Despite being culinary ingredients, a cornstarch and milk facewash can do wonders to your skin! Keep reading to know more.
Cornstarch Benefits
Cornstarch is obtained by grinding the endosperm of the corn kernel into a fine white powder. It is gluten-free and has industrial, household, and cosmetic uses apart from its culinary uses. You can combine it with other common kitchen ingredients to treat several skin problems and boost skin and hair health.
Cornstarch has minerals and amino acids which boost skin health and brighten your complexion. It contains vitamin A that helps lighten dark spots and aids skin firming. The calcium and iron content aids skin cell renewal. It is beneficial if you have oily skin, as it absorbs excess oil from your face. Cornstarch is an excellent facial cleanser and leaves your skin looking fresh, soft, and smooth.
The protein content in cornstarch boosts collagen production in your skin, increasing skin elasticity and making you look younger. Cornstarch contains antioxidants that fight skin damage due to free radicals and thus, prevent wrinkle formation. It also contains vitamin C, which hastens wound healing and reduces scar formation.
Cornstarch effectively soothes skin irritations such as rashes and itching caused by sunburn, insect bites, or allergies. It is rich in tannins which have anti-inflammatory properties that are beneficial in treating acne and boils. Cornstarch’s moisture-absorbing properties make it effective as a deodorant
and as a drying powder to prevent diaper rash and athlete’s foot. If you dust the kitchen ingredient on oily skin it will soak the excess oil.
Benefits of Milk for Skin
Milk contains lactic acid, which has anti-aging and skin-lightening properties. Milk also helps cleanse your skin from impurities and dead skin cells and stimulates the growth of new skin cells. It soothes skin
inflammation and prevents skin dryness.
Cornstarch and Milk Facewash
The combined natural benefits of milk and cornstarch make your skin smooth, blemish-free, and bright.
Recipes
For Oily Skin
2 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp milk
1 tbsp honey
Method
- Mix all three ingredients to form a thick paste.
- Wash and pat dry your face.
- Apply the paste on your face and neck. Leave it on for about 20 minutes till it dries.
- Wash off with water.
- Repeat once a week to make your skin softer, brighter, and younger. This facewash helps remove suntan, fade dark spots and soothe sunburn.
As both milk and cornstarch contain protein, it will boost collagen production and reduce the signs of aging. Milk and honey lighten and soften the skin to become smooth and bright.
For Firming Facial Skin
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp milk
- An egg white
Whisk all the ingredients together until smooth. Apply the mixture on your clean, dry face and allow it to work for about 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with water.
Precautions
- Do not apply cornstarch on broken skin.
- Do not leave it too long on the face as sweat and cornstarch might cause infections and breakouts.