A regular food product like yeast is an indispensable tool in the stock of home cosmetic procedures. Useful components of the product have a complex effect on the scalp and strands, making hair stronger, shiny and healthy.
In combination with products such as chicken eggs, kefir or honey, yeast will help stop hair loss, dandruff, eliminate dryness and much more.
The benefits of yeast for hair
Yeast is released in different forms. Regardless of the form of release, they have a large number of useful substances for healthy hair.
Yeast contains:
- Protein. This is one of the main components of hair strands, the lack of which can be restored with the help of yeast;
- Vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6. B vitamins have a complex effect on curls. Thiamine, aka vitamin B1, improves blood circulation at the roots of the hair. Riboflavin (B2) gives the hair shine and a well-groomed appearance. Vitamin B5 strengthens hair follicles, preventing premature loss and aging. Also regulates the sebaceous glands. Folic acid has a beneficial effect on the renewal of skin cells;
- Trace elements such as potassium, zinc and iron. Lack of potassium and iron leads to hair loss and even baldness. Zinc affects tissue regeneration, accelerates hair growth.
For healthy hair, yeast is used both for external and internal use.
Internally, yeast is taken in the form of biologically active additives (BAA).
Most often, yeast is released as a monocomponent or in combination with other beneficial substances. They may be in the form of tablets, capsules or powder. In this case, the healing effect is obtained not only by the hair, but also by the whole organism.
To achieve a faster result, the external use of yeast will help. Yeast can be used as the only component of masks, or in combination with other products. Yeast is used in "live" or powder form.
Application rules
To prepare a mask of yeast, it is enough to purchase them in a pharmacy in any form. Dry, liquid, brewed or pressed yeast will do.
In order to prepare an effective mask, followrecommendations:
- Before mixing all the components of the mask, it is necessary that the yeast ferment. To do this, dilute the yeast in a small amount of warm milk or water. No need to heat water to boiling water. To accelerate the reaction of yeast, 30-35 ° C is enough.
- During yeast swelling, the mixture should be stirred periodically so that no lumps form.
- Most masks need to be applied to the scalp with massaging movements and gradually spread over the curls with a comb or hands.
- Favorable conditions during the procedure creates the desired temperature at the roots of the hair. For maximum effect, it is recommended to wrap your head in polyethylene and a towel.
- You need to wash your hair not in hot, but in warm water. High temperatures damage the hair structure.It is especially worth paying attention to temperature if there is an egg in the mask. An elevated temperature can begin the coagulation process and it will be more difficult to wash off such a mask.
- If the mask uses products that leave an unpleasant odor (onions, garlic), you can add lemon juice or essential oils that eliminate odor to the rinsing water.
- You can also use shampoo after the masks.
These simple rules will help to achieve the desired result in the shortest possible time.
Effective Hair Masks with Yeast
There are many recipes for yeast-based masks. More positive reviews get recipes using:
- Dairy products (milk, kefir, yogurt);
- Extracts of medicinal plants (chamomile, calendula, sage, etc.);
- Various essential oils;
- Honey and kiwi.
In each recipe, it is worth paying attention to the required ingredients and method of application. If necessary, you can replace the ingredient with another with similar actions. For example, replace lemon essential oil with orange oil, etc.
You should not keep the mask less or more than the recommended time. Choose a mask according to your hair type. Before buying the necessary products, pay attention to the expiration date.
With kefir
Dairy products contain protein and calcium, as well as vitamins B and E, which restore the structure and nourish the hair.
A mask of yeast and kefir will eliminate brittleness, as well as create a small lamination effect, which will protect the curls from harmful external factors.
For the recipe would need:
- 2 tsp dry yeast;
- 0.5 l kefir;
- 2 tbsp. l honey;
To prepare, you need to dissolve the dry yeast in a small amount of water or milk (20-30 minutes). Next, add kefir and honey to the mass. Mix the mask thoroughly and apply to the hair roots. Keep the mask for 50-60 minutes. During the procedure, you need to cover the hair with polyethylene, and on top with a towel.
The course of masks with honey and kefir can be carried out 1 time per week for 1-2 months. Then you should take a break of several months so that there is no addiction.
With egg yolk
You can use dry hair to moisturize and nourish dry hair. chicken eggs. The yolk contains a large amount of vitamins A, D, E, B and fatty acids, which perfectly nourish and prevent hair loss.
You will need:
- 3 tbsp. l dry or wet yeast;
- 1 yolk of a chicken egg;
- 3-4 drops of castor oil.
To prepare the mask, you need to dilute the yeast in warm water (30-35 °), leaving the mixture to infuse for 50-60 minutes. In the resulting mass add and mix the yolk, a few drops of castor oil.
Apply the mask to the hair, spread over the entire length and rinse off after 30-40 minutes. The procedure can be carried out 1-2 times a week for 2 months.
With onions and butter
Onions - one of the most common components in masks of folk recipes. This is an indispensable product that strengthens hair roots and fights against baldness.
Essential Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. l dry yeast;
- 1 tbsp. l onion juice;
- 1 tsp burdock oil;
- 1 tsp castor oil.
To prepare the mask, you need to dissolve the dry yeast in a small amount of warm water. As soon as the yeast swells, burdock and castor oil must be added to the mixture. The components must be mixed to a homogeneous mass and rub into the roots of the hair, leave on 20-30 minutes. The procedures are carried out Once a week within a month.
The feature of the onion mask is that it does not need to be distributed over the entire hair growth. Onions have a specific and persistent odor that is not easy to remove.
To ensure that your surroundings do not suffer from a specific aroma, using masks with onion content, you must be guided by the following the rules:
- Add only juice, since it is onion gruel that contains most of the components that create the smell;
- Add vinegar or lemon juice to the rinse water;
- If the smell is pungent, dissolve the colorless clay in water, add a little lemon essential oil to it and rinse your head.
These tips will help you apply the mask with yeast and onion without unpleasant consequences.
With chamomile and sage
Yeast in combination with decoctions of medicinal plants will help accelerate hair growth. For cooking you will need the following Components:
- 1 tbsp. l yeast
- 100 ml of chamomile decoction;
- 100 ml of sage broth;
- 1 tbsp. l burdock oil;
- 3-5 drops of eucalyptus essential oil.
To prepare the mask, pour yeast into a decoction of chamomile and sage and leave the mixture to brew for 30 minutes. Next, add burdock and eucalyptus oil to the resulting mass and mix thoroughly.
The finished mask is applied to the hair. You need to rub the mask into the head with massaging movements, slowly distributing your hands over all the strands. Hold the mask for up to 1 hour.
The mask can be kept on your head for up to an hour. Then everything from the head must be washed off with shampoo. To get a more visible effect, you should put on a bath cap and wrap a towel around your head.
Such masks can be made no more 2 times a week. You will get a visible result after 1-2 months of using the recipe.
With red pepper
Red pepper is an excellent product that activates hair follicles and accelerates hair growth. In combination with yeast, they only enhance your effect, as well as strengthen the hair roots and prevent premature loss.
For cooking masks would need:
- 45 g brewer's yeast;
- 25 ml of water;
- 2.5 cups of pepper tincture;
The recipe for cooking is very simple. First of all, yeast is dissolved in warm water. Then add pepper tincture and mix.
The finished mass is applied to the scalp and evenly distributed along the length of a straight comb. The mask is applied to dry or wet hair. The procedure lasts for 20-30 minutes, no more. Then the mass must be washed off with warm water.
With mustard and sugar
Mustard is a natural product that has a warming effect on the scalp. This improves blood circulation and, as a result, hair growth.
List of ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. l yeast
- 125 ml of milk;
- 1 tsp mustard powder;
- 1 tbsp. l granulated sugar.
Before mixing the products, you need to warm the milk to 30-35 °. Then add yeast and sugar to the warm liquid, leave to soak for 30-40 minutes. As the mask comes ready, apply it to the hair roots with massaging movements. The procedure is carried out 10-30 minutes.
You need to carefully monitor the time, since mustard can be irritating to the skin or cause allergies.
With kiwi for colored hair
Kiwi has indispensable components that will restore the structure of the hair and can relieve dry hair after frequent dyeing. Kiwi is also known for being the only product that can prevent the appearance of gray hair.
To make a recipe required 1-2 kiwis and 2 tbsp. l dry yeast. Yeast should be diluted in a small amount of water and left to brew for 1 hour. Kiwi must be opened with a fork and added to yeast.
The finished mask should be applied to wet hair, spread over the entire length and rinse through 30 minutes. Similar therapy can be given. 1-2 times a week.
With yogurt for recovery
Yogurt is a useful dairy product for hair. It contains vitamins A, B, C, K, which are responsible for the body's immunity, and therefore for the health of the hair.
Amino acids, lactic acid and calcium in the composition can strengthen the hair structure, preventing hair loss. Especially a mask with yeast and yogurt is suitable for owners of dry hair.
For one procedure will need:
- 10 gr. live yeast;
- 2 tbsp. l yogurt;
- 1 tsp liquid honey.
To prepare the mask, you need to dissolve the yeast in warm sour milk (approximately 30 °), after which the mixture is infused for 40-60 minutes. Then you need to slightly warm the honey and add it to the mixture.
The mixture is applied to dry hair, distributing the comb along the entire length. Procedure lasts 20-30 minutes, then the mask is washed off with warm water.Mask with yogurt can be used 1-2 times a week.
Dandruff mask
Dandruff is a common problem in men and women. It occurs as a result of disruption of the sebaceous glands. White “flakes” at the root of the hair are scaly exfoliation of skin particles.
To normalize the sebaceous glands and moisturize the scalp, you can use a mask containing cocoa butter and chamomile.
The following will be required Ingredients:
- 100 ml of kefir;
- 10 g dry yeast;
- 3-4 drops of cocoa essential oil;
- 3-4 drops of chamomile oil.
To prepare a mask for dandruff, you need to heat kefir to 30-35 ° and add yeast there. The mass should roam for about 1 hour. Apply the finished mixture to the hair roots with massaging movements. The procedure lasts 30-40 minutes, after which the mask is washed off.
As a prevention of dandruff for dry hair, the mask can be done 1-2 times a month. If you use the mask as a therapy, then the procedure should be carried out regularly, 1-2 times a week, until the desired result is achieved.
With protein from falling out
Protein can be called a building material for human cells and tissues. If a lack of this element is detected in the body, the skin condition worsens, the hair roots weaken and hair falls out.
You can restore the protein content in the body using a proven mask with egg protein and yeast. For the recipe will need:
- 10 gr. yeast
- 1 chicken protein.
To prepare the mask, you need to pre-soak the yeast in a small amount of water (for 1 hour). Beat the protein until foam appears and add to the yeast. A homogeneous mass is rubbed into the wet roots of the hair, making a light massage of the head. The procedure lasts 40-60 minutes, after which the mask is washed off with warm water and shampoo. The mask can be done 1-2 times a week.
Contraindications
Yeast has a large number of beneficial properties for hair, which require long-term care and recovery. Before using masks, it is worth considering the presence of contraindications for this product.
As such, there are no contraindications for masks. Yeast is a universal remedy for any type of hair.
But each organism is unique, no one is immune from the presence of individual intolerance from any component of the mask. To exclude this possibility, it is necessary to conduct a small test to determine an allergic reaction.
To do this, a small amount of the mixture must be applied to the bend of the elbow and hold for as long as provided in the mask recipe. If after the elapsed time there is no redness or rash on your skin, the mask is suitable for use. If you feel uncomfortable, it is better to opt for another mask.
Also, you need to pay attention to the additional components of the mask. They may not be suitable for your hair type. If you have a very dry hair type, give preference to moisturizing ingredients or essential oils in the composition. Oily hair, on the contrary, should not use a composition in which there are products that enhance the secretion of fat.
How to choose a yeast?
Using wet yeast in the preparation of masks, you need to choose the right product. Live yeast contains more nutrients than others. But only a quality product can achieve a beneficial effect.
You need to buy yeast in the store. pay attention to the following:
- Structure and color. Fresh yeast has a light beige hue. They break well and quickly react with a liquid.
- Shelf life in open form of the product is a couple of months, so if you do not plan a long course, give preference to smaller packages.
- If the yeast is very soft and slippery, then the product suffered from a lack of oxygen. Such yeast for the mask will not work.
- The smell should not be pungent. Although the yeast has an aroma, it can most likely be called pleasant. If the smell leaves an unpleasant impression, then you should not buy yeast.
- If the product expires, then cracks can be seen on the surface of the yeast.Cracks also occur when the temperature drops. But in any case, you do not need to take such a product.
- Packaging must be complete and leakproof.
When choosing the right product and following all sets of rules and recommendations, you will get an excellent healing effect from the procedures. Masks will help get rid of dryness, dandruff and hair loss.
