Kefir face mask
It is impossible to imagine facial treatment at home without a kefir mask - an affordable and effective means. Many women love this sour-milk drink as a storehouse of useful substances and do not realize that kefir can be used as a cosmetic product as part of a washable mask.
If the intake of kefir inside is not shown to all women (due to allergy to milk protein), its use on the skin surface is unlimited - kefir has no contraindications and does not cause allergies, provided that there are no other potential allergens in the home mask.
Features
Masks based on fermented milk products have proven to be excellent assistants for dry and oily skin, age-related and problem epidermis. Home care can be based on a mask of classic kefir of varying degrees of fat, as well as from yogurt, ryazhenka, yogurt or whey. In order to get the whey, it is necessary to heat the kefir in a water bath and separate the protein - it will start rolling up when a higher temperature is reached.
The resulting liquid serum can be used as a base for various masks.
It's amazing how versatile and at the same time unique product is kefir:
- Kefir mask is suitable for the care of any type of epidermis: dry, fat, combined and normal, mature and sensitive;
- To care for dry and sensitive skin, choose high-fat kefir or replace it with ryazhenka 4% fat yogurt;
- To create a homemade mask is not necessary to take fresh kefir - sour milk product will do;
- Mask based on this product has no contraindications.if kefir is used in pure form. When choosing additional components, it is worth considering their intolerance and the presence of allergies;
- Kefir mask is inexpensive and does not take much time to prepare it;
- You can use it every day., at the same time pure kefir does not need to be washed off - leave it on the skin for the whole night, and you will see how your pores have shrunk;
- The composition of kefir composition has lactobacilli for youthful skin and high-quality cleansing of pores, protein to restore the skin, acids to normalize the work of cells, vitamins B, C and E for metabolic processes and cell regeneration.
What is useful
Kefir is a fermented milk drink rich in milk protein, low in acid and a complex of beneficial bacteria. As part of homemade masks, this product allows:
- Carefully clean the surface of the face without injuring the epidermisthat is especially important for dry and sensitive dermis;
- Good moisturize the skin due to lactic acid and bacterial complex;
- Normalize the lipid-alkaline balance of the epidermis due to lactobacilli: kefir does not violate and restores the natural pH balance of the skin, which is especially important after washing;
- Lactobacilli in its composition eliminate bacteria from the surface of the dermis and pores, increase the protective function and cleanse the skin from sebum, dust;
- Amino acids in the composition of kefir soothe and moisturize the epidermisthey are necessary for the care of mature skin, because they can neutralize the formation of free radicals;
- Kefir components have bleaching properties, therefore, the product will be relevant for problem skin with post-acne or age pigmentation. Sour-milk drink masks even out the overall tone of the face and are used to lighten the skin;
- Kefir is especially useful for oily skin. since the component acts as an antiseptic and cleans the surface of the face well, it normalizes the lipid balance of the skin by regulating the pH level;
- Kefir perfectly fights fading skin. due to the content of biotin in it - a component that tightens the dermis and makes it velvety, amino acids that enhance the regeneration of collagen and elastin;
- In the composition of kefir is an essential vitamin C - An antioxidant and protective component for the skin. Citric acid in combination with vitamin E have a lifting effect; they fight pigmentation, posture, inflammations and uneven face texture.
Home Cooking Recipes
Kefir-based masks have several proven formulations aimed at cleansing the epidermis, moisturizing and nourishing it, calming and combating uneven facial tone, fading and aging.
Home care from soda is aimed at cleansing - abrasive particles clean the pores well and even out the skin texture, masks from lemon and parsley whiten the epidermis and relieve it of pigment formations, while the compositions from rolled oats and with glycerin moisturize the dermis.
Classic
It is based on pure kefir - use it as a tonic and apply it on a previously cleaned surface of the face. every other day or daily. Such kefir mask is incredibly easy to use and does not require preparation, the composition will allow to clean and moisturize even the sensitive dermis well.
For oily and problem skin
To get rid of black spots and enlarged pores, uneven face tint and other problems of oily and combination derma, the following recipe will help: mix kefir and fresh lemon juice in proportions of 2: 1, vegetable oil and some edible or sea salt - it will act as an abrasive element to remove the cornified cell layer. In the same mask, you can add a bit of oskva or wheat flour to obtain a thick consistency and additional nutrition of the skin.
The mask of hercules and kefir deeply cleanses the pores and is suitable for use in case of problematic, fat type of epidermis. Crush a glass of oatmeal flakes in a blender or pre-brew them in water to obtain a homogeneous slurry, add kefir so that the mixture resembles non-liquid sour cream. Apply the composition to the skin with a rubbing motion and leave for a time of 20-30 minutes, remove the residues of the agent later with warm water.
A mixture of soda and kefir - an excellent cleansing mask-skin scrub, for the preparation of which you need kefir and starch in the amount of a couple of tablespoons, 1/4 of soda. Mix the components together and apply the resulting composition on the face, paying special attention to the area of the T-zone.
The composition of parsley allows you to even out the skin tone and get rid of pigment lesions: finely chop the parsley, crush it with a knife or fork to obtain the consistency of gruel. Rub a cucumber on a fine grater, mix it with greens and add a little kefir, again, "by eye" to get a non-liquid mask. The exposure time of the composition usually does not exceed 20 minutes.
For dry skin
The mask with glycerin will well moisturize the epidermis. The simplest recipe is a mixture of kefir and glycerin solution in equal quantities, if possible, you can add egg white, a teaspoon of honey or heavy cream to the composition. At the same time the fat content of kefir should be as high as possible.
For dry and dehydrated derma, use the following mask: soak a crumb of rye bread in a small amount of kefir, add a teaspoon of vegetable oil and a little liquid honey.
Spread the mixture on the face, avoiding the eye area, and leave it for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
How to apply
Kefir mask is unpretentious in preparation and use: It can be used at least every day and even left at night without negative consequences for the skin.The simplest use of kefir mask is based on the use of pure kefir and applying it to a face that has been pre-cleaned and slightly steamed (if desired), it is recommended to keep the composition for about 20 minutes. Rinse the kefir mask can be simple tap or boiled water, tonic or micellar water.
The use of kefir mask is governed by several simple rules that will help to achieve the desired and quick results:
- It is recommended to apply kefir mask on previously cleansed face. - You can use a scrub or light home scrub to achieve greater effect;
- Face can be steamed - breathe 5-10 minutes above the pan with a decoction of herbs and then apply the kefir composition on the skin;
- Kefir mask is recommended to hold for about 20 minutes;
- It is recommended to wash off the composition with ordinary water. after removing the mask, rinse your face with cool water;
- After completing the procedure, blot your face with a dry towel. and be sure to use a moisturizer, no matter how nourishing the mask;
- Kefir is combined with almost all known components.: lemon juice, vegetable oil, egg. To choose “your care”, determine the type of skin and its problems, then choose the most suitable products for the needs of the epidermis.
You can leave a clean kefir mask for the whole night - just apply the product on your face and wait for it to dry or form a thin film.
Such a night mask will get rid of enlarged pores and treacherous oily sheen, will cope with black dots and give the face a natural healthy glow. The combination of kefir and other ingredients allows you to create care for problem, fading, oily or dry skin; when selecting additional ingredients, it is important to ensure their safety beforehand: perform an allergic reaction test on the elbow bend before using the composition on the face.
How to make a face mask from kefir, see this video.
Reviews
Much has been written about kefir mask. Some women use the product in the fight against pigmentation, others to get rid of acne. Pure kefir is often used in home care because women note the availability and cheapness of the product, its pleasant consistency and the absence of a pronounced aroma. Some ladies use kefir mask every day for a month - this helps them get rid of postpartum pigmentation and noticeably reduce facial wrinkles.
Kefir mask helps get rid of acne.
Young girls use a mixture of kefir and lemon to dry the inflammations and whiten the unsightly traces of acne, to normalize and level the tone of the face. Lactic acid and lactobacilli in the composition normalize metabolic processes in cellsIn addition, kefir masks are recommended by cosmetologists for their clients instead of frequent and expensive trips to their offices.
The effect of rejuvenation through kefir mask is noticed by women of mature age: daily use of kefir instead of night cream and in combination with it for several months allowed not only to reduce enlarged pores and increased sebum secretion, but also to tighten the shape of the face without expensive creams.