If you’re an Indian, you’ve probably heard about the numerous health benefits of drinking buttermilk after a meal. A tall glass of buttermilk is a staple in most households, as it aids digestion and improves metabolism. But did you realise that this refreshing beverage also has a number of cosmetic advantages?
Buttermilk, a prominent beauty component in ancient India, has long been known to provide relief from a variety of common skin ailments. This very nutritious drink is a quick and simple solution to many pressing beauty-related concerns, from acne and acne scars to premature ageing.
Buttermilk or chaas is refreshing and tasty to drink in Summer and also has many benefits for the skin that you should be aware of. Here are some reasons as to why you should sip on some buttermilk guilt free –
1. Gets your Glowing Skin
Glowing skin refers to skin which is cleansed deeply and has a natural lustre of its own regardless of the skin tone. As far as buttermilk is concerned, it is rich in lactic acid and a natural pro-biotic too. Lactic acid is found in most of the beauty products in the market. Chaas is astringent in nature and high in acidic property.
2. Buttermilk for Acne Scars
Spots and other blemishes are controllable and get diminished overtime with regular use of buttermilk because of the astringent properties of its lactic acid content. Its one of my favourite uses of chaas for face.
3. Deep Cleanses your Skin
Buttermilk works as an excellent cleanser for skin. It is used to cleanse and nourish skin deeply/intensely. Its lactic acid content drives out all the dirt, dust, grime and muck embedded in the innermost pores of your skin.
4. Pimple Eliminator
Pesky pimples are a thing of the past if you have this wonder ingredient in your refrigerator. For the treatment of pimples, concoct a mixture of buttermilk as well as gram flour (called Besan or chickpea flour) on your face and neck.
5. Brighten Skin Tone
Loaded with milk proteins and lactic acid , buttermilk helps to rejuvenate dead skin cells, brighten skin tone and gives a smooth texture to your skin.
6. Buttermilk as a Sunscreen
No matter how much you slather on the sunscreen, the harsh sun rays find their way to sabotage your skin anyway. If you stayed out in the sun without the sunscreen for too long and now you face looks like a beaten-up baboon, then you can try buttermilk for your rescue. You can soak your skin in buttermilk and get instant relief from the burning sensation. You can also use buttermilk as a precautionary method to avoid sunburn.