As someone who is lactose intolerant, I have a complicated relationship with dairy products. Though digesting it can cause all sorts of drama/trauma, using it as a beauty aid is something I can’t get enough of, because it’s highly effective and exceptionally affordable.
Lactose is a thorough alpha hydroxy acid that is extremely thorough, but is also non-irritating to skin, unlike Glycolic acid, which has a smaller molecule that can be irritating and even damaging to skin. Lactic acid scavenges desmosomes (glue that hold dead cells together) to slough off skin.And milk fits any budget: you can pick up a box of powdered milk or jugs of it at $.99 only stores.
Here’s how:
Masque
- Mix the powdered form with water to form a paste that you set onto your skin like a mask for 10 – 15 minutes.
Home Spa
- Put a cup or so into a bathtub of water and give yourself a good soak.
- Afterward, rinse off with water so you don’t end up smelling like baby puke.
Whether you masque it or bath in it, you’ll be amazed how smooth your skin feels after.
