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14 Amazing Beer Benefits For Hair & Skin: How To Use Beer For Hair & Skin

14 Amazing Beer Benefits For Hair & Skin: How To Use Beer For Hair & Skin

Rebecca D'Souza

17 January 2018

There is nothing like a cold mug of beer on a hot Sunday afternoon or after a long day of work. Pop it open, pour it in a glass and unwind, taste of good times. But did you know that there is more to beer than relaxation and to be in high spirits, it is an excellent source of protein for your hair. Yes beer does wonders to your hair. Beer generally consists of hops and malt, both of which are excellent sources of protein, which are needed to strengthen and repair dry damaged hair caused by a host of different reasons. In addition to protein, beer consists of many other amazing nutrients such as magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, Vitamins (particularly biotin) and maltose. Biotin prevents hair loss and helps promotes healthy hair growth and also keeps dandruff away, while maltose helps smoothen and tighten up hair cuticles so your locks appear more shiny and full of life. Come let’s find out some of these amazing benefits of beer on hair.

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Beer Benefits For Hair
1. Makes Your Hair Shine
2. Adds Volume
3. Strengthens Your Hair
4. For Better Hair Growth
5. Helps In Getting Rid Oily Scalp
6. For Gentle Cleansing
7. For Conditioning The Hair
How To Wash Hair With Beer
Home Remedies Of Beer For Hair
Benefits Of Beer For Skin
1. Effective Detoxifier
2. Anti-Ageing Agent
3. Treatment For Acne
4. Good Skin pH Balancer
5. Deep Moisturizer For Skin
6. Great Skin Softener
7. Potent Pore Cleanser
Homemade Beer Recipes For Skin

Beer Benefits For Hair
1. Makes Your Hair Shine
  
  Beer is made with malt, which is a good source of protein. Malt helps to make your hair shine. If you have dull and lifeless hair, give a beer rinse a try and you will have the luster that you have always wanted.
2. Adds Volume
  
  Beer consists of active yeast, which helps in plumping up the cuticles of hair that helps in adding the volume. It will add volume to your hair by making them bouncy.
3. Strengthens Your Hair
  
  Being rich in protein, beer helps in repairing the hair damaged due to excessive use of chemicals, heat and styling. A simple rinse can strengthen the locks. Moreover, it nourishes the hair silently.
4. For Better Hair Growth
  
  Beer is rich in Vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and anti-oxidants. This nutritious concoction promotes hair growth. Not only this, alcohol is known to fasten the blood movement. As it improves the blood circulation of the scalp, it helps new hair to grow. Read more tips for growing long hair at our blog.
5. Helps In Getting Rid Oily Scalp
  
  Beer has an acidic PH, which helps in getting rid of oily and greasy scalp. It controls the oil production of the scalp and removes extra pollutants from it.
6. For Gentle Cleansing
  
  Beer is a great cleansing agent, as it isn’t hard on the scalp and since it checks the oil build up, with regular use you will notice that your hair does not require shampooing as it used to.
7. For Conditioning The Hair
  
  Beer is a great conditioner and helps to control the frizz in the hair by closing the hair shaft. After the shampoo, use a mixture of warm flat beer and some olive oil as a conditioner instead of your regular chemical-rich conditioner. It will make your hair soft!
How To Wash Hair With Beer

There are several ways to apply beer on hair depending on your hair type and needs. There are few steps that one should take while washing their hair with beer. Here are the steps to follow when washing hair with beer:
1. De-Carbonate Your Beer
  
  Pour a bottle or can of beer into a jug or bowl and let it sit overnight or throughout the day. By doing this we release the carbon dioxide from the beer, this is important because the carbon dioxide combined with water can create hard water which can damage the hair and make your hair look tangle and tough. The presence of carbon dioxide can also hinder the effects of shampoo and make it harder for you to wash your hair effectively.
2. Massage Your Hair With Beer For 1 Minute
  
  Pour the container or bottle of beer into your hair and lather it onto your scalp. Beer is also very beneficial for your skin as beer sediment or brewer's yeast helps reduce sebum production and control oily skin on your face or scalp. You can also try dipping the ends of your hair with beer first, letting it set in your hair for about 5 minutes before rinsing your entire head with beer.
3. Rinse The Beer Off With Shampoo
  
  Shampoo your hair thoroughly. For best results use Dabur Vatika Health Shampoo. Beer acts as a conditioner instead. It's recommended you don't rinse the beer off completely to avoid frizziness. If your hair feels frizzy, take a few drops of Dabur Vatika Jasmine Coconut Hair Oil and rub it on the hair starting from top to the roots. It’s non-sticky solution that aids in taming frizzy hair while adding shine & smoothness to the hair.
  
  Towel dry your hair afterwards. It may take a few washes before you see you can feel and see results. It's best to only do the beer wash a few times a week as it can be quite drying for hair if used everyday.
Home Remedies Of Beer For Hair

Beer can be combined with different kitchen ingredients depending on your hair type. You can combine beer with apple cider vinegar and lemon juice to clarify oily hair; beer and egg for extra strengthening; beer and honey or avocado to deep condition; or just use beer alone. Always use beer on hair after shampooing, as it isn’t a hair cleanser. For faster and better results we recommend you use Dabur Hair care range of shampoos. Here are few hair masks for different types of hair.
1. Beer, Apple Cider Vinegar And Lemon Hair Rinse For Oily Hair
  
  If you have oily hair, this hair mask helps you get a smooth and shiny look. We recommend Dabur Health Shampoo for nourished hair.
  Ingredients
  1. Flat beer 1 can
  2. Water 1 cup
  3. Apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons
  4. Lemon (juice of 1 lemon)
  Procedure
  1. Mix 1 ounce water with 1 can flat beer.
  2. Add 2 teaspoons cider vinegar and the juice of 1 lemon
  3. Mix well
  4. Apply onto hair after shampoo and gently massage your scalp for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Rinse it out with lukewarm water.
2. Beer And Egg Hair Mask For Hair Strengthening
  
  This hair mask helps to strengthen weak and dry hair. It is good for hair that lacks elasticity and shine. Malt and hops found in beer are loaded with protein, which nourish and strengthens the hair. For better results Apply Vatika Black Shine Shampoo along with the hair mask for thicker, stronger and shiner hair.
  Ingredients
  1. Flat beer 1 can
  2. Egg yolk 1
  3. Avocado oil 1 teaspoon
  Procedure
  1. Blend 1 egg yolk with about 1 ounce flat beer and 1 teaspoon of avocado oil
  2. Mix well.
  3. Massage onto clean, damp hair, and cover with a shower cap
  4. Leave it on for 20-30 minutes.
  5. Rinse it out with shampoo (dabur vatika black shine shampoo) and conditioner as usual.
3. Beer And Honey Hair Mask
  
  A beer and honey hair mask leaves your hair smooth and silky and nicely conditioned. This recipe is especially good for dry and normal hair. Honey and beer are extremely useful as they have plenty of proteins and vitamins, which are beneficial for the hair. Bananas help in reducing flaking.
  Ingredients
  1. Flat beer half a cup
  2. Honey 1 tablespoon
  3. 1 banana
  4. 1 egg yolk
  Procedure
  1. Fork-mash 1 ripe banana.
  2. Add 1 egg and blend till smooth.
  3. Pour ½ cup flat beer and add 1 tablespoon honey.
  4. Blend to a creamy consistency.
  5. Apply beer and honey conditioning mask onto hair and scalp.
  6. Wait for some time, about 30 minutes or so, and
  7. Wash it out with a mild shampoo. Use Dabur vatika health shampoo
  If you don't happen to have bananas and eggs in your kitchen, just leave them out and increase the amount of honey to about 2 tablespoons.
4. Beer And Coconut Oil Hair Mask
  
  This hair mask is very good for stimulating hair growth.
  Ingredients
  1. A cup of beer
  2. 1 onion
  3. 1 teaspoon of coconut oil
  Procedure
  1. Grind a onion in a juicer
  2. Add coconut oil and beer to the onion to make a gelatinous paste
  3. Massage the mixture into the scalp
  4. Leave it on for 20-30 min
  5. Rinse with water and shampoo.
5. Beer And Strawberry Hair Mask
  
  Read to know on how to remove dandruff using beer. This hair mask is perfect for treatment of dull and brittle hair and also helps in getting rid of dandruff. Use dabur Vatika anti dandruff shampoo for hair fall and dandruff.
  Ingredients
  1. 3 ripe strawberries
  2. A cup of beer>
  Procedure
  1. Fork mash the strawberries and add the beer until you get a smooth paste
  2. Rub the paste into the scalp in a circular motion
  3. Leave it on for 20 minutes
  4. Wash your hair with a mild shampoo for better results
Benefits Of Beer For Skin
1. Effective Detoxifier
  
  Beer is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, which help to fight against all the toxin that are built up in our body. Beer works as a wonderful detoxifier and helps in flushing the toxins out of our system greatly. As a result, we get flawless and naturally glowing skin.
2. Anti-Ageing Agent
  
  Beer contains three major anti aging ingredients namely hops, barley and yeast, which are an excellent resource of antioxidants, that have a firming effect that helps tighten the skin and reduces the first signs of aging. Consequently, our skin becomes healthy, toned and young looking. In other words, beer can help us keep premature ageing at bay.
3. Treatment For Acne
  
  Beer holds strong anti-bacterial properties that help in preventing and treating acne and other skin infections. The froth in beer has some antibacterial properties that help destroy acne causing germs plus the yeast in beer also helps control the skin’s natural production of oil, one of the main causes of acne. So, include beer in your daily skin care routine and say ‘good bye’ to acne.
4. Good Skin pH Balancer
  
  An imbalanced pH level of skin can lead to dry or oily skin that could lead to skin problems. Maintaining the correct pH level of skin is extremely necessary for keeping it neutral as well as beautiful shine. Beer is known to be a good pH balancer that keeps the acid-base levels of our skin up successfully so that we do not have to face issues caused by dry or oily skin.
5. Deep Moisturizer For Skin
  
  Beer not only hydrates our skin cells by inducing moisture into them, but also restores the natural moisture of the skin by up keeping the water balance in it.
6. Great Skin Softener
  
  It has already been stated that beer keeps our skin hydrated as well as moisturized from within. Therefore, we get soft, supple and radiant skin. Beer is a great source of vitamin B, which helps in maintaining the health and softness of our skin to a great extent.
7. Potent Pore Cleanser
  
  Beer being alcoholic in nature, beer can work on our clogged skin pores and open them easily. It can draw out dirt, dust, bacteria and all other impurities present within the pores, make our skin clearer and give us a toned look almost instantly.
Homemade Beer Recipes For Skin

Here are some easy do it yourself beer face mask or home remedies for glowing skin that can help you get that glowing and flawless skin. For better results do you Dabur Skin Care Range of products along with these beer face masks.
1. Beer And Strawberry Facemask
  
  This combination of strawberries and beer is super loaded with vitamin C that protects your skin from many disorders such as acne, blackheads and whiteheads.
  Ingredients
  1. Strawberries 3
  2. Beer 2-3 drops
  Procedure
  1. Blend the strawberries along with the beer to form a fine paste
  2. Dab it to the face gently
  3. Leave it to sit for 20 mins
  4. Rinse off with water
  5. Apply a light moisturizer
2. Beer, Almond Extract And Egg White Facemask
  
  This mask instantly revives tired skin and gives your skin a beautiful glow. Follow this beauty tips for face for glowing skin.
  Ingredients
  1. Beer 1 tablespoon
  2. Egg 1
  3. Almond extract 2-3 drops
  Procedure
  1. Mix the beer, egg and almond extract
  2. Apply the mix to the face as a pack
  3. Leave it on for 15 min
  4. Rinse off with water
  5. Apply a light moisturizer
3. Beer, Lemon, Honey And Olive Oil Facemask
  
  This is a great facemask for people with oily skin and who have zits on their face. Regular application of this facemask helps in keeping your skin clear and glowing.
  Ingredients
  1. Beer 2-3 drops
  2. Olive oil 2 tablespoons
  3. Honey 2 tablespoons
  4. Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
  Procedure
  1. Mix the beer, olive oil, honey and lemon juice in a bowl
  2. Apply to the face gently
  3. Leave it on for 15 minutes
  4. Rinse off with water
  5. Apply a light moisturizer
4. Beer, Egg And Honey Facemask
  
  This is a acne clearing face mask. The yeast in the bear kills the bacteria and helps maintain the pH level of the skin. Honey acts like as an antiseptic that clears acne while egg white soothes the irritated skin and tighten the pores.
  Ingredients
  1. Beer 2-3 drops
  2. 1 Egg white
  3. Honey 1 tablespoon
  Procedure
  1. Beat the egg white until frothy
  2. Add the beer and the honey to the egg white
  3. Apply the mixture with a cotton pad on acne effected area around the neck, face, back and chest
  4. Leave it on for 15 minutes
  5. Rinse off with water
  6. Apply a light moisturizer
Beer lovers rejoice. The phrase “to soak yourself in beer” literally has its benefits for your hair and skin. Who knew that beer can give you more than just hangovers? The beauty benefits of beer can definitely give you all the nourishment that your hair and skin needs. So the next time you have some leftover beers or if you are in the market, pick up some extra beers and reap the benefits of it.

After application of various beer based hair and face pack / masks and get ready for complements galore for your gorgeous hair and skin!

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