4 DIY Ways To Use Beer for Skin and Hair

Beer is good for your skin and hair in both edible and applicable form. Drinking beer has number of surprising health benefits whereas applying it has variety of beer beauty benefits too. But that doesn’t mean drinking more is better. Drinking beer responsibly is drinking healthy. So consume in moderation.

You can include beer in your beauty regime as it provides acids, enzymes, and other healthy compounds derived from the fermentation process. The yeast in beer is also a good source of B vitamins which softens the skin. It contains antioxidants and when combined with a few basic ingredients, it works wonder for your skin and hair. Let’s find out some of the best DIY beer beauty benefits.

# Facial Scrub

Ingredients

3 Strawberries
1 tsp of beer

Method

Mash the strawberries with a fork and add the beer until it homogenised into thick paste. Apply the paste all over your face and scrub gently in a circular motion for 5 minutes. Keep it for additional 15 minutes before washing. Rinse it off and follow up with a toner and moisturizer.

# Face Mask

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon of beer
1 Egg white
3 Drops of almond oil

Method

Whisk together 1 tablespoon of beer with 1 egg white in a bowl. Now add almond oil and mix all the ingredients until they’re well blended. Apply liberally all over your clean face and neck. Let it sit for 15 minutes and allow it to dry. Wash it properly with gentle strokes and apply your regular moisturizer.

# Hair Mask

Ingredients

Small Banana
1 Egg yolk
1 tsp Honey
Half cup dark beer

Method

Blend all the ingredients together and apply it on your hair generously. Cover your head with plastic wrap or shower cap for 1-2 hours. Let your hair soak the goodness of this mask. Wash it off with a mild shampoo.Repeat it every week for softer and well-nourished hair.

# Hair Conditioner

Ingredients

1 Cup warm beer
1 tsp Jojoba oil

Method

After shampooing and rinsing your hair, pour the mixture of beer and jojoba oil conditioner on your hair and work it through. Keep it for 2-3 minutes and rinse with lukewarm, not hot water. In case you feel oil in your hair, wash it with shampoo and rinse with beer (only).