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How Beer Benefits Your Skin And Hair

Here are the different benefits of using beer on skin and hair. Want to know more? Then read on...

By Rima Chowdhury

Beer is one among the most consumed beverages in the world. Some prefer cold beer, while some others prefer hot beer. Not just that, when beer is topically applied onto the skin and hair, it does provide a lot of benefits.

According to most of the beer drinkers, drinking this alcohol can work as a refreshing drink which can help to boost energy in a person, when had in a moderate amount.

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Beer is not only good for your health, but it proves to be highly beneficial for your skin and hair as well. We have listed below the ways in which you could use beer on your skin and hair.

So, check out these different ways to use beer on skin and hair and know what are the benefits of beer on skin and hair.

1. For Smooth And Glowing Skin

1. For Smooth And Glowing Skin

Using beer on the skin can work as a rejuvenating facial mask, thanks to a lot of antioxidants present in it. Beer contains vitamin-B and proteins which can prove to be beneficial on dull, dry and aged skin. Take one egg white, add 2-5 spoons of beer and a few drops of almond oil. Mix them together and apply on the face. Wait for some time and wash off with cold water.

2. Exfoliates The Skin Deeply

2. Exfoliates The Skin Deeply

Beer helps to exfoliate your skin deeply, thus treating blackheads and clogged pores on the skin. It helps to remove impurities from the scalp, thus promoting cell growth. All you need to do is take a few strawberries and mash them to get a smooth pulp. Now add a few spoons of beer to it and mix them together. Apply this mask on your face, massage for some time and wash off with cold water.

3. Treats Skin Tan

3. Treats Skin Tan

Sun damage and skin tanning can be one among the common problems you can suffer from during hot summer days. Take some beer, mix it with lemon and almond oil. Mix them together and apply on your face. Wait for some time and wash off with water. This facial mask helps to prevent skin tan and sun damage and also promotes healthy skin.

4. Smooth Hair

4. Smooth Hair

Rinsing your hair with beer once or twice in a week can bless you with smooth and silky hair. Take some beer and apply it on your hair. The application should be done in such a way that it reaches the scalp as well. Gently massage for 15 minutes and make sure you apply the beer on your hair roots and tips as well. Wash off with cold water and allow it to dry. Using this remedy twice or thrice in a day can help to give you smooth and lustrous hair.

5. Helps To Straighten Your Hair

5. Helps To Straighten Your Hair

If you want naturally straight and voluminous hair, beer can help you achieve that. Due to natural enzymes and vitamins present in beer, it helps to rejuvenate the hair follicles and also leaves the hair straight and strong. Mix some equal quantity of beer with water and apply this on your hair. Make sure you apply the solution on the roots as well. Wait for some time and wash off with cold water.

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6. Treats Oily Hair

6. Treats Oily Hair

If you often struggle with extremely greasy and oily hair, use some beer. Beer helps to balance the pH level on the scalp and also prevents excessive oil production. It helps to unclog the clogged pores, which is generally due to an accumulation of oil. Take two spoons of milk and mix it with two spoons of beer and apply this on your hair. Wear a shower cap and wash off after 15 minutes. Due to acidic compounds found in both the ingredients, it can help to treat the problem soon.

7. Lightens Your Hair

7. Lightens Your Hair

A simple trick to naturally get light or blonde hair is to use beer. Due to active enzymes present in beer, it can help to lighten your hair naturally. Mix some beer with an equal amount of apple cider vinegar and add 2-3 drops of lemon essential oil. Mix them together and apply on the hair. Wait for some time and wash off with water.

8. Helps To Treat Tired Feet

8. Helps To Treat Tired Feet

Walking too much can tire your feet, which may also lead to excessively dry, dull and cracked feet. Using beer can help to rejuvenate your skin and also get rid of the cracks on heels. In order to treat cracks, soak your leg in some beer mixed with lukewarm water and lemon. Wait for some time and this would gradually help heal the cracks.

Story first published: Thursday, March 16, 2017, 15:51 [IST]
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