Starting today, brewer’s yeast will no longer be just a fundamental ingredient for the preparation of bread or pizza, but a real cosmetic product . Below we list some beauty tricks that have brewer’s yeast as their protagonist.
Brewer’s yeast is obtained from a process of transformation and fermentation of gluten which contains barley, a fundamental mineral for the preparation of the drink. Brewer’s yeast is used for the preparation of bread or desserts, but it is also an excellent food supplement. Today you will discover how to use it to care for the appearance and health of your skin .
The secret of brewer’s yeast lies in its composition : its high content of proteins and B vitamins make it an extraordinary ingredient for regenerating the tissues of our body , especially the skin tissue, nails and hair.
Brewer’s yeast also contains iron, folic acid, minerals such as selenium and zinc, which are essential for our skin. Below we suggest some recipes for face masks based on brewer’s yeast .
Classic mask
The recipe for this mask is as simple as it is effective: just dissolve about 10-12 grams of brewer’s yeast in half a glass of warm water.
First put the yeast in the glass, then add the water little by little, while you dissolve the yeast with your fingers. Stop when the mixture has reached a creamy consistency.
Then apply the mixture to your face, avoiding the eye area. Wait for the mask to dry completely (it will take about 15-20 minutes), then rinse with plenty of water and apply a moisturizer.
Mask for oily skin
The purifying properties of brewer’s yeast also make it an excellent ally against excess sebum and, consequently, against acne and enlarged pores.
Dissolve a block of brewer’s yeast in warm water, let it rest for a couple of minutes, then add the juice of half a lemon.
Apply the mask on your face for 15 minutes, then rinse with plenty of water and apply a moisturizer.
This mask should be applied exclusively during the night hours. Lemon is photosensitizing and makes the skin more sensitive to the sun’s rays.
Yeast and yogurt mask
Dissolve 10 grams of brewer’s yeast in a little warm milk, and mix with 50 grams of natural yogurt.
Once you have obtained a homogeneous mixture, apply to your face and let it dry for 15 minutes before rinsing.