How to Exfoliate the Face With Milk

Milk is not only great for cereal but can also be part of your skincare regimen.

You can make a variety of facial products at home using ingredients found in your cupboard and refrigerator. Milk, especially, makes a great exfoliant due to its high lactic acid content. You can blend it with many other ingredients to make either a scrub or mask with a gentle exfoliating action. If you have sensitive skin, rub a small amount of milk on a concealed area of your body to test for a skin reaction before applying it all over your face.

Things You'll Need

• Plain yogurt
• Milk
• Oatmeal
• Coarse salt
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Small bowl
• Spoon
• Wash cloth
• Cotton balls

Instructions

Milk Wash

1. Pour a small amount of milk into a shallow bowl and allow it to come to room temperature.

2. Dip a cotton ball in the milk and wipe it all over your face.

3. Allow the milk to dry and then remove the milk with a wash rag soaked in warm water. Pat dry.

Milk, Oatmeal and Salt Facial Scrub

1. Blend 1/3 cup of milk with 3 tablespoons of coarse salt and 3 tablespoons of oatmeal in a small bowl.

2. Scrub your face and your neck with the mixture for 30 seconds.

3. Rinse your face with warm water and pat dry with a clean towel. Follow with your daily moisturizer.

Milk and Yogurt Face Mask

1. Combine 1/4 cup milk and 1/2 cup yogurt in a small bowl.

2. Spread the mixture over your face and neck, avoiding the eye area.

3. Allow the combination to rest on your face for five minutes.

4. Remove the mask with a damp wash cloth and rinse thoroughly. Pat dry and follow with your daily moisturizer.

Tips & Warnings

• The lactic acid in milk can burn your skin if you leave it on too long or if you have sensitive skin.

• Do not use a milk mask if you are severely allergic to milk.

References

• All I Can: Easy Exfoliating on a Budget
• Food Fun and Facts: How to Make a Milk Mask Facial
• Ask an Esthetician: Raiding the Pantry- Making Your own Beauty Products; 2011