What is whey, how can it be prepared? The composition and calorie content of a fermented milk drink, useful and harmful properties. Recipes and interesting facts.
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Whey is the liquid fraction that remains after curdling or straining milk, preparing fermented milk products. Color - hazy, may be yellowish, whitish, greenish, concentration - thick and liquid. Taste - sour or sweet, depends on the technology of preparation and the type of feedstock. It is used not only in the food industry, but also in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of globular proteins - lactalbumin, alpha-lactalbumin and blood serum albumin, used for the manufacture medicines and food additives.
How is whey prepared?
The separation of the liquid occurs after the coagulation of the milk protein-casein due to the decrease in the acidity (pH) of the feedstock to 4.6 units. Lactic acid is formed under the influence of external factors, with increased activity of microorganisms that arise naturally or introduced artificially.
AT industrial scale whey is obtained by curdling or separating milk, but the production process does not stop there. Before storage, the product is pasteurized at a temperature of 74-78°C and only then cooled to 4-6°C. Then they carry out pre-sale preparation - they are packaged in plastic bottles or bags made of durable polyethylene.
- Yogurt or three-day kefir is defended for 12 hours at room temperature, and then put in a non-hot oven (80 ° C), where stratification occurs simultaneously original product and pasteurization. Such a drink can be safely drunk and given to young children.
- Put fresh milk on fire, add sourdough - kefir, a little citric acid or lemon juice, sour cream, bring to a boil and stratification of the original product. The longer the cottage cheese is cooked, the more transparent and low-calorie the whey will be in the future. A drink is obtained that is safe to drink, but the beneficial properties are not preserved after heat treatment.
- Whey separation is slow, curdling is carried out by heating water. The feedstock is poured into jars and placed on a folded towel in a bulky wide-bottomed dish installed on a stove. You have to be very careful, otherwise the banks will burst. Maintain a small fire so that the milk does not boil.
If cow, sheep, camel or buffalo milk is used for cooking, you can do without sourdough. In this case, it is enough for it to stand for several hours in a warm place. From goat milk it is impossible to prepare whey, as from another type of raw material. This product does not sour long time, and without sourdough curdling will not work.
The composition and calorie content of whey
Nutritional value of fermented milk drink obtained in the manufacture of cottage cheese various caloric content, differs slightly.
On average, the calorie content of whey is 20 kcal per 100 g, of which:
- Proteins - 0.8 g;
- Fats - 0.2 g;
- Carbohydrates - 3.5 g;
- Organic acids - 0.73 g;
- Water - 94.7 g;
- Ash - 0.6 g.
- Vitamin B1, thiamine - 0.03 mg;
- Vitamin B2, riboflavin - 0.11 mg;
- Vitamin B4, choline - 14 mg;
- Vitamin B5, pantothenic acid - 0.34 mg;
- Vitamin B6, pyridoxine - 0.12 mg;
- Vitamin B9, folates - 1 mcg;
- Vitamin B12, cobalamin - 0.29 mcg;
- Vitamin C, ascorbic acid - 0.5 mg;
- Vitamin E, alpha tocopherol - 0.03 mg;
- Vitamin H, biotin - 2 mcg;
- Vitamin PP - 0.14 mg;
- Niacin - 0.14 mg.
- Potassium, K - 130 mg;
- Calcium, Ca - 60 mg;
- Magnesium, Mg - 8 mg;
- Sodium, Na - 42 mg;
- Sulfur, S - 8 mg;
- Phosphorus, P - 78 mg;
- Chlorine, Cl - 67 mg.
- Iron, Fe - 0.1 mg;
- Iodine, I - 8 mcg;
- Cobalt, Co - 0.1 µg;
- Copper, Cu - 4 mcg;
- Molybdenum, Mo - 12 mcg;
- Zinc, Zn - 0.5 mg.
The composition of the serum also contains acids:
- Fatty acid. Represented by formic and oil. Stimulate the production of digestive enzymes and regeneration at the cellular level, improve blood circulation and prevent the development of atherosclerosis.
- organic acids. It is nucleic and lemon acid. Stop age-related changes, normalize the work of nerve fibers.
- Neuraminic acid. It binds pathogenic microorganisms and neurotoxins, has a pronounced effect on bacteria.
Useful properties of whey
The healing properties of the fermented milk drink were noticed by healers and used to restore patients with many diseases.
Serum benefits:
- Beneficial effect on organs digestive tract. Used to treat and prevent gastritis, peptic ulcer, pancreatitis, inflammation of all parts of the intestine.
- Prevents the development of dysbacteriosis, reduces the rate of oxidative processes, reduces the aggressive effect of digestive juices on the gastric mucosa. Normalizes defecation.
- Improves endocrine function and genitourinary system helps to get rid of excess fluid in the body.
- Stimulates the production of adrenaline, normalizes water-electrolyte and acid-base balance.
- It has an antioxidant effect, accelerates the removal of toxins and toxins.
- Reduces blood sugar levels, helps to recover from anemia.
- Reduces the likelihood of ischemia, stroke, atherosclerosis, dissolves cholesterol deposited on the walls blood vessels.
- Stabilizes immune system, helps to cope with stressful conditions, recover from enhanced physical activity, reduce serotonin levels, fight insomnia.
- Restores the reserve of potassium in the blood, prevents the development of osteoporosis and reduces the severity of cellulite.
- Restores the reserve of amino acids necessary for the stable functioning of the hematopoietic system.
- Normalizes the work of the liver and kidneys.
- Serum will quickly relieve the symptoms of a hangover.
Most useful homemade whey. It can be introduced as an ingredient in cosmetics - face and hair masks. Such an additive eliminates pigmentation, softens the skin and saturates it with useful substances, stimulates the work of hair follicles, and relieves acne and dandruff.
AT medicinal purposes drink up to 1 glass of drink per day. It can be divided into several methods. If the goal is to lose weight, drink 30 minutes before meals, get better - after, to improve absorption useful substances.
Serum contraindications and harm
There are very few contraindications for using the product.
Serum can cause harm:
- With lactase deficiency - casein intolerance;
- With a tendency to diarrhea - the product has a pronounced laxative effect.
It is not recommended to store a fermented milk drink for longer than 4 days, even in the refrigerator. The sour product causes strong fermentation, an increase in the production of intestinal gases, nausea and diarrhea.
Recipes for dishes and drinks with whey
On the basis of whey, dough is kneaded, cold and hot dishes are prepared, drinks are made for weight loss. Dumplings and dumplings boiled in a fermented milk drink are much softer than those cooked in water.
Recipes with whey delicious dishes:
- summer okroshka . Sliced for refreshing soup: fresh tomatoes and cucumbers boiled eggs and potatoes smoked sausage or chicken, greens - onions, parsley and dill. Everything is mixed in arbitrary quantities, poured with whey, seasoned with sour cream.
- Syrbushka. Cook 2-3 potatoes, cut into cubes, 1 carrot - into strips, half a whole onion. Take enough water to cover the vegetables. Seasoned with peas various peppers to taste and bay leaf. When 2-3 minutes remain until the potatoes are ready, the cooked half of the onion is removed, and the sliced \u200b\u200bthe second half is added. Cast a little ready vegetable broth, bred in it 2-3 tablespoons cornmeal. Put the pan back on the fire, add 2-3 cloves of crushed garlic, a piece butter- 20 g, diluted with whey to thick soup became liquid, salt, pepper, bring to a boil and turn off. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped herbs - cilantro and dill, season with sour cream. You can add salt when preparing the broth, but at that stage it is impossible to accurately assess the taste. More salt is required, and this is harmful.
- Vareniki. The liver is put to boil, 600 g, for the filling, hops-suneli are added for taste. Knead the dough: 200 g of whey, 3-3.5 cups of wheat flour, salt, a little baking soda. The dough should be soft and elastic. The boiled liver is passed through a meat grinder with onions, the minced meat is salted, peppered, mixed. The dough is rolled out, mugs are cut out with a glass - future dumplings. In the middle of each put the filling, tightly pinch the edges. They put a pot of whey to boil, pouring a little vegetable oil and adding Bay leaf. Dumplings are carefully lowered into a bowl with boiling liquid. As soon as they emerge, boil for 5 minutes, and then carefully remove with a slotted spoon.
- fluffy pancakes. Beat the egg with 4 tablespoons of sugar until foamy, pour in 2 cups of whey, add a quarter of a teaspoon of soda slaked with lemon juice, pour wheat flour. Need to get batter homogeneous structure. The dough is allowed to stand warm so that bubbles appear. Bake on sunflower oil turning while cooking. Eat with sour cream, honey or jam.
- ricotta cheese. Set to boil thick whey with apple cider vinegar. Proportions: 1 liter of whey and 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Bring to a boil, turn off, let stand covered for 2 hours. Strain through gauze. The curd clot is squeezed out and the cheese is formed.
- Mousse. Gelatin, tablespoon, soaked in cold water for 30 minutes. 100 g of confiture is heated to the first bubbles and diluted with 200 g of whey, pour in vanillin, stir well. Pour into molds and put on the shelf of the refrigerator.
Drink recipes:
- Kvass. 3 tablespoons of dried celandine flowers are wrapped in gauze and placed on the bottom glass jar. Pour 3 liters of fermented milk drink, add a teaspoon of sour cream and a glass of sugar, leave to infuse for 2 weeks in a dark place, covering the neck with several layers of gauze. The mold is removed, the gauze is changed. After completion of fermentation, filter.
- fruit cocktail. The blender bowl is filled with a glass of whey, 50 g of any berries or pieces of fruit, a tablespoon of honey. Whipped. Ice cubes are added to cool.
Milk serum - by-product in the production of cottage cheese, cheeses, fermented milk drinks. Turbid liquid found application first in cosmetology, then in medicine, and in recent times in dietology.
In the XVIII century, the product was called the elixir of youth. Patients were hospitalized in special sanatoriums, where it was used as the main pharmaceutical agent orally and externally. Patients were treated for tuberculosis, bronchial asthma, peptic ulcer, biliary dyskinesia, adnexitis. The minimum daily dosage was 3-4 liters of drink. The therapeutic regimen included douching, baths, enemas, nasopharyngeal washings.
Modern Recipes based on homemade serum:
- For gout and arthritis. If you drink 500 ml of drink per day in equal portions, you can prevent an exacerbation of the disease. Preventive course - 2 weeks.
- From varicose veins. Pour a glass of warm whey 6 chopped fresh mint leaves, leave to infuse for half an hour, covered with a lid. Take 100 ml 30 minutes before each meal for 21 days.
- From intoxication with SARS and influenza. In a glass of drink, 1.5 tablespoons of honey are diluted, they drink 2-2.5 glasses a day.
- To make hair obedient, it is enough to replace shampoo with serum.
- To restore the quality of nails, you need to make a bath of heated serum and jojoba oil.
- Serum is prepared from acne at home, 4 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of milk are added to 200 ml of liquid. Store the lotion in the refrigerator.
- From age-related changes, the fermented milk product is frozen in molds. Make a mask - 2 tablespoons of the drink and 3 tablespoons of pea flour. Apply to cleansed skin for 20 minutes, rinse with warm water and wipe the face with ice cubes.
That's not all useful qualities fermented milk product. The rest of the drink can be used to feed houseplants.
How to prepare whey - look at the video:
Whey retains all the useful properties of the original raw materials and can be used in any business areas.
- normalize complexion;
- slow down skin aging;
- smooth wrinkles;
- regulate the work of the sebaceous glands;
- restore the water-salt balance of the skin;
- make the skin supple and elastic;
- improves metabolism.
As already mentioned, depending on the purpose of use, serums are made on the basis of 3 different components:
- essential oils;
- hyaluronic acids;
- dairy products.
Serum can be purchased at the store or you can make your own at home. It is recommended to resort to the second option, because store-bought serums have two serious drawbacks: they can be addictive and / or allergic reaction In addition, home-made serums are much cheaper, absolutely not inferior in quality to store-bought ones in terms of the quality of the effect produced.
- Since the serum is a highly saturated substance, it is recommended to use it in very small portions: just a few drops for one procedure.
- It is better to apply the serum before going to bed or before applying cosmetics.
- Before use, face skin should be washed with warm water.
- Apply the concentrate preferably on wet skin.
- Avoid the area around the eyes while applying the product.
- Wait until the serum is absorbed into the skin, and wipe your face with tonic or smear with cream.
How to make whey at home
In order to make whey on your own does not require large expenses or extra effort, all recipes are extremely simple and easy to do. Their large assortment will allow you to choose a product for any type of skin, taking into account existing problems. Therefore, before proceeding with the preparation of the concentrate, carefully study all the recipes.
Important! Before using any serum, make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients. To do this, apply a small amount of the substance on the skin of the hand, hold for 10-15 minutes. If there are no visible changes on the skin, the serum can be
but feel free to use it.
Serums based on hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid indispensable component providing moisture to the skin. However, with age, less and less acid is produced, the skin becomes drier, as the water begins to leave, as a result, wrinkles form. Hyaluronic acid retains water molecules, ensuring a normal water-salt balance.
Hyaluronic acid is found in following products: grapes, red wine, eggshell, potatoes, nuts, minerals magnesium and zinc and other substances. Best of all, these serums are suitable for oily and normal skin.
To prepare the serum you will need:
- coffee hydrolat 35 g;
- almond hydrolat 5 g;
- aloe-based gel 5 g;
- grape skin 2 g;
- hyaluronic acid 1-2 drops;
- pheneletine alcohol 2-3 drops.
Add alcohol to the coffee hydrolate and mix. Pour hyalorunic acid into a separate container and add already mixed ingredients to it. Stir the resulting lumps with a wooden spatula. Add the aloe-based gel to the resulting mixture, mix until the mass is homogeneous. Now add the rest of the ingredients and the serum is ready to use!
Eggshell serum mask
To prepare this mixture, take two eggs and wash thoroughly. Break the egg, clean the shell from the remnants of the protein and yolk, wipe dry and chop.
Put the crushed shell into boiling water and cook for 6-8 hours. After the time has elapsed, drain the water into a jar, place the rest of the eggs in a container with whey until the shell is completely dissolved. Apply the resulting mask 2-3 times a week. The water remaining after preparation can be used as independent masks.
Vitamin serums
Vitamin serum - excellent tool for oily skin, which normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, helps to get rid of acne and removes the characteristic oily sheen from the face. Concentrate based on vitamin C, perfectly whitens pigmented skin and smoothes wrinkles.
To prepare, mix in equal proportions ascorbic acid, water and vegetable glycerin. Mix the ingredients very carefully, until completely dissolved and obtain homogeneous mass. Pour the finished serum into a darkened tube with a stopper.
Serum based on vitamin E
You will need:
- vitamin E 1 ampoule;
- olive oil.
Mix the components in equal proportions
Based on essential oils
You will need:
- jojoba oil 20 g;
- rosehip oil 20 g;
- geranium oil 6 g;
- immortelle oil 3 g;
- chamomile oil 2 g.
Combine the oils in a ceramic container, mix thoroughly until smooth and pour into a darkened bottle with a stopper.
Avocado Oil Serum
Avocado oil serum is perfect for owners of dry skin, it moisturizes the skin and nourishes it with vitamins.
You will need:
- avocado oil 20 g;
- entothera oil 20 g;
- geranium oil 5 g;
- lavender oil 3 g;
- chamomile oil 3 g;
Mix all oils thoroughly until smooth.
Whey from curdled milk
Curdled milk serum is designed for normal and combination skin. To prepare it, you need to take stitched milk or yogurt, pour it into a bowl and put it on the stove. As soon as the mixture boils, immediately reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Cool the resulting mass and strain through cheesecloth. Serum is ready!
Important! If you have combination skin, don't use different serums for different areas of your face.
Milk whey
Milk based whey is rich in nutrients and vitamins. The proteins and amino acids contained in it fill the skin with the missing elements, make it healthy and elastic, and smooth wrinkles.
cold cooking
Milk whey can be prepared on the basis of kefir. To do this, place a liter of kefir in the freezer for several hours.
After complete freezing, we take out the kefir from the refrigerator and defrost. Need to defrost in a certain way: take a jug or a narrow pan, put a fine-grilled colander or strainer on top, and place the frozen product in it. What drains into the container will be whey. As a bonus, in the sieve you will have very tender and tasty cottage cheese.
hot cooking
Keep a liter of milk in a warm place until curdled milk is obtained. Pour the resulting mass into a saucepan and heat until the curd is completely separated from the whey. Strain the resulting mixture through a strainer and place in a darkened jar. Store in a dark place.
Scrub mask based on whey
In addition to direct use, whey can be used in a host of other ways. On its basis, hair and face masks, peeling scrubs, etc. are made.
Here is one of the recipes for a whey-based face scrub. For its preparation it is necessary:
- milk serum;
- a little pulp of black bread.
Thoroughly dissolve the pulp of black bread in whey until a homogeneous slurry is obtained. ready mix Apply to the face, massaging the skin with circular intensive movements. Leave the mask on for 10 minutes.
Important! If you find it difficult to choose suitable recipe, consult with a beautician or dermatologist.
One of the elixirs female beauty and health is milk serum. This inexpensive natural product It is recommended to use regularly as a universal cosmetic product.
MILK WHEY HEALING PROPERTIES
Milk whey - independent food product, formed as a result of curdling and straining milk in the process of making cottage cheese. It does not contain fat, but it has a large number of proteins that are easily digestible and give the body essential amino acids that it does not produce itself, coming only with food.
HOW TO PREPARE Whey
Milk whey can be easily purchased at the store; as an option - prepare whey yourself at home. There are several ways to prepare this product.
RECIPE No. 1: (based on curdled milk)
Bring the desired amount of sour milk over low heat to a boil, but do not boil.
Leave on the stove until completely cool.
When cool, strain the liquid through several layers of gauze or a fine sieve.
RECIPE #2: How to prepare whey(based on milk)
Bring 1 liter of milk to a boil and add the juice of a small lemon, stir and remove from heat.
After cooling, separate the curd from the whey using gauze or a fine sieve.
SERUM IN COSMETOLOGY
Whey contains minerals and vitamins that have a beneficial effect on the body and are very useful for improving and improving the structure of the hair and scalp.
FACE SERUM- CLEANSING MASK FOR COMBINATION AND OILY SKIN OF THE FACE FROM MILK WHEY
Heat 100 ml of whey to 36-37°C. Soak a cotton pad in it and apply to the face and décolleté. After complete drying, wash with warm water.
Serum medicinal properties- effect: eliminates oily sheen, gives the skin a matte tint, tones and cleanses.
WHITENING MASK FOR OILY AND NORMAL FACE SKIN FROM MILK WHEY
3 art. l. fat 20% cottage cheese mix with 3 tbsp. l. milk serum, apply to previously cleansed skin and rinse after 10 minutes. Instead of water for washing, you can use warm green tea.
Serum healing properties - effect: whitens the skin of the face and helps in the fight against freckles.
NORMALIZING MASK FOR ALL TYPES OF FACIAL SKIN FROM MILK SERUM
0.5 st. l. ground coffee mix with 2 tbsp. l. milk serum and apply on face for 15 minutes, rinse with warm water.
Serum healing properties - effect: improves complexion.
MASK FOR POROUS SKIN OF THE FACE FROM MILK WHEY
Beat egg white, combine with 1 tsp. l. flour and 2 tbsp. l. whey. Mix thoroughly, apply the resulting mass on the face and hold for 15 minutes.
Wash off with warm water. For not very oily skin, protein can be replaced with yolk.
Serum healing properties - effect: cleanses, smoothes and dries the skin, tightens pores.
Whey Facial Peeling
For dry, normal and combination skin: 0.5 tbsp. l. oatmeal mixed with 2 tbsp. l. milk serum, apply to the face and massage in circular motions for 2 minutes. Wash with warm and then cool water.
For oily skin: 3 tbsp. l. Serum combine with 1 tsp. salt. Massage the face with the resulting V-V scrub for 1 minute, then gently rinse with warm water. After the procedure, apply a soothing cream.
Serum healing properties - effect: cleanses, smoothes, dries the skin.
Whey Facial Scrub
2-3 slices wheat or rye bread soak 100 ml of serum, knead and apply on face. Massage for 10 minutes. Then rinse your face with room temperature water.
Serum medicinal properties- effect: cleanses well, nourishes the skin of the face.
MILK HAIR SERUM- WHEY HAIR MASK
Heat 200 ml of serum to a temperature of 40-50 ° C and mix with oatmeal before education dense mass. Then put it on your hair, cover your head plastic bag and a towel. Hold the mask for 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water without shampoo.
You can make hair masks using only serum without any additional ingredients. It is enough to moisten the hair with plenty of it and hold for 20-30 minutes, then rinse with warm water using shampoo.
Serum healing properties - effect: heals and strengthens hair. gives a beautiful shine.
Whey Nail Bath
Add 2-3 drops of jojoba oil to 250 ml of warm serum. Dip your hands in the bath for 10 minutes, then pat dry with a napkin.
Serum healing properties - effect: strengthens nails.
BATH WITH SERUM
AT warm water add a handful of bran and 5 drops of wheat oil, and then pour in the warm whey (2 l). Take this bath for 20 minutes. After that, without rinsing, blot the skin with a terry towel.
Serum medicinal properties- effect: tones the skin.
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Ordinary whey can do wonders for the human body. Plus, it's very easy to make at home.
This drink is also called the elixir of health. Whey is unique in that it is neither milk (although it is a milk derivative) nor fermented milk products. Whey is almost completely absorbed by the body, because 94 percent consists of water, and the rest is vital substances (vitamin C, all B vitamins, lactose, protein, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, probiotic bacteria).
For example, lactose reduces processes such as fermentation and gas formation, so the use of whey already in 2-3 weeks normalizes activity. gastrointestinal tract eliminates dysbacteriosis. And thanks to the content of potassium and magnesium, it gives relief to people with heart disease and those who usually find it very difficult to tolerate heat and temperature changes.
But even at healthy people lack of potassium causes rapid fatigue, deterioration of memory and attention, so a glass of whey is able to "mobilize" mental activity.
In addition, whey has the peculiarity of removing toxins from the body, normalizes fat and carbohydrate metabolism, restores the water-salt balance, and reduces the amount of "bad" cholesterol in the blood. It is useful to people of all age categories. In addition, you can wash your face with serum - it saturates the skin with nutrients, moisturizes it, and restores youth.
How much whey can you drink?
From 50 grams (children) to a glass per day. One glass is enough to provide the body with vital substances. In addition, whey can be used to make various culinary specialties, okroshka, as well as cocktails ( fresh fruits and berries are knocked down in a blender and whey is added).
How to make your own serum?
At home, making whey is very simple: Put the fermented milk on the stove and bring to a boil over low heat, but do not boil. When clots begin to form, the milk is set aside and waited to cool. Then the liquid must be filtered through cheesecloth or a fine sieve. When the serum drains, it can be consumed immediately. And the cheese that remained in the sieve is wonderful dietary product which can be given even to small children. They also "extract" whey from kefir.
From fresh milk whey is made like this: when the milk starts to boil, add lemon juice, mix and immediately remove from the stove, strain - and the whey is ready.
7Dear readers, how do you feel about dairy products? I love them very much, including cottage cheese, especially homemade, rustic. For breakfast with tea or coffee - it's such a charm! The main thing is not to abuse high-fat dairy products.
And what about whey? Waste product, waste? Don't tell. In this inconspicuous yellowish liquid, there are enough useful and healing substances that are not only beneficial for health, but are also widely used for rejuvenation and skin and hair care.
What is the use of milk whey for hair, how to prepare it at home and use it in hair care, as well as recipes, let's talk today.
Hair Benefits
Whey contains a number of vitamins, trace elements and other substances that have a beneficial effect on the health of our hair. Namely:
- nourishes the roots and hair;
- moisturizes;
- promotes renewal and restoration of the hair structure;
- increases the strength of the hair shafts;
- strengthens hair roots;
- prevents falling out;
- according to some reports, promotes hair growth;
- normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands;
- fights fungal diseases of the scalp;
- normalizes metabolic processes;
- restores weakened and damaged after dyeing, perm, frequent styling and other harmful effects hair;
- protect hair from external harmful influences;
- allows hair to stay clean and fresh longer.
Application result
After several procedures with whey, the hair becomes strong, gains elasticity, silkiness, volume, healthy shine, looks healthy and well-groomed, it becomes much easier to comb them.
We solve problems
Milk whey is suitable for the care and improvement of all types of hair, but first of all it has proven its effectiveness for:
- dry hair;
- oily hair;
- weakened and damaged hair;
- prevention of falling out;
- elimination of dandruff;
- split ends treatment.
How to make milk whey at home
Serum can be purchased at the store, on the market or made at home. If we compare these three options, then store-bought whey is the least effective. The fact is that it is not known what kind of milk was used in its production, what food additives were included in it. In addition, industrial whey is designed for long term storage, which naturally useful properties does not add to her.
If you don’t have time to make your own serum, then a product bought on the market is a worthy option. It is made from natural homemade milk without any food additives and, we can say with confidence that it was not subject to boiling (curdled milk was heated only to the temperature that is needed to get cottage cheese).
And finally, the most reliable and proven way to get natural milk whey for hair is to cook it yourself at home. How to do it?
Frozen kefir
Package fresh kefir put in freezer and wait until it is completely frozen. Then we install a colander or sieve on the pan, where we put gauze in several layers and put frozen kefir. When it is completely defrosted, it will remain in gauze tender cottage cheese, and in the pan is a useful and healing serum.
At this method whey without being affected high temperatures, completely retains all useful and medicinal substances in its composition. For those who make kefir at home, this is the best option.
Heating sour milk
Pour homemade whole milk into a saucepan and leave in a warm place to sour. To speed up the process, you can add a slice of rye bread. When the milk turns sour, remove the bread, and put the pan on a small fire and heat until the milk curdles. Be careful not to heat the yogurt too much, otherwise the curd will turn out tough.
Remove the pan from the heat, cool the contents and strain through several layers of gauze. Quality will remain in the gauze cottage cheese, and the liquid is a useful and healing whey.
Adding lemon juice
This method is designed for fast cooking whey. Per liter of homemade whole milk squeeze the juice of one lemon, mix well and put on a small fire. The milk will curdle as it heats up. Remove the pan from the heat, cool the liquid and filter, as already described.
With this method, whey is obtained, however, not quite “correct”, since during its manufacture there is no process of fermentation (fermentation) of milk and, therefore, the resulting product does not contain beneficial bacteria and other beneficial substances accompanying this process.
How to store whey
Whey should be stored in glassware in a refrigerator.
For medicinal and cosmetic purposes, the shelf life of the product should not exceed three days.
And now let's look at how to use milk whey for hair in order to get the maximum benefit from this product.
Natural serum-based shampoo
Milk whey contains components that gently and effectively cleanse the scalp and hair from pollution and sebum. This tool is less aggressive and acts softer than industrial shampoos. In addition, it has a healing and caring effect on the hair and scalp.
If for some reason you do not want to wash your hair with whey, then add a little of it to your shampoo, thereby enriching it. useful components product. You can also add serum to other industrial hair care products.
Hair wash with whey
Warm the whey to a warm state and apply first a small amount of on the scalp, massage for a couple of minutes, and then wet all the hair. The exposure time is 5 minutes, then rinse with warm water. To enhance the effect, rinse clean hair decoction.
You can wash your hair with whey as needed.
Hair rinse with whey
One of the most simple ways application of whey for hair is rinsing. For this procedure, the product is used both by itself and in combination with other components.
Serum or composition with its inclusion must be preheated to a pleasant comfortable temperature. To enhance the effect, you can add half an ampoule of vitamin A or E.
Wash your hair as usual, wring out (you can lightly blot with a towel). Then we use the prepared mouthwash with whey. We wring out the hair, dry it with a towel and let it dry naturally. Additionally, you do not need to rinse your hair with water. Apply as needed.
After this procedure, the hair looks well-groomed, beautiful, easier to style, stays clean and fresh longer.
Whey rinse recipes
And now let's look at how to prepare a composition for rinsing with whey.
Lemon juice rinse
We prepare milk whey according to the third option with the addition of lemon juice and use it as a rinse. Apply 1-2 times a week.
After application, the hair becomes smooth and shiny. In addition, this composition slightly brightens.
A good result is the combination of whey for hair with decoctions / infusions of medicinal plants.
Whey and nettle rinse
1.5 st. l. pour 0.5 l of boiling water, cover, wrap and insist until cool. Strain, bring the resulting liquid to its original volume and mix with 500 ml of whey (1:1).
Whey and Burdock Root Rinse
1.5 st. l. burdock root pour 750 ml of water, bring to a boil and boil on the small fire 30 minutes. Remove from heat, cover with a lid, warm. When the broth has cooled, strain, and bring the liquid to its original volume. Mix the resulting broth with whey for hair in a ratio of 1: 1.
Whey Spray
A variation of rinsing with whey is the use of a spray. This procedure has proven itself to restore the structure of the hair after dyeing, perm, frequent styling, etc.
Pour milk whey into an empty spray bottle and apply to the hair along the entire length. In the presence of split ends, we process only them. If desired, you can add 1 tsp to the composition. burdock oil. Frequency of application - several times a day.
Whey hair masks
Such masks give a particularly intense healing and caring effect. For these purposes, you can use only serum or combine it with other components.
Before applying the mask, the hair should be washed as usual, wiped with a terry towel. Apply the prepared composition first on the scalp with massage movements, and then distribute over the entire length of the hair. Cover hair with polyethylene, warm from above with a terry towel. After the required time, wash off the mask with warm water. Shampoo can be used if desired. Let hair dry naturally.
Duration of the procedure
The duration of the procedure depends on the prescription, but is usually 30-60 minutes.
How often to apply
masks give good effect during the procedure twice a week. Course - 10 masks. For preventive purposes, these masks can be done once a week.
Hair mask recipes
There is nothing difficult in preparing hair masks with whey. Let's look at a few options.
Whey mask
Preheated to a comfortable temperature, whey is applied to the scalp and unwashed hair. The duration of the procedure is an hour.
Milk whey mask in combination with other hair masks
We mix the purchased hair mask with whey in a ratio of 1: 1. Apply to scalp and clean, damp hair.
Nourishing mask with honey and yolks
2 tbsp. l. natural honey melt in a water bath (heat only to a warm state!), grind well with 2 yolks, preferably homemade eggs, gradually diluting the mixture with 250 ml of warm whey. The exposure time is at least half an hour.
The mask is suitable for all hair types. It perfectly nourishes and activates the roots, restores the structure of the hair shafts, gives the hair shine and shine.
Oily hair mask
15 g (buy at the pharmacy), mix well with 5 g potato starch. Dilute the resulting powder with 45 ml of warm whey to the consistency of sour cream. When applying, pay special attention to the roots. The exposure time is half an hour.
The mask is great for oily, easily soiled hair. It nourishes the roots, normalizes the fat balance of the skin. If, after unsuccessful dyeing in blond, the hair has acquired a yellowish tint, then this mask will help remove it.
Mask for dry hair
2 tbsp. l. (peach, coconut) combine with 2 tbsp. l. whey. When applying, pay special attention to the hair, carefully rubbing the composition into them. The exposure time is 1-2 hours.
The mask actively moisturizes, has a restorative effect on damaged, dried hair. After several procedures, the hair looks healthy and well-groomed.
Mask for strengthening hair
Melt 18-20 g of cocoa butter in a water bath, add 25 ml of warm whey and 6 drops essential oil patchouli. The exposure time is half an hour.
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