Yeast can be found in many home kitchens. However, it is not only the basis of a large number of dishes and baked goods, but also an excellent and natural hair cosmetic. Yeast contains many valuable ingredients and minerals that have a salutary effect on the condition and healthy appearance of our hair. So it is worth using them in care by preparing cosmetics based on them.
If we look closely, yeasts surround us every day. They are unicellular organisms from the fungi family. Their size is small, and their shape resembles spheres. However, their size and shape will vary depending on the species, of which there are many. Yeast, which is used in the food industry and for hair care, is a species of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It was probably isolated from grape skins.
Yeast feeds on sugar, thanks to which it grows. On the other hand, they produce alcohol and carbon dioxide, flavorings and valuable vitamins and minerals from sugar. Yeast culture uses nothing but fresh water and oxygen. Therefore, it is a natural product used in hair care.
What properties does yeast have?
Yeast has many natural ingredients that have a very beneficial effect on the health and appearance of hair. These include B vitamins, E vitamins and biotin, a vitamin H with particularly positive effects on hair health. This is because it is responsible for reducing hair loss and reducing greasy hair. In addition, yeast contains many minerals such as zinc, selenium, iron, magnesium, potassium and chromium. Such an abundance of valuable vitamins and minerals for the hair makes the hair nourished, in addition to stimulating and encouraging growth.
Very valuable components of yeast are also antioxidants that strengthen hair and prevent aging and graying. Yeast also contains sulfur, which in turn has an antibacterial effect. Therefore, yeast is an excellent remedy for relieving inflammation of the scalp, and what’s more, it accelerates the healing of any wounds and regenerates the skin after inflammation.
How to use yeast for hair?
Yeast in hair care can be used both internally and externally. During daily hair care, it is common to reach for various types of masks. It is worth replacing the store ones with a homemade yeast mask. How to prepare it? You only need a few ingredients for this.
Mix yeast (preferably a whole cube) with three tablespoons of milk and two tablespoons of castor oil. Apply such a concoction to the hair. It is important that they are dry, otherwise the mask will run off. After about 30 minutes, the mask should be washed off.
Another example of a yeast-based hair mask is one with honey and natural yogurt. Dissolve yeast, about 2 tablespoons, in milk and set aside in a warm place for a few minutes. Then add half a cup of natural yogurt and 2 tablespoons of honey. The mask is applied to the hair, and it is a good idea to wrap the hair in cling film and a towel for greater effect. After an hour, the mask can be washed off.
Drinking yeast for hair
The second hair treatment with yeast is to drink it regularly. However, yeast should not be eaten raw, as it can harm us! It is necessary to prepare a special drink that will be safe and at the same time nourishing for our hair and more. You will need the usual Food yeast, actually 1/6 of a cube. They should be dissolved in a glass of boiling water or very hot milk. Then we wait until the drink cools down a bit and drink it. The taste of yeast is very specific, so not everyone may like the concoction. To improve its flavor a bit, you may want to add honey. Keep in mind that you should not sweeten the drink with sugar, as it nullifies the nutritional properties of the yeast you care about. The yeast treatment should be used once a day for a week, after which time you should take a break for 8 – 10 days and return to drinking yeast daily. However, the entire treatment must not last longer than a month.
For those who can’t bring themselves to drink a yeast drink because of the taste, yeast tablets are available. This is an excellent alternative to soda. Yeast tablets also contain valuable vitamins and minerals. Take the manufacturer’s recommended dose of pills to achieve the desired effects. Yeast tablets are available at any pharmacy and can be purchased without a prescription.
Regular hair care using yeast has very beneficial effects on our hair. Not only do they become strong, but they also grow more. In addition, yeast accelerates hair growth, prevents premature aging and graying, and is an excellent remedy for scalp inflammation and oily hair problems. Therefore, it is worth including them in hair care. No matter what form you choose, whether it’s a mask, a drink or a tablet, you will provide your hair with valuable vitamins and minerals that promote healthy growth.
Aesthetic medicine doctor, specialist and enthusiastic surgery, completing the specialization in plastic surgery. The only officially registered member of the international hair restoration surgery (ISHRS) in Warsaw, which brings together the world's best specialists in this field.
