Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated : December 9, 2014 3:18 PM IST
We know that warm milk helps get a goodnight's sleep and is a powerful natural remedy to relieve cough and cold. What is unknown to many are the several health and beauty benefits of cold milk. Sipping cold milk can provide instant relief from acidity. Applying cold milk can also immensely improve the texture of your skin. Here are ways you can incorporate cold milk in your daily diet and beauty regime.
For body:
Relieves acidity
Cold milk can provide instant relief from the burning sensation one suffers in acidity. Milk contains lactic acid that normalises acidity in the stomach. Further, high amounts of calcium can prevent acid build-up and absorb excess acid produced, reducing its symptoms.
Have two spoons of isabgol mixed in half a glass of cold milk after meals. It will help nullify excessive acid production and stop the occurrence of acidity. Here are some more home remedies for acidity.
Hydrates your body
Cold milk is packed with electrolytes that can help your body combat dehydration. Drinking a glass of cold milk, twice a day, can prevent your body from getting dehydrated. The best time to drink milk is early in the morning. Never drink milk immediately before retiring to bed as it may lead to digestive issues. Also, avoid drinking cold milk if you are suffering from cold and flu.
Aids in digestion
Cold milk has carminative properties that can be very good for digestion. It also helps in washing down the fat, ghee or oil that normally coats the inner wall of your food pipe. You can also add ginger or pepper to the milk to make it more effective for digestion.
For skin:
Milk contains the right quantity of fat and moisture that can soothe your skin. Below are a few home remedies with cold milk. Also read 7 tips to make dull skin glow.
Natural face cleanser
The lactic acid present in milk can help exfoliate the skin. It can improve circulation and remove the extra oil build-up from the skin.
How to use:
You can also blend two slices of papaya and mix it with cold milk to make a paste. Apply this paste on your face to scrape off dead cells from your skin.
Lightens tan and skin tone
Cold milk imparts a clear tone and texture to the skin. Being rich in vitamin A and other antioxidants, milk can give you healthy, glowing skin. It is very effective in reducing dark spots, pigmentation and freckles.
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Good moisturiser
Cold milk can acts as an excellent moisturiser and can help get rid of dry skin. It also helps in maintaining the pH levels of the skin. Also read how to make natural moisturiser and cleanser for different skin types.
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Soothes sunburns
Cold milk creates a protein film on the skin that can reduce the heat and ease discomfort of a fresh sunburn. Milk also has anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe the burnt skin.
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Natural remedy for cracked heels
Cold milk is loaded with nutrients that can moisturise and soothe the skin of your feet. The lactic acid present in milk can gently slough off the dead skin cells and also promote the growth of new cells. Here is another instant home remedy to banish cracked heels.
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