This delicious fermented milk drink not only perfectly quenches thirst and dulls the feeling of hunger, but also brings great benefits to the body. Unlike other products made by fermenting milk, this one has a softer creamy taste, is easily digestible and almost never causes rejection in young children. We are talking about fermented baked milk, the same delicacy with a light caramel aroma that caring grandmothers and mothers treated us to in childhood. Ryazhenka is traditionally consumed, so to speak, in its natural form, combined with cottage cheese, berries, fruits, used as a salad dressing and a base for cold soups, and added to baked goods and desserts. But not many people know that this wonderful product is also one of the best natural cosmetics for hair care. What benefits does fermented baked milk bring to hair and how to use it for cosmetic purposes, we will consider further.
The benefits of fermented baked milk for hair
Ryazhenka is a very popular fermented milk product obtained from baked cow's milk by lactic acid fermentation, which is produced using thermophilic lactic acid streptococci and pure cultures of Bulgarian bacillus. The finished drink has a pleasant creamy hue and a characteristic sweetish-creamy taste. In fact, it is one of the varieties of natural yogurt without flavorings or additives. Ryazhenka contains a large number of substances important for human health - micro- and macroelements (phosphorus, potassium, calcium, sodium, iron), saturated fatty acids and vitamins (A, C, E, B1, B2, PP), which have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the digestive system, contribute to the proper functioning of the kidneys and strengthen the immune system. Fermented baked milk is also useful for curls - if you regularly use it for cosmetic purposes, you can achieve the following results:
- strengthen roots, reduce hair loss;
- accelerate the growth of strands, increase the thickness of hair;
- make curls more manageable and make styling easier;
- get rid of split ends;
- align the structure of curls, restore their smoothness and silkiness;
- eliminate dryness and flaking of the scalp.
Reviews
Marina, 22 years old, Urengoy: “Why spend money on expensive facial products if you have fermented baked milk? Mom told me so many recipes. I especially love it with strawberries and raspberries. I defrost the berries at room temperature, not in water.”
Olga Sergeevna, 58 years old, Kalinovka: “Thanks to ryazhenka I have a young face, a toned neck and soft hands. I mix it with honey or egg whites.”
Inga, 37 years old, Perm: “I tried different recipes for homemade cosmetics and settled on fermented milk products. Can be combined with any products or oils. The skin becomes elastic, inflammations heal faster.”
Recommendations for using fermented baked milk for hair
In order for fermented baked milk to benefit your curls, you need to follow several important rules regarding its use:
- For cosmetic purposes, it is advisable to use homemade fermented baked milk, not from the supermarket. But if only the first option is available to you, when purchasing, be sure to pay attention to the production date of the fermented milk product (the fresher it is, the more nutrients it contains). It is also worth checking the composition of the product - it should not contain dyes, flavors or other chemical additives. High-quality fermented baked milk does not have a pronounced sour taste or pungent odor.
- If you have very dry hair, purchase a fermented milk product with a high fat content (at least 4%). For normal-type curls, fermented baked milk 2.5% is suitable. Despite the fact that this drink is very healthy, in rare cases it can cause allergies. To avoid this, you need to first conduct a tolerance test by applying a small amount of the product to the area with the most sensitive skin (for example, on the wrist) and assessing the result after 30-40 minutes. In the absence of negative reactions (redness, burning), you can safely use fermented baked milk to care for your hair.
- Ryazhenka for hair can be used both in pure form and as part of various multi-component masks. It is recommended to warm the fermented milk product slightly, but so that the whey does not begin to separate. If you make a mask with added oils, then they should also be warm. Mix the components as thoroughly as possible, avoiding the formation of lumps, which will then be very difficult to wash out of your hair.
- It is advisable to apply fermented baked milk or masks based on it on dry hair. It is not necessary to wash your hair before the procedure, the main thing is to comb your hair with a comb to distribute sebum along the entire length of the strands (it will protect the hair shafts from the effects of the acids contained in fermented baked milk). To enhance the effect, it is recommended to put a special insulating cap or “turban” made of a towel on your head after applying the product.
- The duration of action of masks with the addition of this drink is 20–40 minutes. If you plan to lighten your hair, you can increase the duration of the session to one and a half to two hours. Such products should not be washed off with hot water, with or without shampoo (depending on what components are included in their composition).
Chemical composition of fermented baked milk
The product is quite diverse. Thanks to this wealth, fermented baked milk is used in folk medicine and for preparing masks in home cosmetology.
- It contains calcium in large quantities. A glass of the product covers a quarter of the body's daily need for this element.
- There is also a lot of phosphorus in it. 200 ml of the drink contains 20% of the body’s need for it per day.
- Fermented milk product is rich in protein. It is absorbed better than milk casein.
- A large amount of lactic acids will improve appetite.
- It contains many organic acids that are necessary to maintain cell youth.
- The fermented milk product is rich in its vitamin composition. It contains the most riboflavin (vitamin B2), which takes part in regulating the process of hormone synthesis.
- Biological substances in fermented baked milk are represented by enzymes, amino acids and elements with antibiotic effects. With their help, intestinal microflora is normalized.
The drink is quite high in calories. The higher its percentage, the more calories it contains. A product with 6% fat content will give the body 85 kcal per 100 g of product.
Ryazhenka has found its application in home cosmetology. Hair mask with fermented baked milk has long been used in home care. This circumstance becomes possible due to the high content of calcium and phosphorus in it.
Hair masks with fermented baked milk: recipes
Anti-fall
Action : moisturizes, eliminates fragility, prevents premature hair loss.
Compound:
- 200 ml fatty fermented baked milk;
- 2 yolks;
- 30 g honey;
- a pinch of cayenne pepper.
How to do:
- Beat the yolks, mix with honey and fermented milk product.
- Add pepper, mix and carefully rub the finished product into the root zone of the hair.
- Wait about a quarter of an hour, then wash your hair.
Against dullness
Action : restores lost shine to curls, improves the appearance of hair, and prevents split ends.
Compound:
- 150–200 ml fermented baked milk;
- 20 ml each of castor and olive oils;
- 1 yolk;
- 30 ml cognac.
How to do:
- Heat the oils, combine with the yolk and whisk.
- Add fermented baked milk and cognac and apply the mask to your hair for 30 minutes.
- The product should be washed off with water and shampoo.
To increase volume
Action : strengthens the roots, helps restore the structure of curls, gives the hair additional volume.
Compound:
- 200 ml fermented baked milk;
- 20 ml burdock oil;
- 10 g mustard powder;
- 5 g sugar;
- 5 drops of tea tree essential oil.
How to do:
- Mix mustard with vegetable oil and sugar.
- Pour fermented baked milk into the mixture, add ether and beat thoroughly.
- Distribute the finished mask on the root zone of your hair, massage your head, wait about 15 minutes, then rinse your hair with water.
For growth
Action : improves blood circulation in the scalp, nourishes the bulbs, activates the growth of curls.
Compound:
- 150 ml fermented baked milk;
- 10 g yeast;
- 20 ml castor oil;
- 10 g dry mustard.
How to do:
- Heat the fermented baked milk, add yeast to it and place in a warm place for half an hour.
- Separately mix mustard with oil.
- Combine both mixtures, beat thoroughly and treat the hair roots with the prepared mixture.
- After 20 minutes, wash off the mask and rinse your strands with water and lemon juice.
How to cook fermented baked milk at home?
Recipes for making fermented milk products yourself:
- With sour cream sourdough. Place a clay pot without a lid with 1.5 liters of milk in a cold oven, set the temperature regulator to +180°C, and when the foam rises and a brown crust forms, pour it in with a wooden spoon. After such a crust has already formed 4-5 times, remove the dishes from the oven, cool so that the palm feels warm, remove the hard foam with a slotted spoon and stir in 3 tbsp. l. sour cream. Place in the oven for another 7 hours, setting the regulator to +170°C.
- With sour cream and yolk. Place 1.3 liters of milk in the oven at +200°C and leave until the amount of liquid has reduced by 1/3, dropping the brown foam. Then they are laid out on a saucer. Using a mixer, beat the yolk and a pinch of sugar into half a glass of sour cream. Pour the starter into the baked milk, stir, pour into separate jars, carefully placing a piece of foam on the surface. Cool the oven to +40°C and leave for 3.5-4 hours.
- In a slow cooker. 1 liter of milk is poured into the bowl. Set the “stewing” mode and increase the cooking time to 6 hours. Cool to +40°C and stir in 50 g of sour cream. Leave it on the heat for another 1 hour, and then turn it off and let it rest for 8-9 hours at room temperature without opening the lid. It is more convenient to start cooking in the evening.
The benefits for the skin from fermented baked milk prepared according to the latest recipe are greater. The consistency is homogeneous, there are no foams or foreign inclusions. The most convenient structure for cosmetics.
Useful properties of the product
Fermented baked milk contains a large amount of vitamins and nutrients necessary for the renewal of skin cells, maintaining the firmness and elasticity of the epithelium. According to studies, one glass of fermented baked milk contains a large amount of organic acids responsible for removing dead skin particles, a quarter of the daily dose of calcium and one-fifth of the daily dose of phosphorus. Ryazhenka also contains retinol and vitamins C and E, which provide beauty and youth.
Cosmetics made from fermented baked milk are compatible with all skin types. This fermented milk wonder product will easily get rid of freckles and age spots, tighten pores, regulate moisture balance at the cellular level and improve skin tone. Ryazhenka is an ideal remedy for aging skin; masks with it promote gentle cleansing and protect against the negative effects of harmful substances.
Contraindications
The product has no contraindications for use, except in cases of individual intolerance. It is also not recommended to apply masks with fermented baked milk if you have ulcers on the skin and certain dermatological diseases. In such cases, you will need to consult a specialist.
How to prepare a mask with fermented baked milk - the most common recipes
- For skin prone to oily skin
For 50 g of fermented baked milk you will need one chicken yolk, about 80 g of low-fat cottage cheese, 5 drops of hydrogen peroxide (use only a 3% solution!) Mix the mass and then add juice from a quarter of a lemon. Treat the dermis, but do not allow the mixture to dry out to avoid irritation. The duration of the procedure is no more than 20 minutes, then the remnants of the mask are removed with a napkin and rinsed with cool water. The mask not only regulates the functioning of the sebaceous glands, it also moisturizes and nourishes the skin, whitens pigmentation, relieves inflammation and restores the natural complexion.
There is another version of this mask - fermented baked milk is slightly heated over steam and then a little yeast is introduced into it.
- Classic ryazhenka mask
Apply a thin layer of the product to the surface of the skin, previously cleaned of cosmetics, and leave for an hour. Then rinse your face with warm water and apply cream.
Grind a medium-sized cucumber, add the resulting mass to 50 g of fermented baked milk, then add one tablespoon of cottage cheese with a high fat content. If desired, you can add a couple of drops of flaxseed oil or the contents of one Aevita capsule. Apply the mixture to the face, rinse off after 20 minutes and lubricate the skin with nourishing cream. The mask quickly moisturizes the skin and saturates it with beneficial elements.
To 50 g of fermented baked milk add 30 g of oatmeal (can be replaced with starch) and grape juice. Treat the surface of the epidermis with the mixture and leave for 15 minutes, after which the residues are carefully removed. The mask is suitable for removing dead skin particles and activating cell regeneration processes.
For 4 tablespoons of rice flour, take two tablespoons of fermented baked milk and avocado oil, then add 6 tablespoons of any other vegetable oil. The mask lasts for 10 minutes, after which the face is rinsed with water.
Mix two tablespoons of fermented baked milk with two identical spoons of cottage cheese and add one teaspoon of salt. The mass is applied to the skin and left for 20 minutes. Rinse off only with cold water.
- With whitening effect
The mask is prepared based on 50 g of fermented baked milk - one egg. For dry skin, according to the recipe, add a yolk, if the skin is oily, add a white. You can add a few drops of lemon juice to enhance the effect. The mask not only reduces pigmentation, but also tightens the skin well. The duration of the procedure is no more than 15 minutes.
For half a glass of fermented baked milk, take two teaspoons of honey, heat the mass over steam until the honey is completely dissolved, then add a teaspoon of any nourishing cream. Apply to the skin for 15 minutes, rinse with water at room temperature.
Pour 4 drops of rosemary oil, as well as 10 drops of juniper and rose oils into half a glass of fermented baked milk. Mix and treat the skin with a brush or cotton swab. After 10 minutes, wash with warm water.
Homemade cosmetics are very popular among women of all age groups, as they can solve almost all skin problems. Ryazhenka masks can easily replace expensive store-bought products and restore beauty and youth to the skin without large financial costs.
Effective ryazhenka masks for facial skin
This delicious drink is called differently in different countries. So, the Tatars call it “katyk”, the Egyptians “leben”, the Norwegians “cellar milk”, etc. There are many ways to prepare fermented baked milk, but the end result is that it has an amazingly delicate, slightly sour taste. It is prepared from milk using simmering, “yarning” in Ukrainian, hence the name ryazhenka. This product can be prepared with your own hands, and it is not only very tasty, but also incredibly beneficial for both human health and beauty.
Ryazhenka masks improve complexion, moisturize, brighten
Most often, when any skin problems arise, women turn to professional cosmetologists or to a salon, where they have to attend expensive procedures. However, there is a worthy alternative in the form of simple masks that you can prepare yourself from products that any housewife has in her kitchen. With the help of simple masks based on ordinary fermented baked milk, you can provide high-quality care for any skin type, both at a young and mature age.
Composition and beneficial properties of fermented baked milk
The properties of fermented milk product are explained by the rich composition of nutrients. Among the vitamins, group B predominates - choline, riboflavin, niacin and ascorbic acid, and among minerals - calcium, potassium, sodium, chlorine, phosphorus, iron and fluorine, copper and tin.
The most beneficial for facial skin are saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. These substances:
- participate in the formation of cell membranes;
- normalize metabolic processes;
- stimulate the construction of epithelial tissue cell membranes;
- increase the production of collagen and elastin, hyaluronic acid and glycosaminoglycans;
- prevent the narrowing of small peripheral capillary blood vessels, increasing the supply of oxygen to the tissues;
- stop inflammatory processes.
Thanks to this effect, masks with fermented baked milk tighten the oval of the face and increase tone, help get rid of freckles and make acne marks less noticeable, soften the skin and restore color. The most important actions are anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial.
Regular application prevents the development of acne and prevents the formation of pustules after cuts or microtraumas.
Ryazhenka masks
The dairy product can be applied to the face in its pure form or mixed with various ingredients. To increase the effectiveness of the procedure, the skin should be prepared. Wash off makeup, cleanse with tonic or gentle foam. It will be easier for beneficial substances to be absorbed if you steam your face in a water bath before the procedure and use light peeling.
Keep the compositions for 15-20 minutes, rinse off first with warm and then with cold water. If dryness occurs, apply a nourishing cream.
For inflammatory processes in the acute stage, homemade cosmetics are not used. But if application is started at the first signs - redness or the formation of compactions - the development of ulcers can be prevented.
To cleanse pores on oily skin, mix 3 tbsp. l. ground oatmeal with 1 tbsp. l. fermented baked milk, pour in 1 tsp. lemon juice. In case of increased dryness, citrus juice is replaced with almond oil - 1-2 drops per 1 tbsp. l. composition.
For application to the face and décolleté, the mask is made up of the following products: 100 ml of fermented baked milk, egg yolk, 60 g of low-fat elastic pasty cottage cheese or 1 tsp. live yeast. This face mask with fermented baked milk not only stops the inflammatory process, but restores elasticity and improves color. If yeast was added, after application you should lie on your back for 20 minutes, otherwise the tightening effect will not work. When standing upright, the skin will sag.
Effective anti-inflammatory effect in a cosmetic composition with the drug Aspirin. The tablets are ground into powder and driven in 4 tbsp. l. Ryazhenka
When millet rashes or rashes characteristic of adulthood appear, use a mask made from the following ingredients: fermented baked milk - 80 ml, honey - 1 tbsp. l. and lifting cream with a nourishing effect. Before application, the composition is heated to body temperature in a water bath.
Whitening
Freckles that appear in early spring can be easily removed with a mixture of fermented baked milk, lemon juice and part of an egg. To treat the face and décolleté, 50-80 ml of fermented milk product and 1-2 tsp are enough. citrus juice. For oily skin, add whipped egg white; for dry skin, add pre-pounded yolk.
Moisturizing
Recipes for masks with fermented baked milk that help restore skin tone after loss of moisture:
- With essential oils. 100-150 ml of the main ingredient, 3-4 drops of juniper ether, 3 of rose and 2 of rosemary. Apply with a cosmetic brush along massage lines.
- With orange for mature skin. Mix 1 tbsp. l. fermented baked milk, olive oil, thick fatty cottage cheese and orange paste. Citrus slices are first cleaned of white fibers and films, and the resulting citrus puree is ground through a sieve.
- With peach. The composition includes 2 tbsp. l. fermented milk drink, 1 yolk and fruit puree without peel. Additional action: whitens.
- With berries. The fruits are rubbed through a sieve to remove the seeds. If the skin is oily, preference should be given to raspberries, strawberries or currants; normal - grapes; dry - gooseberries or persimmons. 2 tbsp. l. the main ingredient is combined with 1 tbsp. l. berry puree, and stir in 1 tsp. potato starch diluted in a small amount of warm water.
- With cucumber. Used for extreme dryness. Fresh vegetables should be prepared in advance: peel, remove large seeds and grate the pulp. Mix vegetable puree with fermented milk drink (50 ml), pour in Aevita capsule or oil vitamins A and E - 5 drops each.
Often, instead of vitamins purchased at the pharmacy, it is advised to add flaxseed oil. But under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, the chemical composition of this ingredient begins to change. It produces phenolic compounds that have an aggressive effect on epithelial tissue. Therefore, if you use this recommendation, after applying the mask, it is advisable to be in a dark place.
Marina, 22 years old, Urengoy: “Why spend money on expensive facial products if you have fermented baked milk? Mom told me so many recipes. I especially love it with strawberries and raspberries. I defrost the berries at room temperature, not in water.”
Olga Sergeevna, 58 years old, Kalinovka: “Thanks to ryazhenka I have a young face, a toned neck and soft hands. I mix it with honey or egg whites.”
Inga, 37 years old, Perm: “I tried different recipes for homemade cosmetics and settled on fermented milk products. Can be combined with any products or oils. The skin becomes elastic, inflammations heal faster.”
Ryazhenka mask - a healthy cocktail for the face
Fermented milk products contain elements that are beneficial for the skin. A mask made from fermented baked milk can have a brightening, mattifying, moisturizing, and rejuvenating effect on the skin. The result depends on the chosen recipe. The material contains the most popular ones.
In search of effective remedies to solve certain skin problems, many women are willing to incur large expenses. Most often, this is not necessary, since many home remedies made from simple products, such as a ryazhenka face mask, can do a lot, although they are inexpensive. How is fermented baked milk good for the skin? What problems can be solved with its help?