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Kefir face mask: the secrets of healthy facial skin. Kefir face masks at home Frozen kefir for the face

Kefir is an affordable and healthy product, loved by many as a refreshing, pleasant fermented milk drink. But kefir is used not only in cooking, but also in cosmetology. In particular, face masks are made from it, which have tightening, brightening and anti-inflammatory properties.

Kefir face masks are useful. Both cosmetologists and women who have tried this mask on themselves speak positively about them. If you add different ingredients to kefir, then the mask will have a beneficial effect on any type of skin. Kefir is rich in vitamins, without which healthy skin is impossible.

It contains:

  • vitamin A, which makes the skin renew itself more actively;
  • vitamins of group B, they protect the skin from UV rays, contribute to its oxygenation, cure acne and inflammation;
  • vitamin C improves skin tone, smoothes wrinkles;
  • tocopherol performs the tasks of skin detoxification, restores its protective properties;
  • biotin - its deficiency causes the appearance of dermatoses.

Kefir also contains trace elements: sulfur, chlorine, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus. In addition, kefir optimally combines proteins, fats and carbohydrates, thanks to which it moisturizes and nourishes the skin well.

Indications and contraindications

Indications for the use of kefir mask:

There are practically no contraindications for a kefir mask. The only side effect may be individual intolerance, which manifests itself in the form of an allergic reaction on the face, and more often it is not kefir that causes allergies, but one of the additional components.

Cooking rules


Applying a kefir mask

Kefir mask, if it does not contain active ingredients such as honey and lemon, is suitable for daily use.


For the skin around the eyes

If you use kefir eye masks, you can significantly refresh the skin, get rid of fine wrinkles, and whiten the skin. Thus, you can take care of the skin of the eyelids daily.

A drink is applied to the cleansed skin of the eyelids with fingers or a cotton pad, and washed off after 3 minutes. Even better, after such a mask, wipe the area around the eyes with an ice cube made from water or herbal decoction, then lightly massage the lower eyelid and apply a cream to moisturize the skin of the eyelids and face.

For acne

A mask containing yolk, lemon juice and vodka has a complex cleansing effect. It eliminates acne, acne, cleanses pores from blackheads. Together you need to connect the yolk, 1 tsp. juice, 1 tsp vodka and 100 ml of kefir, mix and distribute over the skin of the face.

Since vodka dries the skin, this mask is best suited for cleansing oily skin. And keep it should not be more than 15 minutes.

With clay and lemon for blackheads


With bread

Bread and kefir, if mixed, will be an excellent option for a mask that will remove oily sheen and cleanse the skin. You need to cut off two pieces of rye bread and pour it with kefir taken out of the refrigerator. The bread is left for a while so that it is saturated with kefir.

When it gets wet, drain the excess kefir and knead the bread with a fork, turning it into gruel. To improve the properties of the mask, you can add 1 tsp to it. liquid honey. After thoroughly mixing the ingredients, you need to distribute the composition over the face, avoiding the area around the eyes, hold for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water.

With gelatin and kefir

In a ratio of 3: 2, kefir and gelatin are combined. Put the mixture on a steam bath and heat until the gelatin dissolves. Then, the previously prepared face is wiped with a cotton pad soaked in lemon juice, and the composition is applied to the face. The mass must be completely frozen. The resulting film is removed from the face.

With aspirin

2 tab. aspirin needs to be crushed to a state of powder, for this you can put them between sheets of paper and roll them with a rolling pin. Then the powder must be diluted with 2 tbsp. kefir and add 1 tsp to the mixture. mineral water. 15 minutes after application, the composition is washed off the skin.

Since aspirin has an antiseptic property, the mask is effective against inflammation, acne.

Aspirin also dries out the skin, so it is best for oily skin types. And since aspirin is an acid, the composition containing it acts as a chemical peel. Such a mask can be done no more than 4 times a month. Moreover, after such a course, you need to take a break of the same duration.

Such a mask has contraindications: the period of pregnancy and feeding a child, individual intolerance, injuries and skin damage.

Honey-kefir mask

Kefir mask with honey is also suitable for oily skin care, as it removes oily sheen. In addition, it has a rejuvenating effect, reduces the number of wrinkles, and tones the skin.

You need to take 4 tsp. fatty kefir, protein and 1 tsp. candied or liquid honey. Candied honey is heated in a steam bath so that it becomes liquid, but do not overheat much, otherwise useful substances will disappear. The protein is whipped to a stable foam, kefir and honey are poured in. Mix. Spread the mass on the skin. Hold 20 min.

With oatmeal for combination skin

This mask has unique properties: on the one hand, it moisturizes dry skin, on the other hand, it removes excess fat, so it is optimally suited for skin with oily areas in the T-zone, and dry skin of the cheeks. Oatmeal powder, made from flakes, perfectly absorbs sebum, while at the same time filling the skin with useful substances, and kefir will moisturize dry areas.

5 tbsp kefir must be heated to a warm state and add oatmeal powder to it - such an amount that the mass looks like liquid sour cream. Leave the mixture for 5-10 minutes to swell. Apply to cleansed skin for 15 minutes. Then it is removed from the face with warm water. This mask will refresh the complexion and heal the skin.

with yeast

A yeast mask is ideal for dry skin care, because it effectively eliminates flaking, nourishes and moisturizes. Mix 100 ml of kefir, 1 tbsp. raspberry puree, made from fresh or frozen berries, and 1 tbsp. fast acting yeast.

The ingredients must be mixed, left for a few minutes for the yeast to work, and then applied to the face for 30 minutes. After that, the composition is washed off with warm water.

With lemon

Lemon juice visibly brightens age spots, and in combination with kefir, which helps moisturize the skin, it acts more gently. Lemon also tightens the skin, cleanses, strengthens small capillaries, tightens pores.

You don’t need to take a lot of lemon, for 3 tbsp. low-fat kefir take only 10 drops. lemon juice, stir. To give the desired consistency to the composition, 1 tbsp is added to it. potato starch and mix again. Distribute the mask over the skin of the face and after 20 minutes wash off with warm water, do several contrast rinses, ending with cold water.

with parsley

A bunch of parsley should be washed well, cut very finely so that there is more juice. You can grind with a blender. 2 tablespoons are added to the resulting green mass. kefir and mix. For 15 minutes, the composition is applied to the face. And then wash off the mask with water.

This mixture brightens the skin, age spots, refreshes the tone of the face. Particularly suitable for oily skin. If used on dry skin, moisturizer should be applied after application. Not suitable for thin skin and prone to rosacea. Make a mask 1-2 times a week.

With cucumber juice for oily and normal skin

It is necessary to prepare ½ fresh cucumber and kefir. Cucumber should be grated on a fine grater. Then mix with 2 tbsp. yogurt and spread over the skin in a thin layer. After 15-20 minutes, the composition can be washed off with water at room temperature.

Then a moisturizer is applied to the skin. This mask will lighten age spots, even out complexion, and help remove freckles. The mask dries out the skin a little, so it is good for oily and normal skin. If the skin is dry, then it is better to apply it pointwise, only on problem areas.

With cottage cheese and carrots for oily skin

This mask effectively removes oily sheen, improves the condition of acne-prone skin and prevents the appearance of new rashes. A raw chicken egg must be divided into protein and yolk.

The yolk is set aside - it is not needed, and the protein is whipped with a whisk or mixer until foamy. Add 3 tablespoons to it. kefir, 1 tbsp. fresh carrot juice, 1 tsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp. defatted cottage cheese. Mix and apply on face for 30 minutes. Then wash off with warm water.

Chamomile-kefir face mask

You need to take 1 tbsp. chamomile flowers and grass and flowers of sage officinalis. Herbs are brewed with a glass of boiling water, insist about 15 minutes.

3 tablespoons are poured into a separate container. decoction, combined with 3 tbsp. low-fat kefir and add starch to the desired consistency. After mixing the ingredients, apply the composition on the face for 20 minutes. Then the mask is washed off with warm water.

With added cocoa

A mask with cocoa and kefir eliminates oily sheen, helps cleanse and narrow pores. It should be done 1-2 times a week with a course of 10 procedures. Take 2 tbsp. each ingredient: cocoa, oatmeal, kefir. Oat flakes need to be crushed, you can grind in a coffee grinder.

First, dry ingredients are mixed, then diluted with kefir. The mask should be allowed to stand for 10 minutes so that the mass swells. Then it is applied to the cleansed face for 20-30 minutes. The result after completing the course will be matte clean skin of the face.

With kefir and cinnamon

The mask with cinnamon and kefir is suitable for all skin types. You just need to choose the kefir of the desired fat content. If the skin is oily - take fat-free, if dry - oily. The mask with cinnamon improves and evens out the complexion, tones and nourishes the skin. Mix 3 tbsp. kefir and 0.5 tsp. cinnamon.

You can use the mixture in this form, or you can add 1 tsp. honey and 1 more tbsp. oatmeal. Honey is rich in nutrients and oatmeal is good for skin cleansing. Since cinnamon and honey are active ingredients, you should not overexpose the mask - it can cause irritation. Enough 10 minutes. Remove the composition with massage movements.

From sour kefir

Even sour kefir is used to make masks. It is not harmful at all, even good for the skin. Sour kefir masks are especially suitable if the skin is oily. The drink is not mixed with anything and is not diluted with water. They need to moisten a cotton pad and distribute over the face, you can point it. After 20-30 minutes, kefir is removed with cool water.

With green tea

The mask with green tea helps to normalize the fat balance of the skin, tones and nourishes.

Green tea (2 tbsp) must be crushed, for example, by rubbing the leaves with your palms. Vegetable powder is combined with 1 tsp. olive oil, 2 tbsp. kefir and 1 tbsp. flour. Wash off with water at a temperature of 25-30 degrees 15 minutes after application. The mask is done 2 times a week.

with aloe

Juice is squeezed out of aloe leaves - 2 tablespoons are required, a small piece of potato is rubbed - take 1 tablespoon. masses. Combine the juice with grated potatoes and add a little kefir. Distribute the mass over the skin of the face for 20 minutes. Applying the mask 2 times a week, you can get rid of age spots, cleanse the face of black dots, even out skin tone.

A fermented milk drink like kefir has a moisturizing and nourishing effect on the skin of the face. By choosing a drink with different fat content, you can prepare kefir masks for both oily and dry skin.

Video about kefir masks

Kefir face mask. Care, nutrition and rejuvenation:

Mask with kefir for oily skin:

  • Yeast. They give a special spiciness to this drink. Yeast, when combined with milk sugar, forms alcohol (a small amount).
  • Thermophilic streptococcus- a useful microorganism widely used for the manufacture of fermented milk products.
  • Acetic acid bacteria They also add some spiciness.
  • Simple milk sugars useful for health.
  • Calcium. This is important because it provides muscle contractions. Lack of calcium prevents the muscles from working properly.

Rules for the use of funds in cosmetology

Fish oil for the skin of the face and around the eyes:

The use of kefir masks is possible at any time, especially their use is recommended in the spring, when the skin is in great need of vitamins. The action directly depends on how they will be used, so you should know some points:

  1. It is important to choose kefir of the correct fat content, because a drink with a high percentage is most suitable for dry skin. If you use a mask for oily skin, then you need kefir with a low percentage of fat content. Normal skin requires kefir with a fat content of 1%.
  2. Be sure to pay attention to the fact that the product is fresh, sour is used only to treat problem skin.
  3. You need to decide which area you want to influence today. It can be not only the face, but also the neck, as well as the décolleté area.
  4. Before using the mask, it is necessary to treat the face with lotion.
  5. If irritation occurs after applying any kind of mask, then it is necessary to determine which of the ingredients may be allergic, kefir itself is harmless.

Kefir masks can be used for any skin type.

How to choose and store?

  1. Pay attention to the expiration date!
  2. Make sure that “Kefir” is written on the package - not kefir, not kefir drink.
  3. Choose a drink in glass packaging and in the form of tetra-packs.
  4. The composition should contain only two ingredients - milk and sourdough.
  5. It must be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 14 days.
  6. To use kefir for the face as part of masks, look at its fat content. For dry skin, take a drink with a fat content more. For oily skin, fat-free kefir is suitable.

Causes of skin aging

  • Wrong nutrition. The predominance of processed foods, semi-finished products, fast food in the diet, a large amount of salt, sugar, the wrong fats, a lack of plant foods that supply vitamins and fiber - all this causes a deterioration in the appearance of the face.
  • Lack of fluid. The less pure water we drink, the drier the skin becomes. Lack of moisture leads to the appearance of early wrinkles, unhealthy color, loss of elasticity.
  • Of course, one of the main reasons, which, unfortunately, cannot be eliminated is the unfavorable ecological situation of the urban environment. Exhaust gases, production, the accumulation of people and equipment in one place - all this affects how the epidermis looks.
  • The negative impact of dry air in conditions of frost on the street and central heating in the room.
  • Lack and poor sleep conditions. It is known that a person should rest for at least 7 hours in the dark and cool. Irregular sleep, city lighting - all this contributes to a decrease in the quality of sleep and, accordingly, poor skin condition.
  • Constant use of cosmetics, neglect of facial cleansing. The pores are clogged with the remnants of cream, blush, lipstick, powder, in which bacteria begin to multiply.
  • Stress. The modern rhythm of life, problems at work and in relationships, continuous haste are the cause of problems with the epidermis.

What happens if you drink kefir every day?

So, with the help of regular use of kefir, you can:

  1. Improve digestion.
  2. Accelerate metabolism.
  3. Remove toxins.
  4. Satisfy mild hunger.
  5. Strengthen immunity.
  6. Calm the nervous system and reduce stress.
  7. Help the stomach.
  8. Get rid of bloating and flatulence.
  9. Remove swelling.
  10. Reduce cholesterol levels.
  11. Reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

How to whiten skin and fight age spots

Pimples and acne marks are a concern for many people and are not easy to get rid of. The following kefir-based masks will help eliminate this problem.

Easy Homemade Egg Mask

To eliminate pigmentation, masks with kefir and egg are excellent. It will take 3 tbsp. l. kefir, 1 egg and 1 cucumber. Cucumber without skin must be chopped with a blender and mixed with the rest of the ingredients. Apply the product for 20 minutes.

With cucumber juice


For especially lazy people, the option of rubbing the skin with cucumber juice without additives is suitable.

For skin whitening, acidified kefir with cucumber juice helps very well, the ingredients are mixed in a 3: 1 ratio, respectively. Apply to the face with even movements in a clockwise direction, then wait until the mask is absorbed, rinse with warm water.

With green tea at night

From stains, a night mask with green tea leaves and kefir is very effective. Add to 1/4 cup of kefir 1 tbsp. l. grated green tea, 3 pinches of oatmeal and 1 tsp. olive oil. Gently apply the product on the face, leave overnight, wash off the mask in the morning with warm water.

Contraindications

Not everyone can drink kefir regularly. Doctors do not recommend it for the following diseases:

  • Gastric ulcer.
  • Body poisoning.
  • Gastrointestinal infection.

Keep in mind that the drink contains alcohol, albeit in small quantities. Therefore, children are allowed to give kefir only after they are 8 months old.

The least alcohol in a fresh drink - up to three days.


Useful properties of the ingredient

Kefir is a unique product that:

  • has an anti-inflammatory effect;
  • prevents the appearance of new acne;
  • moisturizes, removes age spots;
  • starts the processes of active collagen production;
  • cleanses from impurities, refreshes;
  • smoothes age spots;
  • protects against negative external factors;
  • maintains tone and elasticity, strengthens the immune system, eliminates wrinkles.


It is no secret that kefir made from natural ingredients has a large number of useful properties, but it is sometimes difficult to purchase, so you can get by with a purchased one.

The fat content of the product determines the taste and effect on the skin.

The use of kefir for the face without additives

Kefir for the face is used independently, without other components. To do this, take some warm drink and soak a cotton pad in it. Apply gently to face.

This will allow the skin to restore its acid-base balance and saturate it at a deep level with vitamins and nutrients. The use of kefir for facial skin in its pure form helps to eliminate inflammatory processes.

It is better to wipe the face immediately after sleep, when the pores are enlarged and have not yet had time to get dirty. Wait for the drink to dry and rinse it off with warm water.

A fermented milk drink can cleanse the skin. Apply some yogurt to your face with a cotton pad and leave it on for a few minutes. After that, wash your face with cold water and wipe the skin with ice cubes.


Kefir face masks: the best homemade recipes

To prepare masks based on kefir, cosmetologists advise using a product whose shelf life does not exceed a week. Home care product can be enriched with vegetable and essential oils, the pulp of berries and fruits, vitamins, activated charcoal. The consistency of the kefir mask is similar to thick sour cream. The recipe must be selected, focusing on the type and condition of the skin, the tendency to allergies to individual components.



All kefir masks are applied to the skin cleansed in advance with cosmetic milk or micellar water. The exposure time of the home remedy is from 15 to 20 minutes. After washing, lubricate the face with a cream to preserve moisture.

For acne and inflammation

Kefir for skin prone to inflammation and pustules is a real salvation. An anti-inflammatory composition is prepared according to the following recipes:

  1. 3 art. l. kefir, 10 g yeast, 5 ml (1 tsp) hydrogen peroxide 3%.
  2. 2 tbsp. l. kefir, powder from 2 tablets of acetylsalicylic acid (can be replaced with Streptocid), 1 tbsp. l. water (mineral or melt).

A kefir-yeast mask is allowed to be used at intervals of 4-5 days, an agent with aspirin - no more than once a week (it can dry out the skin). The course of treatment for an acne-prone, inflamed face is 1 month.

Anti-aging face mask on kefir

Many women use kefir for facial skin as an anti-aging remedy. The surface is pre-cleaned, smeared with a thin layer of olive or almond oil. The face, neck, upper chest are treated with kefir mixture, it can be used to soften the hands and elbows.

Recipe 1: mix 1 tbsp. l. kefir, 1.5 tsp. gelatin (pre-soaked in 3 tablespoons of water), left for 10 minutes to swell. In a water bath, the mixture is dissolved, allowed to cool to a temperature of 37-38 degrees, the surface of the face is lubricated (it is advisable to relax it as much as possible, do not talk). Apply the remedy up to 2 times a week for a monthly course, after a six-month break, repeat.

Recipe 2: mashed quarter banana mixed with a tablespoon of kefir, cinnamon (1 coffee spoon, or half a teaspoon). The gruel covers the face, without affecting the skin near the eyes, applied to the neck. Wash off after a quarter of an hour, apply a nourishing cream. This mask is suitable for sensitive skin.



During the procedure, you may feel a slight tingling, and after - redness. This effect gives cinnamon. The redness should disappear in 10-15 minutes.

Kefir for oily skin

To get rid of a greasy gloss, drying components are mixed into face masks with kefir. In addition to normalizing the secretion of fat, the products give the effect of cleansing, relieve inflammation.

  • Mix 2 tbsp. l. fermented milk product and white clay so that no lumps remain. Lubricate the face with paste, leave for 15 minutes. After washing with water at room temperature. The procedure is performed no more than 2 times a week.
  • A piece of rye bread with a crust is poured with kefir, allowed to swell. Squeeze out excess moisture, grind with a fork into gruel. Apply to face, leave for a quarter of an hour. After rinsing with cool water, lubricate the skin with a moisturizer.

Whitening mask from kefir

Face masks at home are used as a whitening agent. To lighten the skin of oily and normal types, use cucumber-kefir gruel (2 tablespoons of each product) with the addition of 1 tbsp. l. starch. The mass is applied in a thin layer. With dry skin, only pigmented areas are treated.

To whiten the face, parsley (a small bunch) is ground to a pasty state, mixed with 2 tbsp. l. kefir, 1 tsp starch. Use this remedy every other day for up to 2 weeks.

You can get a lasting anti-pigment effect if you use kefir masks three times a week for 1-1.5 months. The face should be protected from solar radiation with creams with special filters against ultraviolet radiation, covered with hats.

For the skin around the eyes

You can use a kefir mask for the face and even for the delicate skin around the eyes. To refresh, tone, smooth fine wrinkles, use the following mixture:

  • 0.5 tsp aloe pulp (without skin);
  • 1 tsp milk;
  • 0.5 tsp butter (pre-melt);
  • 1 tsp kefir.

The agent is applied for 10-15 minutes, removed with a cotton ball dipped in mineral water. Make such a mask no later than 2 hours before a night's sleep. Repeat the procedure every 4-5 days.

Action against blackheads

A face mask with kefir opens clogged pores, eliminates blackheads. It will take 5-7 minutes to prepare it, but the effect will please:

  1. Grind to the state of flour 2 tbsp. l. oatmeal.
  2. Squeeze out 1 tbsp. l. lemon juice.
  3. Add 1 tsp to oatmeal. soda, juice and 2 tbsp. l. kefir, everything is mixed until a pasty state.

Before applying the mask, the face is cleansed, steamed.

The kefir mask will help to cope not only with black dots. It will eliminate signs of inflammation, soften and give the skin a velvety look. Make masks 1 time in 5-10 days in the evenings.

For the beauty of normal skin

For every day, you can use a universal remedy that is suitable for different skin types. Such a mask is prepared from equal parts (for 1 procedure, a teaspoon of all ingredients) of fresh cottage cheese, olive or rapeseed oil, kefir and carrot juice. Everything is mixed, ground to a homogeneous state, applied and left to act for 20 minutes.

In summer, you can add puree from fresh berries and fruits to the kefir mask - strawberries, raspberries, apricots or peaches (if you are not allergic to them).

Mask with kefir for moisturizing and nourishing dry skin

If the question arises of how useful a kefir mask is for dry skin, it is worth understanding its composition. In addition to the fermented milk product, olive oil is added to the care product (a source of antioxidants, valuable fatty acids), yolk (rich in vitamins E, A, D, B6, B12, trace elements, fatty acids). The combination of all components has a beneficial effect on flaky, dehydrated, aging skin.

For a healing mass, mix 1 tsp. olive oil, 2 tbsp. l. fermented milk drink with 1/2 chicken yolk or whole quail egg yolk. With a brush or fingertips, the mixture is applied to the skin, a moisturizing cream is applied. Do the procedure every 1-2 days.

Yeast Blend for Problematic Skin

Mix:

  • 2 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide;
  • 3 tablespoons of kefir;
  • 10-15 grams of yeast.

Apply to face. Leave until completely dry. For washing, it is best to use a decoction of chamomile or warm water.


Compositions useful for wrinkles

Effective anti-wrinkle masks can be prepared according to the following recipes.

with berries

It will take 3 tbsp. l kefir, 1 tbsp. l. cottage cheese, olive or any other oil and berries (cranberries, currants or raspberries). Grind the berries, take 2 tbsp. l. the resulting slurry and mix it with the rest of the ingredients. Keep this mask on your face for at least 40 minutes.

Milk and honey for skin after 40 years

One of the most pleasant masks is a mask with milk and honey. The composition includes 2 tbsp. l. kefir, 1 tbsp. l. cottage cheese, 1 tbsp. l. milk and 1 tsp. honey, it is best to use liquid varieties. The mixture is applied for 20 minutes, washed off with warm water.


Milk and honey - a fragrant and healthy combination

Kefir and cinnamon

Cinnamon helps to acquire healthy skin color and improves metabolism. To prepare a mask, you need to take 3 tbsp. l. kefir and 1 tsp. without a slide of cinnamon, then mix. To make the mask more nutritious, it is recommended to add 1 tbsp. l. honey, and for better cleansing, you need to add 1 tbsp. l. oatmeal. The mask is applied for 10 minutes, and while washing off, you need to massage the skin a little.

How to use white clay for the face to benefit:

Anti-wrinkle berry mask

Kefir also helps fight wrinkles and perfectly evens out the surface of the face.

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons of kefir;
  • a tablespoon of cottage cheese;
  • a few drops of vegetable oil;
  • 2 tablespoons chopped berries (you can use raspberries, cranberries, currants)

Mix all the ingredients and apply on the face for forty minutes. Then wash off with warm water.

Read: How to use a banana for age and facial wrinkles on the face.

Benefits of face masks

Kefir mask is an effective basis for every day care arsenal for all skin types. It is suitable for any type of epidermis, regardless of current problems and age (you just need to choose the right kefir and a list of auxiliary components). Folk recipes are natural, so they can be used almost without restrictions. The list of contraindications is minimal.

Kefir is quite liquid, which many do not like when using masks. But if you mix it with honey, clay, you get a thicker gruel.

The main advantages of masks from the ingredient:

  • deep cleansing of the skin from dust, dirt, sebaceous plugs - without aggressive influences, overdrying;
  • improvement of elasticity, giving freshness;
  • regulation of acid-base balance (the product contains active lactobacilli);
  • whitening spots, freckles;
  • deep hydration at the cellular level;
  • protection against fading, dullness, loss of elasticity.


Carrot mask for oily skin

Oily skin needs special care, because it is necessary to normalize the work of the sebaceous glands. Mix:

  • 1 tablespoon of kefir;
  • a tablespoon of carrot juice;
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice;
  • fresh egg white.

The protein is pre-whipped into a thick foam, then all other components are added to it. The mask is applied to the face for half an hour.

Washing with kefir

Have you heard about washing with kefir? Cleansing the skin with kefir is a very common procedure. However, it should be remembered that such manipulations are best done if you have combination or oily skin. Kefir has an anti-inflammatory effect, perfectly dries the skin, kills bacteria and microbes. Just apply the product on your face with light massaging movements. The lactic acid contained in kefir will quickly remove dirt and sebum.

But for owners of dry and sensitive skin, it is better not to resort to such a procedure. Kefir dries out the skin and can cause irritation.

Mattifying agent with sage

Ingredients:

  • 1 part sage;
  • 1 part chamomile;
  • 1 part of kefir;
  • 3 tablespoons of starch or rice flour.

Pour boiling water over the herbs and leave to infuse for half an hour. Mix the resulting broth with the same amount of kefir (for example, 3 tablespoons each), add starch or flour. The mask is applied to the face for 20 minutes.

Read on: Mustard masks: burning benefits for the face.

Indications for use

The maximum rejuvenating effect is achieved with the regular use of kefir masks. If you approach the matter wisely and comprehensively, beauty recipes will help to maintain the smoothness of the face and neck, including in adulthood.

Masks can be done up to 3 times a week, use one recipe or alternate different ones to enhance the effect.

Kefir perfectly moisturizes, whitens, gives velvety, smoothness. Its use is indicated for:

  • dryness, peeling;
  • dull color, uneven relief;
  • acne, rashes;
  • burns of a different nature (especially solar);
  • wrinkles;
  • recovery after chemical peels, other aggressive procedures.


The tool is suitable for all skin types - oily like recipes with kefir, avocado, chicken egg protein, dry with olive oil, yolk, normal with starch, green tea. To nourish aging skin or normalize its condition, use kefir with cocoa.

In adolescence, recipes effectively help with acne, rashes, after 30 they have an effective prevention of aging. After 40-50 years, masks are also very useful - they rejuvenate, start active regenerative processes, and improve skin condition. You can do them constantly or in courses. Results - the skin is moisturized, nourished, without pronounced wrinkles and inflammation. You will notice a pronounced effect after the first few procedures. Apply ready-made formulations to cleansed skin.

How to choose kefir for masks

In order for the masks to be as effective as possible, you need to choose the right kefir. Store-bought with any fat content is suitable - for dry skin it should be higher, for oily it should be lower. You can make your own yogurt from milk. It is more convenient to apply liquid kefir on the face, but dense yogurt can be mixed with other ingredients - and you will also get a mask that is well distributed over the face.

You can try different brands of product to compare how it works on your skin. If you think one type is best for your skin, stick with that one. Any kefir is useful, but for dry skin it would be better to take a fatter product.

from black dots

Among kefir homemade masks, if necessary, you can choose an effective recipe that helps remove black dots from your face and at the same time lighten pigmentation, evening out skin color.

Kefir + soda

In a bowl, mix a teaspoon of baking soda with two dessert spoons of crushed oatmeal. In a separate cup lay out 2 tbsp. l. fermented milk product with a teaspoon of fresh lemon. Combine both mixtures and knead until a fluffy homogeneous mass. Withstand 15 minutes.


With rice flour

Rice groats are ground into flour using a coffee grinder, or a ready-made variety is used. Spread 2 tbsp. l. flour and ½ tsp. drinking soda in a bowl. Adding small portions of kefir drink, knead the dough of the density of the paste. Distribute with gentle massaging movements over problem areas, washing off after five minutes.

Kefir, as the basis for a variety of cosmetic masks needed to improve the condition of facial skin, is included in the list of the most popular components. It is important to select recipes that are appropriate for the problem being solved and the type of skin.

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You can see that kefir contains a lot of vitamins and minerals that are well absorbed into the skin and significantly improve its condition. Therefore, it can be used for any type of skin:

  • retinol (vitamin A) - an antioxidant that prevents aging
  • ascorbic acid (vit. C) - cleanses, refreshes, produces collagen, which has anti-aging properties
  • thiamine (B1) - relieves inflammation
  • riboflavin (B2) - smoothes wrinkles, makes elastic
  • niacin (nicotinic acid, B3, PP) - nourishes, moisturizes, whitens freckles, age spots
  • pyridoxine (B6) - treats inflammation, acne, acne
  • folic acid (B9) - protects against the negative effects of the external environment
  • cyanocobalamin (B12) - oxygenates
  • tocopherol (vit. E) - restores healthy color and radiance, eliminates wrinkles
  • biotin (vitamin H) - has an anti-inflammatory effect, helps get rid of acne, blackheads

Do-it-yourself cosmetics with excellent moisturizing characteristics are prepared with kefir. Additionally, the effect of tightening the skin and obtaining the necessary nutrition is achieved.


Starch + kefir

Separate and beat fresh protein. Grind it with a sour-milk variety and starch, measuring these ingredients in 1 tbsp. l. It should be applied in a thin, even layer, keeping no longer than 15 minutes.

  1. For masks, take slightly fermented kefir, it is much more useful. To ferment kefir, put it for several days in any warm place.
  2. When applying kefir to the skin, do it by lightly massaging the skin, which will provide the best effect.
  3. Before applying kefir masks, steam the skin with a steam bath to prepare the skin for cleansing.
  4. All kefir masks prepared for the face and body can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 2-3 days. In the future, using such a mask is very dangerous.

So, we looked at various masks designed for your face and body, talked about the properties of kefir, but the benefits of such a fermented milk product do not end there. If you are burned in the scorching sun, then kefir will save you. Kefir compresses, thanks to the proteins contained in the composition, will relieve itching and redness. To do this, you will need any dairy product. Compresses should be done several times at regular intervals until the complete disappearance of all irritations. If you are making a mask for burned skin, then use only chilled kefir. He is able to relieve pain.

It is difficult to find a better refreshing and rejuvenating remedy than kefir. Kefir masks do not require much time and will be available to any woman!

The secret of health

Kefir is milk that has been turned into a well-known consistency by special bacteria and retained all its “usefulness”, which, among other things, help other essential elements to be absorbed by the human body.

Today, experts say that kefir contains at least 200 useful components, vitamins and substances that cannot be taken and listed like this. To appreciate this product, it is enough to name its main useful properties. In addition to vitamins, kefir is valued for the huge amount of minerals it contains, as well as for organic acids and natural sugars.

It is known that a good skin color and its general condition is an indicator of a properly functioning gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, to maintain the health of the epidermis, you need to consume a glass of kefir daily and apply kefir masks on your face for a quarter of an hour (no longer). As a result, you can achieve a fresh and even complexion, as well as velvety and elastic skin.


Whitening

The list of useful qualities of kefir is complemented by whitening properties that make it possible to make freckles less noticeable and lighten pigmentation. The effect is enhanced by the introduction of ingredients with similar characteristics into a homemade mask.

with parsley

A small bunch of fresh juicy parsley is thoroughly washed, dried, laid out on a paper towel. Finely chop and lightly rub the stalks. Adding thick kefir, knead the elastic mass, keeping after application for 15 minutes.

with cucumber

A small crispy fresh cucumber is peeled and grated or mashed with a blender. By adding thick kefir, knead a fairly dense mass that adheres well to the skin. Removed after 20 minutes.


Reviews

Violet.

I use kefir for regular skin care, I really like its effect and pleasant texture. Personally, in my case, there were no cardinal changes, but a friend with his help brought out postpartum pigmentation on the nose and chin. A natural and very useful product that can be used both externally and internally.


Alexandra.

I started using kefir masks recently, my beautician advised me to improve my complexion. The skin really has become much fresher, the only complaint is the smell of the mixture, which in wet weather can appear at the most inopportune moment. To prevent this from happening, I use a self-prepared face lotion. I cook it with essential oils from natural juices.

The use of kefir face masks will significantly improve the condition of the skin and help solve a number of problems. Freckles and pigmentation, excessive oiliness and the first wrinkles - this is an incomplete list of indications for using this miracle product. Kefir masks are also recommended for prevention, especially in the post-winter period, when gentle care and additional nutrition are vital for the skin. Kefir has no contraindications, but it is necessary to ensure that there is no reaction to other constituent components. The main nuances of preparing and using kefir masks, along with the best homemade recipes, are given in our article.

Kefir face mask: reviews of women

There are many masks in the world with honey, with castor oil, as well as those that contain aromatic oil, cocoa, including onion essence and mustard. Each of them has its own properties and has reviews from many of the fair sex, but you should choose for yourself only proven and most effective ones. For example, kefir-based masks are considered frequently used, since this is a natural product that can only bring benefits and nothing more, with the exception of those who suffer from lactose intolerance.

Kefir can be combined with various products and therefore it is considered the most practical and unique component.

It can be mixed with natural herbs, fruits, berries, and other ingredients.

On the net you can find reviews such as from:

  • Angelina, who spoke about her sensitive skin, the presence of age spots and contaminated pores, and also that she managed to cope with all problems with the help of kefir and eggs, as well as just a couple of minutes to cleanse;
  • Inessa, who quite often uses a mask based on kefir and eggs, which allows to improve the external data of the skin, as well as to achieve smoothness, evenness of tone and chic tenderness;
  • Valentina, who used to always complain about dry skin and peeling, and now after using a mask based on kefir and olive oil, she no longer has to buy expensive cosmetics, which are practically useless.

You should not save on yourself and, most importantly, on time for skin care, otherwise it will simply not work to keep youth for a long time.


Kefir will do a great job of cleansing and healing the skin as a monocomponent. However, it is permissible to add additional ingredients to the fermented milk mask that enhance the effect of kefir. These include:

  1. Herbs (chamomile, sage parsley, etc.). Helps reduce inflammation and clear the skin.
  2. Honey. Softens the skin, making it smoother and softer.
  3. Egg. Helps to saturate the dermis with active ingredients and even out its tone.
  4. Vegetables and fruits (banana, lemon, potatoes, carrots). Nourish the skin, supplying it with vitamins and minerals.

Advice. To prepare natural kefir masks with or without additional components, it is best to purchase a quality product with a minimum shelf life (5-7 days). It is best to prepare kefir intended for care procedures on your own, for example, by fermenting milk. It is also permissible to prepare a drink using special pharmacy starter cultures.

How to make a kefir mask at home?

To prepare a high-quality kefir mask, it is best to use the kefir that has been stored for five to seven days, because it contains the largest number of beneficial microorganisms.

A kefir mask is possible and even necessary for daily use. Only one thing must be taken into account: if the mask contains other components - for example, lemon or honey - the use of the mask should not exceed one or two times a week, or even less often.



You can add honey or lemon to the mask

It is more correct to apply the mask on the face immediately after it is prepared, and on the skin that has already been cleansed, leaving the areas around the mouth and eyes free. And to cleanse the skin beforehand, you should apply a well-known lotion or tonic to women.

It is best to wash with warm water. Then the skin is steamed a little and the substances it needs penetrate much faster as deeply as possible. To prepare a really healthy mask, you should use kefir at room temperature. To make the effect stronger, such a mask should be washed off with warm milk and the face should be left to dry on its own.

The effect of kefir will be much stronger if it is combined with other ingredients, so it is quite possible to add vegetables or fruits to the mask. To properly apply the mask on your face, you can use a wooden spatula: it will be much more convenient and with maximum hygiene.

Composition, benefits of kefir

Common and loved by many, kefir belongs to the group of fermented milk products. In addition to milk protein, its structural formula contains many vitamins (A, B, C), essential minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium and others), fatty and organic acids.

The rich composition explains the benefits of kefir not only as a pleasant refreshing drink that has a beneficial effect on the body, but also in folk cosmetology.

Properties:

  • anti-inflammatory;
  • moisturizing;
  • healing;
  • protective;
  • nutritional;
  • rejuvenating;
  • bleaching.


Benefits for facial skin:

  • slowing down age-related changes associated with aging of the dermis;
  • improvement of the shade of the skin;
  • protection from external adverse influences;
  • increased immunity of the epidermis;
  • stimulating the production of collagen, which is responsible for skin elasticity;
  • strengthening blood vessels;
  • providing prevention of dry skin;
  • smoothing wrinkles;
  • lightening pigmentation;
  • assistance in the treatment of acne;
  • narrowing of pores;
  • reduction of greasiness of the dermis;
  • removal of peeling, irritation and inflammation.

Expert opinion
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Studying the reviews of many women about kefir masks, we can definitely say that most of them are positive. Indeed, this product brings tremendous benefits to the health of the body. Many women claim that kefir helped them improve their complexion, eliminate wrinkles, increase firmness and elasticity of the skin.

The fermented milk product has a good brightening and whitening effect. It can be used every day in its pure form, and it will help eliminate age spots, freckles. In addition, it makes the skin clean, removes acne and acne. And all this is confirmed by the numerous comments of women and girls.

The use of kefir as part of masks is a good way to restore youth and freshness to the skin. This is an affordable product that you can buy or make yourself, can be used in its pure form in the form of masks or rubbing. And if it is supplemented with other nutritious ingredients (oats, honey, lemon juice, soda), then its benefits increase several times and it can quickly bring back to normal withered and flabby skin.

Nourishing blends for dry skin

Dry skin requires special care, as it is very sensitive to environmental influences.

With honey and olive oil

Recipes for effective egg face masks: https://medvoice.ru/maska-dlya-litsa-iz-yaytsa/

Dry skin requires gentle treatment, so it is recommended to add honey and oils to the mask. You need to connect 3 tbsp. l. kefir with 20 g of parsley, 1 tbsp. l. honey and 2 tbsp. l. olive oil. Honey and oil are preheated, then the rest of the ingredients and warm kefir are added to them. The mixture should be kept up to 30 minutes.

With carrot juice

2% kefir will help very sensitive skin, it needs to be diluted with 1 tbsp. l. carrot juice and olive oil. The mask should be applied for 20 minutes, then washed off with chamomile decoction. The remedy relieves severe peeling of the skin.

How else can you use kefir for the face (video)

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What is special about them?

So, we have already understood that there is a huge number of different kefir masks. But it's so simple - a kefir face mask. How useful can it be for every woman? The fact that each of them guarantees the effects that every woman needs, because you want the skin to be nourished, cleansed, whitened, and so on. In addition, in many of them, a sour-milk drink is combined with other ingredients that are no less useful.

Many users do not cease to admire the effect that has come. And there is an explanation for this: such masks are suitable for everyone, they are very affordable, their preparation does not require large material investments, their components are always in every home. There are no contraindications for such masks. Some auxiliary components may just not be suitable.

Whitening mask based on kefir

Kefir face mask is a storehouse of vitamins and nutrients. It performs several functions at once: cleanses, moisturizes, exfoliates, nourishes and whitens. To lighten the skin, before going to bed, wipe the face, décolleté and hands with a cotton swab dipped in kefir. This is especially true for those who have freckles spread throughout the body.

To prepare whitening kefir masks, you need to finely chop parsley or crush almonds, add everything to kefir, apply the mixture on your face and hold for about 20 minutes. Then rinse the mixture under running water.

If a woman is worried about pronounced pigmentation, she can be dealt with with the following recipe: mix kefir, cognac, egg yolk and lemon juice in equal proportions. Leave the mask on for 15-20 minutes. But it should be remembered that frequent use of the mask can be harmful, since the alcohol contained in it dries the skin. If the above recipes did not help you, or, even worse, you developed a rash, you should immediately contact a dermatologist. Strictly speaking, the best option would be to consult with him in advance about the use of kefir masks. If you are allergic to bee products, dairy products, or certain herbs, then consulting a dermatologist before applying prescriptions is vital.

It is easy to maintain youth and a healthy state of the face, you just need to devote 15-20 minutes to yourself every day, and the result will not keep you waiting!
Read the following article: egg face mask

The choice of kefir for the mask

In order for a skin care product to really care and help, you need the right choice of ingredients. In this case, the kefir itself. Which product is suitable for masks?

  • Most fresh. It is better to take a maximum of two days, otherwise there will be too much acid in it. And for dry skin, it is definitely better to buy a drink exclusively fresh.
  • Medium fat. The classic version is 2.5%. However, if the skin is very greasy, one percent will do. In principle, the fat content of kefir can be adjusted with other ingredients of the mask: oils will increase fat content, and acidic components will decrease it.
  • Shop or home. Homemade is definitely better. For him, milk is mixed with sourdough and left in a warm place for several hours. But the purchased one is quite acceptable.

Other fermented milk products can replace kefir in recipes if necessary. This is homemade or purchased yogurt, natural yogurt. Enriched with beneficial bacteria biokefir, bifidok are also acceptable options.

Amazing properties of kefir

The birthplace of this most popular fermented milk drink is the North Caucasus. For hundreds of years, people living in the Caucasus considered the recipe for making kefir nothing more than a gift from the gods, and therefore kept it in the strictest confidence. Today, everyone knows about the beneficial properties of this drink, and its ability to improve the condition after various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract is surprising. Kefir is able to increase the body's immunity, rid it of toxins.

Such properties are provided due to the presence in the drink of a huge amount of vitamins and minerals, which in a friendly alliance are capable of much. In total, kefir contains about two hundred and fifty different useful substances, including twenty-five vitamins. In addition, there are no age restrictions for the use of kefir.

As for the use in cosmetology, kefir is almost impossible to find equal here. What are only kefir face masks presented to your attention in this article. Using our recipes, you will keep your unfading youth and incredible beauty for a long time.

Kefir: benefits and harms for the skin

The composition contains:

  • Folic acid;
  • Riboflavin;
  • Essential beneficial bacteria;
  • organic acids;
  • Biotin.


The combination of components makes the product effective for cosmetic applications. Its main positive feature is the possibility of using it against acne even for owners of “capricious” and sensitive skin.

Additional properties:

  • Increasing the natural production of collagen;
  • Prevention of rashes of various ethologies;
  • Refreshing, softening and moisturizing;
  • Lightening pigmentation;
  • elimination of irritation;
  • Reducing the number of acne elements;
  • Saturation of the covers with essential nutrients;
  • Maintaining the tone of the dermis;
  • Increased local immune defense;
  • Elimination of wrinkles;
  • Elimination of inflamed acne;
  • Protection from the impact of negative environmental factors.

When consumed internally, a fermented milk drink removes toxic substances and toxins from the body, stimulates overall immunity, and helps maintain normal body weight.

Kefir is a neutral product that causes allergies and negative reactions of the body in extremely rare cases. Accordingly, harm from use can only arise due to violations of manufacturing technology and storage rules.


  • Products with a long shelf life should be avoided - this indicates the presence of chemical preservatives that adversely affect human health;
  • It is important to correlate the percentage of fat content with skin type. For dry, kefir 3.2% is useful, for normal - 2.5%, fatty should be treated with a product with 1% fat content.

The ideal solution is to prepare it yourself or purchase it in the village from residents who produce “milk” at home.

Contraindications to the use of a fermented milk product

As for contraindications, kefir masks have almost no contraindications. Kefir in its pure form does not cause allergies, if an allergic reaction occurs in the form of a rash, then most often this happens due to other components that make up the mask. Therefore, it is better to first test the skin for a reaction: alternately apply a little drink and other components to different areas of the skin and see if irritation occurs. If there is no reaction, then you can safely use a mask. It is recommended to be very careful with the components, since honey or lemon most often causes allergies.

Using kefir as the main ingredient of the mask is the easiest and most affordable way to always look fresh and young. Kefir face mask is suitable for all skin types. This simple and healthy product will help brighten the skin, whiten freckles and age spots, and will also be an excellent nourishing skin care product.

The benefits of kefir for the skin

Sour-milk products are widely used to make homemade masks for face and hair care (read more about kefir hair masks at home). Kefir face mask will help restore the beauty of oily and problematic skin, get rid of imperfections, saturate the skin with nutrients and reduce the number of wrinkles.

Kefir has a rich composition, thanks to which it has such a beneficial effect on the skin of the face. In the composition of kefir:

  • lactobacilli that stimulate the metabolic processes of the skin and normalize the activity of the sebaceous glands;
  • essential vitamins, including B vitamins;
  • amino acids and proteins;
  • more than ten trace elements necessary for the skin.

This product also contains "beauty vitamins" - A and E, which are distinguished by their antioxidant effect, as well as biotin, which is necessary for healthy skin and hair.

Kefir face masks

A kefir face mask is used to care for all skin types and is suitable for absolutely all ages. Properly selected ingredients add the necessary substances to the mask, thereby increasing the effectiveness of its effect on the skin of a certain type.

Kefir for oily skin

Oily and breakout-prone skin is often the cause of self-dissatisfaction. Kefir mask for oily skin will provide matting, help to narrow pores, provide an even matte complexion and eliminate oily sheen.

    Kefir and fresh parsley will have a whitening effect on the skin, as well as significantly narrow the pores. To prepare the mask, grind half a bunch of parsley in a blender and mix with slightly warmed kefir.

    The mask is suitable for problematic, combination and oily skin, and it can be applied up to three times a week. Such a face mask with kefir will be an "ambulance" for tired skin.

    A mask of kefir and yeast will help to cleanse, refresh and eliminate the shine of oily skin. To do this, you need to take fresh yeast and mix it with slightly warmed kefir in proportions of 1: 3, that is, for one part of yeast, you will need three parts of kefir.

    The mask has an astringent effect, and it can be used twice a week, keeping the mixture for 10-15 minutes.

    A kefir-yeast mask with hydrogen peroxide will help get rid of acne and prevent their appearance. Kefir and yeast are taken in proportions of 3: 1, and a teaspoon of peroxide should also be poured into the mixture. The resulting mass is applied to the face for 20 minutes.

    Important: the mask dries the skin, in order to avoid overdrying it is used no more than twice a month!

    Another simple recipe for acne and acne is kefir and an aspirin tablet. An aspirin tablet should be thoroughly ground into powder and added to pure kefir. For severe rashes, the amount of aspirin can be increased to two tablets. Mineral water can also be added to the mixture.

    A kefir face mask with the addition of a teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice will help get rid of excessive fat content. This tool is used twice a week and helps the skin always stay fresh and toned.

    Also, lemon juice has a slight brightening effect, helping to get rid of freckles and age spots.

An important step in the preparation of the mask is the choice of kefir. For oily skin, you need to choose a more acidic, fat-free kefir, while for dry skin care, you need kefir with a maximum fat content.

Kefir for the beauty of normal skin

    For the beauty and radiance of normal type skin, the ideal option would be to prepare a mask using fresh cucumber. Grate the cucumber and mix the resulting slurry with kefir, taking the ingredients in equal proportions. This mask will nourish and moisturize the skin.

    Making this kefir face mask at home does not take much time and does not require the use of rare or expensive ingredients.

    The mask can be applied up to three times a week, and can also be used to care for the skin of the neck and décolleté.

    An excellent scrub mask for normal skin will turn out if you mix oatmeal flakes with kefir and apply the mixture on your face. In this case, you can massage the skin and wash off the mask after two to three minutes, or you can stand it for 15-20 minutes.

    A tonic kefir mask for normal facial skin is prepared with the addition of strongly brewed high-quality green tea. To do this, you need to mix two tablespoons of tea with two tablespoons of kefir. To make the mask thick, you can add kaolin or starch to it. You can enrich the composition of the mask by adding a teaspoon of jojoba, olive or grape seed oil to the mixture.

    A honey and kefir face mask is an affordable and effective way to restore freshness and youth to the skin. This mask is perfect for both normal and dry skin.

    To prepare the product, you will need to add a large spoonful of natural honey to the heated kefir. The mask should be applied to the face and neck and kept for about 15-20 minutes.

Kefir for dry skin

When choosing kefir for dry skin care, you should give preference to the most fatty product. Enriching the composition of the kefir facial mask with cosmetic oils, you can get the effect of deep moisturizing and nourishing tired dry skin. A face mask for dry skin on kefir is prepared with the addition of products that promote deep nutrition.

    Kefir and egg yolk is an excellent tool that promotes deep skin nutrition. It is recommended to add a small spoonful of avocado oil or almond oil to the mixture, this will help get rid of the peeling of the skin of the face.

    Moisturizing kefir mask is prepared with the addition of carrot juice and cottage cheese. To prepare the product, you will need to mix a spoonful of fatty cottage cheese and a spoonful of freshly squeezed carrot juice with kefir until a homogeneous consistency is obtained.

    Mask of kefir, honey and cottage cheese: mix a tablespoon of fatty cottage cheese with a spoonful of natural honey and kefir.

    Based on kefir, you can easily prepare a simple nourishing mask for tired skin. To do this, mix kefir with full-fat yogurt without additives and apply the mixture on your face, gently massaging. The mask deeply nourishes the skin, making it soft and velvety.

  1. In order for a kefir face mask at home to be as effective as possible, you should choose fresh kefir with a short shelf life.
  2. For skin care with enlarged pores and prone to oiliness, you can use sour kefir as a tonic. You can wipe your face with cold low-fat kefir during the day.
  3. To care for aging skin, you should use a kefir mask not only on the face, but also apply it on the neck and décolleté.
  4. A kefir mask that whitens freckles and age spots will help achieve an even matte skin color.
  5. You can freeze kefir and wipe your face with these cubes daily along the massage lines. This will help maintain skin tone, and will also become a good stimulation of blood circulation, so that the complexion will be even, and the skin toned and velvety.

Regular use of simple and effective kefir-based masks will help prolong the youthfulness of facial skin for a long time.

Kefir can be safely called the most affordable and popular hair care product. It was also successfully used by our great-grandmothers, so why shouldn't modern beauties take an example from them? Moreover, the kefir hair mask is really unusually good and effective!

How does kefir-based cosmetics work?

The healing power of kefir lies in its unique composition. Calcium, yeast, chlorine, vitamins E, C, A and B, lactic acid bacteria, potassium, magnesium and protein are just some of the elements that this drink is famous for. And all of them will be presented to your hair absolutely free of charge.

Leading experts in the beauty industry do not get tired of studying the microflora of sour-milk fungus in order to recreate it artificially. By the way, their attempts were not successful, so at the moment, not a single store product can be compared with a natural product.

Now let's find out how it affects the strands?

  1. Oily hair care. The organic acids that make up kefir eliminate oily sheen, stabilize the activity of the sebaceous glands and prevent the strands from getting dirty very quickly. By the way, there is a little secret here: the lower the fat content of the drink, the more organic acids it contains and the more suitable it is for the intended purposes.
  2. Nourishing and moisturizing dried strands. Potassium normalizes the water balance and retains water in the cells, due to which both hair and skin are saturated with life-giving moisture.
  3. Protective functions. Kefir envelops each hair with a thin film that protects them from salon procedures (curling, highlighting, dyeing, drying with a hairdryer) and atmospheric phenomena (snow, frost, wind, ultraviolet radiation). The same film protects the strands from brittleness and increases their immunity.
  4. Strengthening weak bulbs. The presence of vitamins B12 and B2 (riboflavin) turns the fermented milk product into the strongest vitamin bomb that improves blood circulation, increases the number of red blood cells and stops strands from falling out. Hair almost stops falling out!
  5. Stimulation of new hair growth. Thanks to nicotinic acid, niacin and vitamins PP and B3, kefir activates growth processes, speeds up metabolism, prevents premature cell death and the early appearance of gray hair.
  6. Volume increase. Kefir hair mask makes them much thicker and stronger, and this directly affects the volume of hair.
  7. Gives hair elasticity, shine and shine.
  8. Soldering split ends.
  9. Moisturizing and nourishing overdried strands.
  10. Restoration of the hair structure.

These qualities of kefir have been proven by the research of modern scientists, so you can trust them unconditionally.

Have you already gathered in the kitchen to prepare a miracle cure for your hair? Give us a couple more minutes and take note of a couple of important tips.

Tip 1. Do not use a fermented milk product for colored strands. Kefir not only washes away the natural pigment from the strands, but also partially removes the paint from them. If you want to make the strands a little lighter, feel free to use this property for the benefit of your beauty. Of course, you will not get a dazzling blond, but you can protect your hair from hydrogen peroxide and other aggressive substances.

Tip 2. The shelf life of natural kefir is only ten days. Otherwise, preservatives were used in its production, which are unlikely to bring any benefit.

Kefir recipes

The most uncomplicated version of the mask

In the absence of free time, you can make a very simple and quick mask using pure kefir. Just rub it into the root zone and stretch through the hair (unwashed and dry). Next, wrap your head with a film in order to create a steam effect, and wait an hour and a half.

You need to repeat the procedure every week for at least a month.

Many girls try to replace store-bought shampoo with kefir, but this recipe is only suitable for dry hair types. The fact is that this fermented milk product makes the strands somewhat heavier, as a result of which they become very dirty.

Dry hair mask

  • Oil (castor oil, olive or burdock oil) - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
  • Kefir - 3 tbsp. l.;
  • Yolk - 1 pc.

Step by step preparation:

  1. We mix all the components.
  2. We apply the mixture to the strands and hide them under the film.
  3. Wash off after 60 minutes with shampoo.

Universal mask for any type

  • Kefir - 2 teaspoons;
  • Milk - 200 grams.

Mask preparation:

  1. Boil milk and let it cool down.
  2. Add kefir and mix.
  3. Use on wet and clean strands.
  4. Wash off after half an hour.

Another recipe for a universal mask:

Anti-fat mask

  • Kefir - 150 g;
  • Yolk - 1 pc.;
  • Dry mustard - 2 tsp;
  • Honey - 1 teaspoon;
  • Almond or burdock oil - 1 teaspoon;
  • Ether (rosemary or lemon) - 3 drops.

How to make a mask:

  1. We mix all the ingredients.
  2. We add one of the esters.
  3. Lubricate the strands with the mixture.
  4. We warm the head and wait half an hour.
  5. Wash off with shampoo.

By the way, do you know how to wash your hair so that your hair does not get greasy? .

Mask that accelerates the growth of hair

  • Kefir - 1 glass;
  • Bulb - 1 pc.;
  • Burdock oil (1 teaspoon) and yolk - optional.

How to make a mask:

  1. Squeeze out the juice from the onion.
  2. We mix it with kefir.
  3. Adding the rest of the components.
  4. We distribute the mask over the head.
  5. We warm it with a cap.
  6. Wash with shampoo after an hour.

Kefir and egg

  • Kefir - 100 grams;
  • Yolk - 1 pc.;
  • Burdock oil or castor oil - 1 tbsp. a spoon;

Mask preparation:

  1. Beat the yolk with a fork.
  2. We connect all the components.
  3. We apply this mixture to the strands and warm them with a cap.
  4. Wash off the mask after 60 minutes.

Kefir, nettle and burdock for dandruff

Compound:

  • Burdock root or nettle leaves - 2 teaspoons;
  • Water - ¼ cup;
  • Kefir - ¼ cup.

How to make a mask:

  1. Grind burdock root or nettle leaves.
  2. Fill them with water and let it brew.
  3. Filter through a sieve.
  4. We combine the decoction with kefir.
  5. We put on a mask for an hour.
  6. Wash off with shampoo.

Nourishing mask for oily and normal hair

  • Blue clay - 1 tbsp. l.;
  • Kefir - 0.5 cups.

How to make a mask:

  1. Fill clay with kefir.
  2. Lubricate the hair with this mass and rub it into the skin.
  3. Wash off with shampoo after half an hour.

Kefir and black bread

  • Kefir - 0.5 cups;
  • Crumb of bread - a small piece;
  • Sunflower oil - 1 tbsp. a spoon.

How to make a mask:

  1. We moisten the crumb with kefir.
  2. Add vegetable oil.
  3. Stir the mixture and apply it to the strands.
  4. Wash off after 20 minutes.

Mask against split ends

  • High fat kefir - 3 tbsp. spoons;
  • Yolk - 1 pc.;
  • Honey - 1 tbsp. a spoon.

How to make a mask:

  1. We beat the yolk.
  2. We mix it with honey and kefir.
  3. We distribute the mask over the root zone.
  4. We wrap the head with a cap and warm it up from time to time with a hairdryer.
  5. Wash off no earlier than an hour later.

Mask for accelerated growth of strands

  • Kefir - 3 tbsp. spoons;
  • Oil (castor, butter, burdock, olive) - 1 tbsp. a spoon.

How to make a mask:

  1. Mix butter and kefir.
  2. We impregnate the entire length of the strands with the product.
  3. We warm the head with a cap.
  4. I wash my hair in half an hour.

How to use kefir-based masks correctly?

Kefir hair masks will fully work only if you can observe all the nuances:

  • Choose only homemade product;
  • With a dry type of strands, you will need kefir with a fat content of 6% or 3.2%; with fatty - 1% or fat-free; at normal - 2.5%;
  • Before use, kefir must be steamed;
  • If you are using this remedy for the first time, do an allergic test on a separate strand;
  • Most masks are applied to unwashed and wet strands;
  • The steam effect is another necessary condition for the full action of the product;
  • Kefir products can only be used in the root zone, or you can rub along this length - it all depends on the composition;
  • It also affects the exposure time of the mask. If it contains aggressive components (lemon, onion, mustard or cognac), the period is limited to 30 minutes. Otherwise, the mask can be done at least all night;
  • Kefir leaves behind an unpleasant odor. You can get rid of it with the help of vinegar (1 tablespoon per 1 liter of water);
  • Rinse off kefir masks with a mild shampoo;
  • The course of treatment consists of ten procedures done once every 5 days. As you can see, in order to save your hair, it is not at all necessary to buy expensive products.

Home therapy with kefir masks in practice confirms its effectiveness.

FACE MASK FROM KEFIR From the first application, it will help you restore softness to your skin, eliminate oily sheen, smooth out fine wrinkles, and refresh your complexion. Use these effective kefir masks in your home face care and feel the pleasant changes.

1. Why you need to use kefir for the face

Kefir, sour milk, yogurt. Dairy products are very useful products. They are used not only for food. The unique properties of these products allow them to be used in various diseases of internal organs, such as the gastrointestinal tract.

This fermented milk product is also successfully used in home cosmetology. It is inexpensive, always at hand and very effective.

Kefir mask is suitable for any type of face and for any skin problems. It can be used without worrying about damaging the skin.

2. Useful properties of kefir for the face

Kefir acquires its unique properties due to special bacteria. This fermented milk product has an effect on the skin:

amino acids are excellent moisturizers

effectively whitens the skin and removes freckles and age spots

normalizes fat content

makes the skin supple and toned

prevents cell aging and wilting

removes impurities and blackheads.

3. A unique kefir face mask and a few more effective ones!

Before starting application kefir face masks you need to learn a few rules:

never apply kefir masks to open wounds, cuts.

the exposure time of cosmetic products with kefir is about 20-25 minutes.

such procedures are carried out 2-3 times a week and at least a month to achieve the desired effect.

D In order to enhance the effect of cosmetics from this fermented milk product, steam your face or make a scrub before using them. So the pores of the face will open and it will be much easier for the active substances to penetrate the skin. .

3.1.Mask for whitening age spots and freckles

  • 1 st. lies. colorless henna
  • 2 table. spoons of hot water
  • 2 tbsp. spoons of kefir or yogurt
  • 0.5 tsp. ginger root

Pour colorless henna with hot water and soak the mixture for 20 minutes. After that, add fermented milk products and chopped ginger. Apply the mixture on the face along the massage lines for 20 minutes and rinse with water. Lubricate your face with cream.

3.2. Unique anti-aging mask - an alternative to Botox

This remedy can be used for any type of skin. Starch has a unique tightening effect. Kefir rejuvenates and moisturizes.

  • 1 st. lies. potato starch
  • 1 table. lies. homemade kefir
  • 1 tsp. liquid honey
  • 1 protein

Beat the protein and add kefir, honey and starch to it in turn.

Apply the mixture on your face for 15-20 minutes and rinse with running water. Lubricate with nourishing cream.

3.3 Mattifying mask for oily skin

  • 1 table. lies. kelp
  • 2 table. tablespoons low-fat yogurt or kefir

Pour dry kelp with half a glass of cold water and let it swell for 1.5-2 hours. After that, chop the kelp and add fermented milk products.

If you have combination skin, apply only to areas with oily skin.

Wash off the mixture with warm water after 20 minutes.

Wrinkles, dull complexion, "bulldog cheeks", flabby skin... Familiar problems?! Do you want to get rid of them without leaving home? This is possible with the help of an effective cosmetic product, which is specially designed for self-care at home. Now you can carry out procedures for the correction of age-related and mimic wrinkles, increase skin elasticity, and model face oval.

  • 1 table. lies. kefir or yogurt
  • 1 table. lies. black currants (take frozen in winter)
  • 3-4 drops drops of orange essential oil

Grind currant berries in a blender, add fermented milk products and citrus essential oil.

Apply the mixture for 20-25 minutes, rinse with running water, moisturize your face with cream.

3.5.Whitening

Kalina will give the effect of whitening and rejuvenate, and kefir will even out the complexion and moisturize.

  • 1 handful viburnum berries
  • 1 tsp. kefir / yogurt
  • 1 st. lies. oatmeal or rice flour

Mash the viburnum in a clean bowl, if possible, select the bones.

Add flour and dairy product. Apply the mass for 20-25 minutes, then rinse with water.

3.6. Scrub with oatmeal

  • 1 st. lies. oat bran
  • 1 st. lies. kefir
  • 1 ampoule of pharmacy aloe extract

Mix the ingredients thoroughly and apply with massage movements on the face. Massage your skin thoroughly. Leave the mixture on your face for about 20-25 minutes and rinse with water. Apply nourishing cream.

3.7. From parsley and oatmeal

Oatmeal, in addition to brightening properties, will make your skin smooth and supple, parsley has whitening properties.

  • 1 table. a spoonful of chopped parsley
  • 1 st. a spoonful of oatmeal
  • 1 table. a spoonful of kefir

Mix all ingredients thoroughly and apply for 20-25 minutes.

After the set time, wash off the mixture with warm water and apply a nourishing cream.

3.8. Kefir for acne

This tool will perfectly cleanse the skin, remove blackheads and relieve irritation.

  • chicken yolk
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 table. lies. kefir
  • 1 tsp. vodka

Mix all ingredients and apply on face for 15 minutes.

Rinse with running water and apply moisturizer.

3.9. Nourishing mask for dry skin

This cosmetic product will nourish the skin and make the color healthy and young, smooth fine wrinkles.

  • 2 tbsp. spoons of homemade kefir
  • 1 table. tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil - olive, apricot, peach, grape, sea buckthorn, rosehip.

Mix the ingredients and apply on the face for 25-30 minutes

Rinse with water and nourish the skin with cream.

The tool will give a healthy complexion, soften and eliminate oily sheen.

  • 2 tbsp. lies. kefir
  • 1 st. lies. cottage cheese
  • 1 st. lies. carrot fresh
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice

Displace all components and apply on face for 20-25 minutes. Wash off with warm water.

3.11 Anti-aging mask

A very effective remedy to get rid of wrinkles, tighten the skin and even out the complexion.

  • 2 tbsp. spoons of kefir
  • a handful of crushed strawberries, cranberries (can be frozen)
  • 1 st. a spoonful of fat cottage cheese
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Rub the berries with cottage cheese, add kefir and butter to the mixture.

Apply to a cleansed face for 25-30 minutes, rinse with warm water, lubricate the face with cream.

3.12. Nourishing mask for dry skin

This remedy perfectly nourishes dry dehydrated skin, eliminates dryness and nourishes it.

  • 2 tbsp. spoons of kefir
  • 1 st. a spoonful of fresh yeast
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Mix the ingredients thoroughly and apply on the face for 25-30 minutes. Rinse with running water and apply cream.

The kefir face mask is easy to use and very effective in combating various skin problems. But do not forget that cosmetic home remedies are effective when used regularly.

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