For thousands of years, kefir has been valued for its benefits to people. Its probiotics, vitamins and minerals help maintain health and support skin care. Here are a few face masks and skin-care preparations you can make at home.
Benefits for the Skin
- Rich in probiotics
Probiotics help strengthen the skin’s natural barrier.
- Vitamins and minerals
Vitamin B2 helps maintain the skin’s normal functions.
- Hydration
Kefir is also very moisturizing. Its lactic acid is a gentle, natural exfoliant that even sensitive skin can use, giving the skin a natural glow.
- Firmness and moisture
Probiotics help moisturize the skin, while the vitamins and minerals help improve its firmness.
DIY Kefir Masks for Different Skin Types
1. Honey and kefir mask for dry skin
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of milk kefir
- 1 tablespoon of honey
Instructions:
- Mix the milk kefir and honey evenly in a bowl.
- Gently apply to your face and leave on for 15–20 minutes.
- Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
This mask helps nourish and hydrate dry skin. Honey is a natural humectant that locks in moisture beneath the skin’s surface while improving its condition.
2. Turmeric and kefir mask for oily skin
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of milk kefir
- 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder
Instructions:
- Mix the milk kefir and turmeric powder evenly in a bowl.
- Gently apply to your face and leave on for 15–20 minutes.
- Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
This mask may help reduce excess oil production. Turmeric has natural antioxidant properties and may reduce redness and swelling in acne-prone skin while improving its condition.
3. Oatmeal and kefir mask for sensitive skin
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of milk kefir
- 1 tablespoon of cooked oatmeal
Instructions:
- Mix the milk kefir and cooked oatmeal evenly in a bowl.
- Gently apply to your face and leave on for 15–20 minutes.
- Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
Oatmeal is a useful exfoliating ingredient that gently removes dead skin cells from sensitive skin while improving its condition.
4. Avocado and kefir mask for mature skin
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of milk kefir
- 1/2 an avocado, mashed
Instructions:
- Mix the milk kefir and mashed avocado evenly in a bowl.
- Gently apply to your face and leave on for 15–20 minutes.
- Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
Avocado’s natural oils may deeply moisturize mature skin, helping it look youthful and improving its condition.
Skin-Care Preparations
- Cleanser
Put some milk kefir on a cotton pad and gently wipe your face to remove dirt and impurities. Rinse with warm water.
- Toner
Mix equal parts purified water and milk kefir, then gently massage onto your face. The lactic acid in the kefir gently removes dead skin cells.
- Moisturizer
Gently massage a small spoonful of milk kefir onto your face. Its probiotics and vitamins help moisturize the skin.
