Homemade cottage cheese lovers probably have too much whey. If the production of fermented dairy products is not your strong point, today this very trendy healthy product can be bought ready-made or even quickly frozen from good kefir. Then spark a fierce cosmetic fantasy and start rejuvenating with the following recipes as a starting point.
The serum itself is a real cosmetic storehouse of all kinds of nutrients that tone, nourish and heal all skin types. In addition to lactic acid, there are a lot of trace elements, beauty vitamins A and C, and the famous group of B vitamins. There is also choline in the serum, which regulates the activity of the sebaceous glands and is responsible for our youth and youth. type of blooming niacin.
Most often, whey remains after making homemade cottage cheese. If you are not a fan of such complex culinary delights, try to get this miraculous elixir from good fresh kefir. To do this, put a pack of kefir in the freezer, in the quick freezing section. Wait until the kefir completely hardens, put it on a sieve covered with several layers of gauze and let the whey drain.
Be sure to smell and lightly taste the finished product. The serum should be refreshing and pleasantly sour. It should not bruise and pinch your tongue.
If the serum is successful, then proceed to the great cosmetic achievements armed with imagination and tools with UV filters, because no one canceled sun protection or even acid care.
Serum plus egg yolk - and wrinkles will definitely be fine
- 1 egg yolk (if you do not like the yolk, replace it with aloe vera gel, which does not contain alcohol in its composition),
- 2-3 teaspoons of fresh milk whey
- 1⁄2 teaspoon rosehip oil (natural sunflower, soy, evening primrose oil)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon argan oil (or any other oil, including good butter).
Vigorously rub the yolks and fat and whisk with a little whey.
Apply to damp skin (face, neck, décolleté, hands. . . ) for 20-30 minutes. Remove the residues with cotton pads dipped in serum, wait another 5-10 minutes and wash off with cold water.
Rejuvenation course: After 2-3 days in a month. UV protection is mandatory.
Pea Milk Exfoliating Roll
Dilute the pea flour with whey until it turns into oatmeal.
Pea flour can be substituted or mixed with chickpeas and/or oatmeal. If your skin needs more cleansing, add some rye flour.
Apply to damp skin in several steps, allowing each layer to dry slightly.
Lightly moisten your fingertips with serum and roll the pea porridge along the massage lines.
Do this 1-2 times every 10-14 days, depending on your skin's needs, and don't forget the UV protection.
Emergency rejuvenation for special occasions
Mix a tablespoon of whipped egg white with a teaspoon of whey and turn the mask into a not very thick oatmeal with a mixture of wheat and oat flour.
Apply in a thin layer to the skin (face, neck, arms, shoulders, décolleté . . . ), let dry, but do not harden with the peel and rinse with cold water.
Moisturize your skin with a light gel or other product. Do not use very oily and heavy products so as not to lose all the firming effect.
The mask is considered very dense and is suitable as a one-time measure when you need to quickly rejuvenate and tighten the skin. It is recommended not to do it more than once every 10-14 days.