The main thing to know how to properly use this sour milk product, so as not to damage the skin of the face.
Kefir Face Mask
Kefir is a truly magical remedy that helps to eat in a balanced way, lose weight and feel light in the whole body. But this is not all, in fact, the beneficial properties of kefir are much more diverse. Many women call this fermented milk product one of the most effective and almost universal cosmetics. It is used for the care of nails, hair, body and most importantly - the skin of the face. Kefir has toning properties, perfectly whitens the skin, cleans and returns a healthy radiance. At the same time, masks from kefir can be easily prepared at home. It is only necessary to know how to use kefir in certain situations, for specific purposes. There are dozens of varieties of kefir masks that help to cope with a variety of problems. So how do you turn ordinary yogurt into a miracle cure for skin care? Let's try to understand.
Mask of yogurt : choose according to the type of skin.
Every woman who carefully looks after herself knows exactly what type of skin she has. Of course, and the mask for different skin types will differ. So, for example, for normal skin, the means that support natural beauty and help the process of thorough cleansing of the skin are suitable.
Very effective for normal skin is a face mask made from a mixture of kefir and oatmeal. It is necessary to take three tablespoons of yogurt and one tablespoon of oat flour, mix this mixture well and distribute it on a gauze napkin. It is advisable to cover a napkin with oats and kefir mass on top with another, clean napkin. Keep this mask for 20-25 minutes, then remove the remainders of the mixture with a cotton swab soaked in a tonic.
For those women who are owners of oily skin, the next face mask of kefir will do . You should take a tablespoon of yeast (conventional, which is used for baking). Yeast mixed with kefir, and then in this mixture is added a teaspoon of lemon juice and a few drops of a three per cent solution of hydrogen peroxide. Then it is necessary to carefully grind this mass until the moment it begins to foam. A cotton swab should be applied to the resulting mixture on the face and held for 10-15 minutes. The mask is removed with a cotton swab, previously moistened in warm boiled water or in herbal decoction (for example, in a decoction of chamomile or sage). Such a cosmetic product perfectly helps to pull the expanded pores, gently cleanses and whitens the skin a little.
Owners of dry skin can recommend a nutritious and moisturizing mask from a mixture of two tablespoons of fresh kefir, a teaspoon of vegetable oil (preferably olive oil), a tablespoon of cottage cheese and a tablespoon of carrot juice (of course, freshly squeezed). This mask should be applied for 20 minutes, and then removed with a swab dipped in a warm herbal decoction. It is also recommended after cosmetic procedures for a couple of minutes to hold a napkin moistened in the same decoction of herbs on the skin.
For each problem - "kefir" solution
It should be noted that kefir is one of the most effective means for caring for problem skin. So, for example, with a black dot helps to cope with a mask made at home from a tablespoon of yogurt and the same amount of rice flour. To this mass, you need to add a pinch of soda, then moisten the resulting mixture with a cotton swab and vigorously massage the problem areas - chin, forehead, cheeks. Another common skin problem is acne. In order to calm the skin, you should apply for 10-15 minutes a mask of pure kefir, and then wash it with herbal decoction. But to combat the signs of early aging is very effective mask, made from two tablespoons of kefir, one tablespoon of rice flour and a spoon of citrus juice - for example, from orange or grapefruit. This mask should be left for 10-15 minutes. It will help smooth wrinkles and most importantly, prevent the emergence of new ones.