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Milk was doing a body good long before it appeared on the upper lip of any health-conscious celebrity. When applied topically, milk calms irritation (it’s a natural anti-inflammatory), gently exfoliates (thanks to lactic acid), and moisturizes new skin (the fat content increases water retention). All types of milk—cow, soy, goat—have similar benefits, but whole milk is preferable to skim for beauty treatments because it contains more hydrating fat proteins. Here’s how to use it:
For reducing irritation and redness: Fill a bowl with whole milk and ice, soaking a washcloth in the mixture, and then applying the cloth to the skin until the compress is no longer cold. Repeat three times and then allow skin to air dry.
For moisturizing dry or sun-damaged skin: Cleo Londono, director and lead esthetician at Metamorphosis Day Spa in New York City, suggests freezing buttermilk in ice cube trays and then rubbing the cubes on your face.
For creating a full-body soak on the cheap: Pick up a box of powdered whole milk, add enough to a bath to make the water a milky white, and soak your skin soft.
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