Women definitely like all forms of facial care. Prof. Dr. apt. Mangestuti Agil, MS. share tips for using natural ingredients as facial cleansers. Cleansing milk has been popular among Indonesian women for many years. One of the most popular and best-selling products is cucumber cleansing milk which is a combination of milk and cucumber juice. Fresh cucumbers are scientifically proven to be rich in bioactive substances that the skin needs. Meanwhile, milk has the ability to absorb dirt, "relieve" the skin's atmosphere, complete nutrition, and tighten the skin.
In addition to animal milk, the effectiveness of vegetable milk such as soy milk is also good enough to be used as a facial cleanser. Soy milk is proven to be rich in isoflavones which work like the female hormone estrogen, which slows down the aging process of the skin. The calming effect of soy milk is suitable to be tested on sensitive skin types.
In addition to soy milk, cereals such as oatmeal are also clinically proven to be effective in repairing dry skin and maintaining skin's protective strength.
Source: Koran Jawa Pos section "HERBAL" written by Prof. Dr. apt. Mangestuti Agil, MS.
