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Yeast
Yeast is considered a fungus , and it includes many types, some of which provide health benefits, some of which are harmful to the body, and one of these types is used to make bread, and there are other types that go into different industries. Some types of harmful yeast infect humans.
Food containing yeast is rich in protein and B vitamins, and it maintains the health of the digestive system, and there are some types of beneficial yeasts that live naturally in the intestine, and help the body to absorb the vitamins and minerals it needs, and may also contribute to strengthening minerals. An increase in the number of these yeasts in the body as a result of taking some medications may be harmful, causing some side effects.
How to make yeast mask and rose water
There are some recipes and methods that use yeast and rose water for the face, and these recipes are non-medicinal, and they may not be suitable for all skin types , so we do not recommend you to use this method if your skin is sensitive.
This yeast and rose water recipe can be prepared by placing a spoonful of yeast with two tablespoons of rose water and mixing it well, then put the mixture on the skin for about twenty minutes, and then we wash the face well with lukewarm water, and we repeat this mask twice a month to filter the face and give it More freshness.
Benefits of yeast for the skin
Many people use skin recipes that contain yeast because they believe its many benefits, but as mentioned previously, it may not be suitable for all skin types, and this must be confirmed before using it, and the benefits of yeast are not clinically proven yet, and we will mention some of its potential benefits in the following:
- It is useful for reducing blackheads on the skin and face.
- Helps protect the skin and get rid of dead cells.
- Reduce the burns that the skin is exposed to, such as sunburn.
- Conceal dark circles, get rid of wrinkles, and delay the signs of aging.
- Fatten the face in a remarkable way for people with slim faces.
- Uneven skin tone on the face, neck and body.
Types of commercial yeasts
Commercial yeast is made by enhancing its reproduction under conditions suitable for this, and it can be obtained in two main forms, namely:
- Dry yeast: This yeast is in the form of small granules, and this type of yeast is dried at a high temperature, and when it is needed and used it is placed in water to dissolve in it and after that it is used.
- Fresh yeast: It is usually moist yeast, and it is usually used directly without the need for water such as instant yeast, and it can also be dissolved in water such as dry yeast.
