural microbiome and keeping it in balance. They help in strengthening the skin’s immune responses to stress-causing external influences like pollution and the changing weather conditions resulting in a more balanced skin that naturally feels healthier, stronger and more in tune with its natural state of being.
NATURAL EXFOLIATOR:
Milk has B vitamins, AHAs and calcium. It works as a natural exfoliant which helps clean, moisturize and generally comfort the skin – and is brilliant for even the most sensitive or irritated skin types. A milk-based product when activated with water helps gently exfoliate the skin without disrupting the skin barrier and helps get rid of dulling dead skin cells while maintaining proper pH balance.
SUITABLE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES:
Just like milk works as a natural & gentle exfoliator for sensitive skin, it’s suitable and effective on all other skin types as well due to the presence of potent antioxidants. Milk when combined with the anti-inflammatory properties of Turmeric, gently cleanses the skin while reducing acne-causing bacteria. And for dry skin, Milk when coupled with honey can work wonders by providing moisturisation and nourishment for healthier and glowing skin.
ANTI-AGEING:
Milk is high in antioxidants which in return help defend the skin from free radical damage and offers anti-ageing benefits to soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The abundance of Vitamin D present in whole milk promotes skin elasticity and boosts collagen production, all while protecting your skin from free radicals caused by pollution which can cause premature signs of aging. So the next time you’re looking for an effective and natural product which is a multi-tasker, keep an eye out for milk as the core ingredient.
