It has long been known about the ability of kefir to maintain beauty and he alth. If you regularly drink fermented milk products, you can normalize the functioning of the digestive system and cleanse the intestines. Using kefir in cosmetic masks, you can forget about acne, the skin will be moisturized, young and toned.
Composition and useful properties of kefir face masks
Kefir tidies up the intestinal flora, saves from dysbacteriosis, removes toxins and toxins. Treatment with kefir is quite effective, as this fermented and tasty product is rich in nutrients:
- With the help of vitamin A and carotene, visual acuity increases, skin, hair and nails improve, the aging process of the epidermis slows down.
- Vitamin D improves calcium absorption. Its deficiency can cause brittle bones.
- Vitamin B2 speeds up regeneration.
- Thanks to the presence of vitamin B1, you can say goodbye to inflammation and irritation.
- Vitamin C helps the body to better resist infections and makes the skin firmer again.
- Vitamin C hydrates dry skin and makes it soft.
- Kefir components set the optimal balance of alkali and acids in the cells. Thanks to this, the epidermis is naturally cleansed of fats and pollution, the skin is protected from early aging.
Some application details
There are two ways to use a fermented milk drink:
- Drink (better before bedtime) to streamline the digestive processes.
- Use as mask.
In order for a kefir face mask to bring only benefits, some points must be taken into account. When choosing a dairy product, it is important to study its composition. It is worth looking for another kefir if it contains milk powder, preservatives and chemicals, otherwise an allergic reaction may occur. In addition to masks, kefir can be applied as a day cream, which will perfectly soften the face. Don't forget to check the expiration date of the product.
How to prepare the skin?
Preliminary preparation for the procedure of applying the mask is of no small importance. In addition to the face, it is desirable to process part of the neck. If you follow the rules, then the use of the tool will bring the desired result. In order not to stain the curls, it is better to collect them and pull on the bandage. Before applying kefir, wash with warm water. If the water supply is not equipped with a special filter, then you should dissolve baking soda (1 teaspoon) in a liter of boiling water andwash with the resulting solution.
Skin treatment before mask
If you want the use of the mask to bring a positive effect, it is important to thoroughly cleanse the pores. To do this, you can use a scrub or lotion without alcohol - you need to blot a piece of cotton wool and gently wipe your face and neck. However, avoid areas around the eyes, as these areas require special care.
Intensifying the effect
The effect of the mask is determined by the correctness of its application. During the cosmetic procedure, you should not do any business, it is better to relax - lie down on the couch with your eyes closed. To enhance the results of the mask, it is important not to ignore these tips:
- Before use, clean, so the vitamins will penetrate deeper into the layers of the skin.
- For oily skin, take a non-greasy product. It will regulate the activity of the sebaceous glands, get rid of unhe althy shine and cleanse polluted pores.
- For dry skin, buy a fatty fermented milk drink. It will provide extra nourishment and hydration to the skin.
- Use the finished mask immediately.
Kefir masks for dry skin
Moisturizing mask.
Dry skin needs hydration and nourishment. To do this, you need the following ingredients: 6 large spoons of fatty kefir, 4 large spoons of cottage cheese, a large spoon of honey. Apply for half an hour, then wash with warm water. Let your face dry on its own. Use this mask 3 times in 7days.
To improve complexion.
This mask is very nourishing and transforms the skin. It consists of freshly squeezed carrot juice (1 large spoon is needed), two tablespoons of kefir, a spoonful of cottage cheese and a teaspoon of sunflower oil. Spread the mixture on the face for 14 minutes. For rinsing, a decoction of chamomile is suitable. It is necessary to moisten a napkin in it and “cover” her face with it, remove after a certain number of minutes.
For oily skin
Using a kefir face mask at home, you can solve the problem of oily skin.
Method 1.
Take two large spoons of yogurt, a small spoonful of honey and egg white. Mix the ingredients well and apply for 17 minutes. Wash with cold water.
Method 2 - cleanses and dries the skin, eliminates oily sheen.
This recipe consists of two large spoons of fermented milk drink, a teaspoon of honey, egg white, a teaspoon of rice (wheat, oat, potato) flour and a few drops of lemon juice. Flour can be replaced with a tablespoon of bran from wheat, oatmeal or almonds. Leave on face for 13 minutes, rinse with running water.
Another option.
For this method, which is enough for more than once, you will need: oatmeal, rice or wheat flour - half a glass, and baking soda - half a spoon. Mix this mixture (1 tablespoon) with such a portion of kefir to form a porridge. Apply all this on your face and massage with your fingers for a couple of minutes. The face should be with this composition for 9 minutes, after which it should be washed off with water.
For problem skin
Kefir face mask for acne (eliminates inflammation and prevents the formation of new acne).
You will need: kefir - 3 large spoons, yeast - 3 large spoons, hydrogen peroxide - a teaspoon. Mix and apply on face for 14 minutes. Before washing off the mixture, pull off the resulting film from the face. Use only once every 30 days, because hydrogen peroxide can dry out the skin and cause it to peel.
For blackheads and deep pore cleansing.
You will need the following components: the same proportions of fermented milk product and rice flour. Mix it all up and add a pinch of baking soda. Apply this mass on the face and actively massage the problem areas. Due to the reaction of kefir acid and soda, bubbles of carbon dioxide will form. They will begin to remove dirt from the pores. This method is a wonderful prevention of acne.
Clay and yogurt face mask helps dry problem skin.
Ingredients: kefir - three large spoons, parsley - a couple of brushes, lemon juice - a small spoon, white clay - one large spoon. Finely chop the greens, then combine all the components. Apply the finished mask on the face for 11 minutes, wash with warm water. This method is ideal for drying oily skin. As a result, you will have a matte skin with an even he althy color.
Purifying masks
This type of face masksfrom kefir eliminates dead epidermis and at the same time eliminates black spots. Also, the tool helps to smooth out small skin folds and give elasticity.
Method 1 - face mask with kefir and oatmeal. For what type of skin? For normal and combined.
Required ingredients: fatty kefir - 1 large spoon, oatmeal - 1 large spoon, honey - 1 small spoon, olive oil - 1 small spoon. Grind the oatmeal in a coffee grinder to a flour state. All this is mixed and smeared on the face. Keep no more than 25 minutes, then wash with warm water.
Method 2. For what type of skin? For oily.
Take rye bread (2 pieces), soak it in a fermented milk product. A mushy mass should form. Pour in sunflower oil (1 large spoon) and honey (1 small spoon). Keep on the face for 13 minutes, then rinse with gentle movements. You will get clear, smooth, radiant skin without unhe althy shine.
Mask for narrowing and clearing pores.
Use on oily skin. Initially, make an herbal infusion of chamomile, calendula and sage. Each herb is taken in the amount of one teaspoon. Pour 200 ml of boiling water into these herbs, leave covered for half an hour, then strain. The mask consists of three tablespoons of this decoction and three tablespoons of kefir. And you also need to add wheat flour (you can rice or potato) in the amount of 1 tablespoon. All this is mixed and applied to the face for 14 minutes. Moisten a piece of cotton wool in kefir and remove the mask, at the end wash with water.
Vitamin and tonicmasks
In the summer, you can prepare face masks from kefir and gifts of nature: strawberries, cherries, currants, raspberries and more. They must be ground to a puree state, mixed with kefir and applied to the face for ¼ hours.
To make the skin quickly fresh and toned, you can use a mask of a tablespoon of yogurt, a teaspoon of honey and raw egg white. Mix all components well. To give the mass a density, pour a little almond or oat bran. Before application, it is necessary to clean the skin with kefir. Then smear the mask on the face, avoiding the area around the eyes and mouth. Hold for a quarter of an hour and rinse with water.
For one-time moisturizing and whitening of the skin, you need to make a face mask with starch, kefir and a chicken egg. Take kefir and starch in equal proportions, add egg white, whipped into foam. Leave on face for 11 minutes and wash with water.
Responses
For the most part, reviews of the kefir face mask are positive. Kefir masks are quite popular among the population, both male and female. Those who have tried this wonderful remedy talk about its positive effect on the skin of the face. It becomes refreshed and velvety. Pimples and redness of the skin disappear. Women note that after kefir masks, the face becomes moisturized and elastic, age spots disappear.
The well-known kefir is not only a useful product, but also a universal natural cosmetic product thatcompatible with all skin types and can be used every day. A kefir face mask can perfectly cleanse, whiten and soften the skin. When mixing kefir with other components, you can achieve different cosmetic effects. The main advantage of this tool is that the simplicity and affordability of this method of care suits any type of skin.
