This National Milk Day, find out how milk can guide you to glowing skin and better health!
National Milk Day is being celebrated all across the country on November 26th, 2024. Remembering the birth of Dr. Verghese Kurien, the visionary behind India’s White Revolution, the day also emphasises the crucial role of milk in nutrition and raises awareness about its health benefits. With the wedding season in full bloom, brides have been prepping their skin and body to get that bridal glow and health that will make them look as radiant as ever during their wedding festivities.
Thus, on the occasion of National Milk Day, our team at Wedding Affair has created a guide to help you include the power and potency of milk in your skincare and healthcare.
Milky Ways to Glowing Skin
From milk baths to milk spot treatments, people have been utilising the cosmetic and therapeutic power of milk for ages. Constituting two rejuvenating ingredients, lactic acid and vitamin D, milk works wonders for the skin that many are not even aware of. While lactic acid works as a gentle, mild exfoliator on the skin removing the upper dead layer and letting the skin shine, vitamin D is great for healthy skin.
While dairy-based milk is advisable to be used, its non-dairy variants such as almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk and oat milk are also highly effective. These are some ways you can incorporate milk into your pre-wedding prep.
Hair Growth: For brides dealing with thin eyelashes and eyebrows, milk comes as a saving grace. Gently massage your eyebrows and brush your eyelashes with raw milk for 15 minutes every day and see the magic happen yourself!
Exfoliator: There’s a reason why Cleopatra used to take milk baths. Adding some milk to warm water helps exfoliate and nourish your skin at the same time. While the lactic acid works on removing the dead skin, the fats and proteins moisturize and nourish the skin. Another age-old way of using milk as an exfoliator is by adding it to the ubtan you use to exfoliate your skin. Add a spoonful of milk to a paste of turmeric, chickpea powder and rosewater and apply it all over your body. After it dries, rub it off and cherish the newly exfoliated soft skin of yours.
Suggested Product: Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant
Toner: Add half a cup of milk to a cup of coconut water to make a toner that will leave your skin glistening and plump. Add the toner to your skincare routine and fall in love with your radiant skin.
Suggested Product: Rhode Glazing Milk
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Milky Ways to Better Health
Winter weddings have begun and so have the demand for healthy dishes that also taste yum! Brides should begin having season-friendly dishes that are good for health and enrich the body with the nutrients and energy it requires. On the occasion of National Milk Day, check out these healthy and delicious recipes that can give your body the energy it needs to be on track with all the wedding planning.
Golden Milk: The ancient recipe of turmeric milk is a classic for a reason. To your dairy or vegan milk, add a teaspoon of turmeric and a tablespoon of sugar. Let it boil and enjoy the immunity and bright skin hidden in its delicious sips.
Banana and Chia Pudding: Combine almond or whole milk, overnight soaked chia seeds, yogurt, maple syrup/honey and some vanilla to create this layered pudding which can be eaten as a healthy breakfast filled with all the nutrients you need for a day filled with crazy wedding prep.
Milk: The traditional way of having milk once every morning and night is highly nutritious for your bone and muscle health. Inculcate this into your daily routine and enhance your daily productivity over time.
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This National Milk Day indulge in the deliciousness of milk and let it work its magic on your skin and health.
