Kefir face masks. Recipes and rules of application for acne, wrinkles, for oily skin

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 firming, brightening and anti-inflammatory properties.

The benefits of kefir for the face

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 a healthy looking skin is impossible.

It contains:

• vitamin A, which makes the skin renew itself more actively;
• B vitamins, they protect the skin from UV rays, contribute to its oxygenation, heal from acne and inflammation;
• vitamin C helps to improve skin tone, smooth wrinkles;
• tocopherol performs the task of detoxifying the skin, restoring its protective properties;
• biotin - its deficiency causes dermatoses.

Kefir also contains trace elements: sulfur, chlorine, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus. In addition, kefir has an optimal combination of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, due to which it moisturizes and nourishes the skin well.

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Indications and contraindications

Indications for using a kefir mask:

• oily, dry, sensitive skin (select additional ingredients);
• aging skin, wrinkles;
• peeling;
• acne;
• inflammation.

There are practically no contraindications for the kefir mask. The only side effect can be individual intolerance, manifested in the form of an allergic reaction on the face, and the allergy is often caused not by kefir, but by any of the additional components.

Cooking rules

1. To prepare a kefir mask, it is optimal to use kefir, which has stood in the refrigerator for some time. Kefir of 5-7 days of freshness is just right.
2. The properties of the mask will be greatly enhanced if you add the appropriate ingredients to it.

   

3. It is recommended to mix and apply the mass with a wooden spatula.

Kefir mask application

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

1. In order for the mask to have the proper effect on the skin, it is necessary to apply it to a surface that is free from contamination. For this purpose, use a lotion or tonic.
2. Then you need to wash with hot water to steam your face a little, so the components of the mask are absorbed deeper.
3. The mask is applied to the face and neck with a wooden spatula along the massage lines, without affecting the area around the eyes. The mass should be at room temperature.
4. Leaving kefir for a while for exposure, then wash it off with either warm water or warm milk (the effect will be more pronounced).If water was used, then after rinsing the composition, contrasting washes are performed.

For the skin around the eyes

If you use kefir masks for the eyelids, you can significantly refresh the skin, get rid of fine wrinkles, and whiten the skin. Thus, you can take care of the eyelid skin 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 do a light massage of the lower eyelid and apply a cream to moisturize the skin of the eyelids and face.

For acne

The mask containing yolk, lemon juice and vodka has a complex cleansing effect. It removes pimples, acne, cleanses pores from blackheads. Together you need to combine 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 out the skin, this mask is best suited for cleansing oily skin. And it should be kept for no more than 15 minutes.

With clay and lemon for blackheads

1. For 2 tbsp. kefir take the same amount of rolled oats, 1 tsp. soda and squeeze 1 tsp. lemon juice. All ingredients are combined and applied to the face for 20 minutes. Then the composition must be washed off with water at room temperature.
2. Another mask that effectively deals with blackheads, absorbs excess oil, brightens the skin and has a moisturizing effect, contains lemon juice. You need to combine 2 tbsp. kefir, squeeze lemon juice - take 2 tbsp. and mix with 1 tbsp. clay of any color (black, blue, green, white). All components must be mixed until smooth and applied to the face for 20 minutes.

With bread

Bread and kefir, if mixed, will be an excellent option for a mask that removes oily shine and cleanses the skin. You need to cut off two pieces of rye bread and pour it with kefir taken from the refrigerator... The bread is left for a while so that it is soaked in kefir.

When it gets wet, you need to 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 components, 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

Kefir and gelatin are combined in a 3: 2 ratio. Put the mixture in 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 completely solidify. The resulting film is removed from the face.

With aspirin

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

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

Aspirin also dries out the skin, so it is most suitable for the oily type. And since aspirin is an acid, the compound containing it acts as a chemical peel. This 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 breastfeeding, individual intolerance, trauma and skin damage.

Honey and kefir mask

Kefir mask with honey is also suitable for oily skin care, as it removes oily shine. 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 does not overheat much, otherwise useful substances will disappear. Beat the protein until a persistent foam, pour in kefir and honey. Mix. Spread the mass on the skin. Hold for 20 minutes.

With oatmeal for combination skin

This mask has unique properties: on the one hand, it moisturizes dry skin, on the other hand, removes excess oil., therefore it is optimal for skin with oily areas in the T-zone, and dry cheeks. Oatmeal powder made from flakes perfectly absorbs sebum, while filling the skin with beneficial substances, and kefir will moisturize dry areas.

5 tbsp kefir must be heated to a warm state and oatmeal powder added 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 revitalize the skin.

With yeast

The yeast mask is ideal for dry skin care because it effectively removes 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 on for a few minutes for the yeast to work, and then applied to your face for 30 minutes. Then 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. Also lemon 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, mix. To give the desired consistency to the composition, add 1 tbsp. potato starch and mix again. The mask is distributed over the skin of the face and after 20 minutes, washed off with warm water, several contrasting rinses are made, ending with cold water.

With parsley

A bunch of parsley should be washed well, cut very finely so that there is more juice. Can be chopped with a blender. Add 2 tablespoons 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 skin, age spots, refreshes the complexion. Especially suitable for oily skin. If used on dry skin, apply a moisturizer after application. Not suitable for thin skin and couperose-prone skin. 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. Grate the cucumber on a fine grater. Then mix with 2 tbsp. kefir 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 the skin a little, so it works well 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 acne-prone skin and prevents new breakouts. A raw chicken egg must be divided into white and yolk.

The yolk is set aside - it is not needed, and the protein is beaten with a whisk or mixer until foamy. Add 3 tbsp to it. kefir, 1 tbsp. fresh carrot juice, 1 tsp. lemon juice and 1 tbsp. low fat cottage cheese. Stir 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 herbs and flowers of sage officinalis. Herbs are brewed with a glass of boiling water, infused for about 15 minutes.

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

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With added cocoa

The mask with cocoa and kefir removes the oily sheen, helps to cleanse and tighten pores. It should be done 1-2 times a week in a course of 10 procedures. Take 2 tbsp. each ingredient: cocoa, rolled oats, kefir. Oatmeal needs to be crushed, you can grind it in a coffee grinder.

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

With kefir and cinnamon

The cinnamon and kefir mask is suitable for all skin types. You just need to pick up the desired fat content of kefir. If the skin is oily - take fat-free, if dry - oily. The cinnamon mask 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 as it is, or you can add 1 tsp. honey and another 1 tbsp. oatmeal. Honey is rich in nutrients and oatmeal is good for cleansing the skin. 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. Masks made of sour kefir 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 spread over the face, you can point it. After 20-30 minutes, the kefir is removed with cool water.

With green tea

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

Green tea (2 tablespoons) should be crushed, for example, by rubbing the leaves with your palms. The vegetable powder is combined with 1 tsp. olive oil, 2 tablespoons 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

Squeeze juice from aloe leaves - 2 tbsp is required, rub a small piece of potatoes - take 1 tbsp. masses. Combine the juice with grated potatoes and add a little kefir. Spread the mass over the skin for 20 minutes. Applying the mask 2 times a week, you can get rid of age spots, cleanse your face from blackheads, and even out your skin tone.

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

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