Brewer's yeast for skin. Treatment of acne and blackheads

On the pages of our magazine Scrubs.ru we have already written about the benefits of yeast face masks, so today we will dwell in detail on the beneficial properties of brewer's yeast and talk about how they help cope with acne.

Brewer's yeast is a microorganism belonging to a class of fungi that was originally used only in the production of beer. You can purchase them at the pharmacy and use their beneficial properties for skin and hair in practice.

Brewer's yeast, unlike other methods of treating acne (for example, using a laser), is an inexpensive and generally effective therapy.

Brewer's yeast is a storehouse of useful minerals and trace elements, and helps not only eliminate the consequence - acne, but also the cause, which, as a rule, lies in the lack of certain elements or the unbalanced functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

Benefits of yeast for facial skin

Yeast is a product of fungal origin. They contain a large number of useful microelements and vitamins. Products based on this substance have anti-aging and anti-inflammatory effects.

Yeast-based masks are a nutritious medium that has a rejuvenating and firming effect.

Substances that make up yeast (table)

Thus, yeast-based products activate the processes of rejuvenation and cell regeneration. Helps moisturize dry skin and also get rid of oily shine.

This is interesting! Many scientists argue that fungi and yeast could well have had a common ancestor with humans. Research into this theory shows that there are many similarities in our protein structures. Alexander Belov, a scientist who is the author of the theory of involution, claims that the ancestor of fungi and yeast was an intelligent creature.

Can yeast cause harm?

Unfortunately, yeast is still harmful. In particular, this applies to baker's yeast. The thing is that the shelf life of this product is very short, so eating stale baked goods can result in food poisoning. Some scientists never tire of insisting that bread yeast has an extremely negative effect on human health. This is due to the fact that when yeast enters the intestines with flour products, they actively multiply there and absorb vitamins and microelements contained in the food. Over time, yeast displaces the natural microflora in the intestines, which can lead to dysbacteriosis, various diseases and even cancer. This may also be the cause of frequent thrush in women.

Baker's yeast is more resistant to temperatures and external influences, so it penetrates the body and spreads through the bloodstream to all organs. Thanks to its enormous reproductive abilities, this yeast creates favorable conditions for the proliferation of harmful bacteria and parasites. With regular consumption of baked goods, the environment in the stomach becomes acidic, which also has a beneficial effect on the development of parasites. And in combination with starch, gallstone disease, chronic constipation, flatulence and other intestinal disorders can develop over time.

Yeast can cause significant harm to people who are allergic to this product. Well, if we take into account industrially produced yeast, then its composition (even according to GOST) leaves much to be desired.

Indications for use

Indications for the use of yeast masks and lotions as cosmetics:

1. Dryness. The biotin contained in the product helps eliminate flaking and a feeling of tightness. It is important to use some kind of moisturizing component (for example, sour cream) when preparing the product.
2. Inflammation, acne, pimples, blackheads. Yeast helps prevent excessive secretion of the exocrine glands, and also has an anti-inflammatory effect, which allows you to fight existing defects on the face.
3. Oily skin. The product actively tightens pores and dries out the surface of the face. Removes excess sebum and normalizes its production.
4. Signs of aging (withering, wrinkles, etc.). The collagen contained in yeast actively smooths out wrinkles and prevents the appearance of new ones. Tones, rejuvenates and tightens the skin.
5. Unnatural color (yellowness, redness, grayness, pallor). Yeast thanks to niacin evens out the tone and shade of the face. The color becomes more natural and natural.

Yeast successfully fights various facial skin problems

Useful tips

Before you start preparing cosmetics from yeast, there are some important tips to consider:

1. The mixture from the product must be used immediately after preparation, since most of the beneficial microelements, minerals and substances are lost during storage.
2. After applying the mask, it is best to lie down and rest during the cleansing and rejuvenation procedure. You should not do household chores, as the muscles must be relaxed so that the yeast penetrates as deeply as possible.
3. For masks and other products, it is better to take a “live” product (in the form of pressed blocks), it contains much more useful substances. Liquid brewer's yeast will also work. But if you only have dry granules on hand, you can use them too.
4. The duration of preparation of the product from dry yeast is 20–30 minutes (they must be diluted with a small amount of warm water), from ordinary yeast in a briquette — 1–1.5 hours (before use, you should crumble the product and add water). Liquid brewer's yeast is already completely ready to create a cosmetic product.
5. Before starting the procedure, your face should be steamed well. This can be done using a hot compress, a decoction bath, or washing with hot water. The pores will open and the product components will better penetrate deep into the cells.
   

   If the skin is dry, then for steaming you should use decoctions of the following herbs: chamomile, sage, parsley, mint. For oily skin types, oak bark, sage, string, and wormwood are suitable. If there is inflammation, you can use decoctions of calendula, plantain, and celandine.

6. To maximize the effect of the mask, you should use clean, high-quality water: still mineral water, filtered. If it is possible to use water only from the tap, then it must be left for at least a day.
7. To avoid an allergic reaction, do a test: apply a little prepared mask or lotion to your wrist. If after some time a rash and irritation appear, then using yeast as a cosmetic product for facial skin is strictly prohibited.
8. While preparing the mask, you must periodically stir the mixture to avoid the formation of lumps.
9. The duration of the procedure varies. This depends on the additional components contained in the mask and on the individual characteristics of the person. The average duration is 10–30 minutes. But you can’t over-expose the mask, as the yeast can dry out and turn into a crust, which, when washed off, can easily damage sensitive areas of the skin.
10. Before the procedure, you can also use a facial scrub (made from salt, soda, etc.) to remove dead cells and impurities.
11. To achieve the desired effect, it is necessary to carry out at least 12–15 procedures (about 2 times a week). To prevent skin aging, the complex should be repeated every six months.
12. You can remove the mask with warm water or milk, as well as a decoction of herbs that suit your skin type.

Brewer's yeast with sulfur or regular food?

Lean beef, almost all types of fish and seafood, dairy products (milk itself, cottage cheese, cheese), eggs, beans and cabbage are rich in sulfur. But it is not always possible to get the required daily sulfur intake from food. For example, if you need to adhere to a certain diet menu, or if you are allergic to certain types of foods. Brewer's yeast with additives will come in handy.

I have a friend who doesn’t eat a lot of healthy and simply delicious things. Moreover, just like that, for no apparent reason. I don't like the taste and that's it. This is a voluntary dietary restriction. I'm not even talking about children with poor appetite, whose poor mothers suffer from the powerlessness to instill proper eating behavior in their children.

Especially for children, there is brewer's yeast with sulfur and other substances necessary for the growing body. They are practically tasteless, the dosage is small, and children usually take them without problems. Especially if the dietary supplement comes in the form of glazed dragees.

Regular brewer's yeast with selenium in the form of tablets can be turned into powder and added, for example, to porridge, if it does not work out any other way. Children can take this vitamin and mineral complex from the age of three. You need to consult a doctor, carefully read the instructions for the drug, and strictly follow the dosage.

Popular cosmetic recipes made from yeast

Using various components will help you create a large number of different masks that will differ in their effect and suit different skin types.

Cleansers

Milkshake

Components:

• 2 tablespoons yeast;
• milk (the amount required is such that the consistency of the product is similar to fairly thick sour cream).

The mask is applied to the face for about 20–25 minutes. Wash off with warm water. Designed for any skin type.

It is better to use homemade full-fat milk, which contains the maximum amount of nutrients. This product perfectly nourishes, rejuvenates and softens the skin.

There should be enough milk so that the product does not drip when used.

Vitamin cocktail

Components:

• 1 tablespoon yeast;
• 2-3 tablespoons of fresh fruit juice (you can use apricot, grapes, apple, melon), vegetables (carrots, pumpkin, etc.) or berries (watermelon, gooseberries, cherries).

The amount of juice may vary. The consistency should be like sour cream (so that the product stays on the face and does not drip). The bowl with the mask must be placed in warm water and wait until the yeast “comes to life” (starts to ferment). The procedure takes 20–30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Suitable for all skin types, helps cope with acne.

Natural juice from berries, fruits or vegetables perfectly nourishes and rejuvenates the skin. With its help it is easy to cope with signs of fatigue.

With the help of natural juice it is easy to cope with signs of fatigue

Anti-aging products

Kefir mask

Compound:

• 2 tablespoons dry or compressed yeast;
• 2 tablespoons sour cream;
• 2 tablespoons of kefir.

Kefir and sour cream must be used at room temperature, so before preparing the product, it is recommended to remove these components from the refrigerator in advance. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and leave in a warm place for about half an hour. Apply to face for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm running water. Use for any skin type.

Kefir brightens the skin, helps tighten pores, and removes shine. Sour cream perfectly softens and moisturizes.

Special effect

Compound:

• pressed live yeast;
• warm water (you need enough of it to get a thick sour cream consistency).

Mix the yeast thoroughly in water and leave in a warm place until it begins to come to life and “play.” Then apply the mask to your face for 15 minutes. Use for any skin type.

Anti-wrinkle

Oil mask

Compound:

• 2 tablespoons pressed live yeast;
• oil (sunflower, olive, flaxseed).

You need enough oil to get a mask of medium thickness. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and apply the mixture to your face for 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Should be used for normal to dry skin.

Almost any oil that can be eaten is good at fighting the signs of aging, especially wrinkles. The product gives the skin elasticity, making it softer and silkier.

Honey paradise

Components:

• 1 teaspoon honey;
• 1 tablespoon live yeast;
• 2 tablespoons of warm milk;
• 1 teaspoon fish oil.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Place the bowl with the mask in hot water for 10–15 minutes. The product should be applied to a layer of fatty cream. The duration of the procedure is 15 minutes. Suitable for all skin types.

Honey is a natural antiseptic and acts as a scrub. But its main feature is its high water content. That is why it perfectly moisturizes the dermis.

Sea buckthorn remedy

Compound:

• 1 tablespoon live pressed yeast;
• 1 tablespoon sea buckthorn oil.

Mix the ingredients thoroughly and apply to the face for 15 minutes. You can wash it off with a warm decoction of herbs that suit your skin type.

Yeast anti-wrinkle mask (video)

Products included in anti-aging products (gallery)

Sea buckthorn oil prevents the first signs of skin aging

Vitamin A, included in fish oil, is responsible for skin regeneration

Milk improves complexion

Olive oil gives skin elasticity

Honey perfectly moisturizes the skin

For pimples, blackheads and blackheads

Brewer's yeast lotion

Compound:

• 1 tablespoon brewer's yeast (liquid);
• 1 teaspoon of three percent hydrogen peroxide.

Mix the ingredients and apply to the face for 10 minutes. Rinse with water. Can be used as a lotion morning and evening. Suitable for oily and combination skin.

Hydrogen peroxide and fresh yeast

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp. live yeast;
• 1 tsp. hydrogen peroxide (3%).

Mix everything thoroughly and apply to a clean face for 15 minutes. Wash off with warm green tea infusion. After the procedure, apply cream. Suitable for normal to oily skin.

Peroxide is an antiseptic that works well against pathogenic bacteria, removes excess sebum and dead skin particles.

With dry yeast and essential oils

Compound:

• 1 tablespoon dry yeast;
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice;
• 3 drops of tea tree essential oil;
• 2 tablespoons of water;
• 3 drops of eucalyptus essential oil;
• one egg white.

Mix yeast and water to the consistency of sour cream, then add freshly squeezed lemon juice, protein and essential oils. Apply the mask for 10–15 minutes. Rinse off with cool water. For all skin types.

Brewer's yeast is good for making lotions

Refreshments

For aging skin

Compound:

• 1 tablespoon pressed yeast;
• 2 tablespoons of warm milk;
• 1 tablespoon fruit or vegetable juice;
• 1 egg.

Mix the yeast with milk, then add the egg and juice. Apply the mask to your face for 20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water or herbal decoction. Suitable for any skin type.

Banana mask

Compound:

• 2 tablespoons dry yeast;
• 2 tablespoons sour cream;
• ½ fresh banana;
• 3 tablespoons of mineral water at room temperature.

Mix yeast and mineral water, then add the remaining ingredients. Keep on face for at least 20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water. Suitable for any skin type.

For an even complexion

Whitening mask

Compound:

• 1 tablespoon yeast;
• 2-3 tablespoons lemon or grapefruit juice.

Mix the components thoroughly. Apply the mask for 20 minutes. Rinse with water at room temperature. Suitable for normal and combination skin.

Lemon juice is excellent for lightening and helping to fight age spots.

Even tone

Compound:

• 2 eggs;
• 2 tablespoons yeast (dry or pressed);
• 2 teaspoons honey;
• 1 tablespoon rice flour;
• 1 tablespoon warm milk.

First you need to thoroughly mix the milk and yeast, then add the remaining ingredients. Apply the product in a thick layer for 20 minutes. Rinse off with water at room temperature. For normal and combination skin types.