Milk serum for face. Application, benefits

A natural and efficient method of skin care is with milk serum. It has been used for centuries to maintain youthful-looking skin and to improve complexion. This straightforward, daily product is nutrient-rich and can improve your skincare regimen in a number of ways.

Milk serum, which is high in proteins, vitamins, and minerals, helps to moisturize and nourish skin. It can make your face more elastic, less wrinkled, and radiant. This natural ingredient works well for all skin types, regardless of how oily, dry, or sensitive your skin is.

Applying milk serum to your face is simple and reasonably priced. It is available in stores or can be prepared at home. This post will discuss the advantages of using milk serum on your skin and the different ways to apply it.

Indications for use

Girls, women, and men between the ages of thirty and thirty-five are advised to use milk serum for the face as a nourishing, highly vitamin-rich, lactic and folic acid-containing, restorative, all-natural home cosmetic product for:

• loss of elasticity and firmness of the skin;
• appearance of wrinkles and other age-related changes;
• care for oily, combination skin prone to acne;
• enlarged pores;
• redness caused by sunburn;
• appearance of irritation and a feeling of tightness.

Apart from its rejuvenating properties, it also has a nourishing and cleansing effect on the skin, helps fight acne, and normalizes the sebaceous glands. It is also advised to use it as a regenerating agent when redness and inflammation start to appear.

A cheap, all-natural ingredient for skincare that helps hydrate, nourish, and brighten the skin is milk serum. Its abundance of vitamins and proteins helps to calm irritation, lessen inflammation, and support a healthy complexion. Regular application of milk serum can minimize fine lines, enhance skin texture, and impart a youthful, radiant glow to the face. For those looking for a gentle yet effective solution, it’s a simple addition to any skincare routine and suitable for most skin types.

Chemical composition

Face milk serum is made up of ingredients that help to smooth skin. Its amino acid content, which is not produced by the body, effectively combats free radicals that cause aging by penetrating the skin or entering it through food.

Water makes up approximately 94% of the serum’s volume, making it its primary ingredient.

It can also be used as a potent antioxidant that delays the aging process of the skin because it contains lactose, or milk sugar, vitamins, milk protein, fats, and good bacteria called bifidobacteria. A whey product made from milk or kefir can be made ahead of time and used right away without needing to be refrigerated.

What makes it up:

Component name	Its characteristics
Vitamin E	A natural antioxidant that smoothes the skin, restoring its youth and elasticity.
Vitamin B9	Helps fight skin inflammation, removes acne and protects against the negative impact of environmental factors.
Pantothenic acid	Has a wound-healing effect, increases the protective function of the skin and promotes its hydration.
Riboflavin	Helps restore and maintain skin health, increases its resistance to cold and wind.
Ascorbic acid	Helps activate the production of its own collagen in tissues, evens out skin tone and has a rejuvenating effect.
Niacinamide	Has a lightening effect, helping to cope with skin hyperpigmentation, and also accelerates regenerative processes in tissues.
Vitamin B12	Copes with age spots, atopic dermatitis and acne.
Calcium and phosphorus	Help restore the density and elasticity of the skin, provide its maximum level of hydration.
Potassium	Protects the skin from the sun and provides it with the necessary level of water.
Zinc	It has a drying effect on the skin, reduces redness and inflammation, normalizes the sebaceous glands.
Choline	Provides a lifting effect, fights wrinkles and helps to smooth out facial relief.
Lactic acid	Has a whitening effect, cleanses pores from dirt and dust particles accumulated deep in them, helps soften and remove the stratum corneum from the skin.
Folic acid	Provides an anti-inflammatory effect and increases the regenerative capacity of the skin.

Additionally, in trace amounts in the serum are:

Goat milk can also be used to make the serum. A significant portion of cobalt, a component of vitamin B12 that effectively combats wrinkles, is present in this cosmetic product. It’s advised to take this product internally as well for a long-lasting rejuvenating effect.

Harm and contraindications

Milk serum is a natural product that is deemed safe enough for use by both men and women of all ages. Applying it to facial skin that is damaged is not advised.

Additionally, local allergic reactions (skin red spots, itching, allergic rash) may happen in some cases if there is an individual intolerance.

To prevent adverse effects, conduct a preliminary hypersensitivity test first. Apply a small amount of freshly prepared product to the inside of the elbow or wrist, and leave it there for ten to fifteen minutes.

Any antihistamine medication taken orally should be removed right away, along with any reddening or itching of the skin tissues.

Recipes

Goat milk, cow milk, or kefir can all be used to make milk serum for the face.

1st recipe

The quickest and simplest method of preparation is to freeze one liter of kefir with any fat content. Once it is completely frozen, remove it from the bag and place it on a colander covered in multiple layers of gauze. The kefir will curdle and produce whey that is high in lactic acid and minerals as it slowly thaws.

2nd recipe

Ingredients that are required:

• 1 l. cow"s (goat"s) milk;
• a small piece of "Borodinsky bread".

In order to make whey, you must:

• Pour the milk into a saucepan, put the bread in it and put it in a warm place for 2-3 days to sour.
• After the specified time, remove the bread from the saucepan, put it on the fire and heat, stirring occasionally, without letting it boil, until curd flakes form on the surface.
• After the milk has curdled, remove the saucepan from the stove, tip its contents into a colander lined with gauze and drain the whey, separating it from the curd.

3rd method

Ingredients that are required:

• 1 l cow"s (goat"s) milk;
• 1⁄2 lemon or 20 ml lemon juice.

In order to get the whey ready, you must:

• Pour the milk into a saucepan, put it on the fire and bring to a boil.
• Add lemon juice to it and cook, stirring continuously until curd flakes appear on the surface.
• Remove the pan from the heat, cool, and tip into a colander lined with a layer of gauze to separate the whey from the curd.

How to use

After preparation, milk whey for the face should be used right away. It can be added to different nourishing, cleansing, and toning masks or applied to cleansed skin in place of toner.

For washing

For everyday skin cleansing, use a whey product with lactic acid that has been heated to +35°C. Then, gently wipe your face, neck, and décolleté with a cotton pad dipped in the product.

Another option for storing the finished whey product is to freeze it for 12 hours by putting it in specialized ice cube trays. Every morning and evening, it is advised to wipe the previously cleansed face with the resulting ice cubes, using the serum as a cleansing and toning agent with a lifting effect.

Pilling

To quickly and simply remove keratinized particles from the surface of the face, prepare a peeling from:

• 2 tbsp. l. milk serum;
• 1 h. l. small salt.

Combine all of the aforementioned ingredients to make the scrub, then gently massage it into the skin of your face, neck, and décolleté after cleansing it beforehand.

After roughly three to four minutes of work, the skin can be easily scrubbed clean with warm water. The cleaned areas need to be lubricated with a moisturizing cream or gel. The process can be repeated every seven days.

Nourishing mask

To replenish the skin’s deficiency of vitamins and amino acids, prepare a nourishing face mask using the following ingredients:

• 3 tbsp. l. milk serum;
• a piece of "Borodinsky" or any other rye bread (without crust).

To create a cosmetic item, you require:

• Place the bread in the serum, leave until softened, then crush and mix until a homogeneous product is obtained.
• Apply the finished mass with a brush to clean skin, neck and neckline, leave for 25-30 minutes, and then remove with running water.

The process can be repeated two to three times per week.

Whitening mask with cottage cheese

To counteract skin hyperpigmentation, apply a bleaching mask from:

• 2 tbsp. l. fatty cottage cheese;
• 20 ml of milk whey;
• the white of one egg.

To use and prepare it, you’ll need:

• Put all the ingredients in a bowl and grind them until smooth.
• Apply the mixture to pre-cleaned skin with a brush, leave for 25-30 minutes, then remove with running water. For washing, you can also use cotton pads soaked in green tea.

Two repetitions of the process ought to be made each week.

Fabric mask

A lifting fabric mask helps to tighten and even out the features of the face, getting rid of drooping skin. It can be made with gauze and recently prepared whey that has been heated to between +37°C and +40°C.

To carry out this:

• Fold a piece of gauze in several layers, then use scissors to make holes for the mouth and eyes.
• Soak it in a serum product, apply to your face and gently straighten.
• You need to leave the mask on for 35-45 minutes.

After using it, there’s no need to wash your face or use more moisturizer. It is advised to perform the process three times a week in order to get a long-lasting, noticeable result.

For problem skin

Acne on the face can be treated with milk whey, egg yolk, and citrus juice. This condition affects people with oily, combination skin who are over 25 as well as adolescents.

To get ready for the mask, gather:

• 2 tbsp. l. milk serum;
• 1 egg yolk;
• Grapefruit and orange.

To get ready, you’ll need:

• Peel the citrus fruits and chop them with a blender.
• Heat the serum to a temperature of +37°C – +40°C and add to the citrus fruits.
• With a blender, beat the egg yolk into the resulting consistency, and then mix it well until a homogeneous consistency is obtained.
• Using a brush, apply the mask to pre-washed skin of the face, leave for 35 minutes, and then remove with warm water.

It is advised to repeat the process every two to three days.

Problem skin can be cleaned with a scrub consisting of whey, oatmeal, and coffee grounds prior to applying the mask. The ingredients listed should be combined, applied to the face using gentle massage motions, and the rolling particles of the keratinized layer, dirt, and dust carefully removed.

To combat wrinkles

You can fight wrinkles with a cottage cheese mask with a milk serum that helps to return the skin to the skin and reduce the severity of wrinkles.

It is ready thanks to:

• 2 tbsp. l. oatmeal;
• 20 g of cottage cheese 19% fat;
• 2 tbsp. l whey;
• one grated apple.

To create a mask, you will need:

• Put all the ingredients in a deep bowl, mix and leave for 15-20 minutes to swell flour.

Apply the mask to your face with a brush, let it sit for thirty-five minutes, and then rinse it off with warm water. It is advised to use an ice cube to wipe the skin that has been prepped with serum after cleansing. It is advised to perform the process every four days.

Fruit nutrient mask

Any type of skin can benefit from a fruit or vegetable mask with milk serum, which has nourishing, restorative, and tonic properties.

In order to get ready, you must take:

• 2 tbsp. l. serum product;
• one ampoule of vitamins A and E;
• pulp of banana, melon or eggplant.

While getting the mask ready, you ought to:

• Using a blender, grind the selected vegetable or fruit, after peeling it.
• Mix the pulp with the serum, add one ampoule of vitamins A and E to the mixture, mix well and apply using a brush to the pre-cleaned face, neck and décolleté.
• Let the mask sit for 35-40 minutes, then remove it from the skin with warm water and apply a nourishing cream.

Three days can pass between the procedure’s execution. Any fruit or vegetable can be used to make a mask, including tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, radishes, peaches, and apricots.

To combat dull complexion

A serum and dry pea mask will help bring back the natural glow and tone of your skin.

For what reason?

• 2 tbsp. l. peas need to be soaked in water for 12 hours, and then ground with a blender until porridge.
• Add 2 t. l. serum and mix well.
• Remove dirt, dust and decorative cosmetics from the face with a foam for washing, and then put a hot towel on it, steaming the skin and opening the pores. Using a brush, apply a thin layer of the mask to your face, leave for 25-35 minutes.
• After the specified time, you need to wash your face with water and lubricate your face with a moisturizing gel (cream).

Because the process builds up over time, it is advised to repeat it twice a week.

Prepared pilling using:

• 2 st. l. milk serum;
• 5 g of citric acid;
• 1 tbsp. l. ground oatmeal.

To assemble, you’ll need:

• In a deep bowl, mix the flakes with citric acid using a blender.
• Add serum to the resulting mass and beat it again.

Use gentle massage motions to apply the peeling to your face, let it sit for five minutes, and then rinse it off with running water. It is advised to perform the process once every seven days, and to always use a moisturizing gel (or cream) afterwards.

Moisturizing mask for dry skin

Dry, flaky skin can be treated by creating a mask with:

• 2 tbsp. l. milk serum;
• 2 small pieces of fresh pumpkin;
• one egg yolk;
• 5 ml of avocado oil.

As you get ready, you’ll need:

• Cut the peel from the pumpkin, put in a deep bowl and chop with a submersible blender to the puree consistency.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the pumpkin puree and mix the mixture until smooth.
• Using a brush, apply the resulting mixture to clean skin of the face, leave for 20-25 minutes, and then remove under warm running water.
• After using the mask, it is necessary to lubricate the skin with a moisturizing gel (cream).

It is advised to carry out the process again every five days. You can also use store-bought pumpkin puree (used in baby food) in place of fresh pumpkin.

An aloe juice mask will also have a good moisturizing effect; to prepare one, take the following:

• 2 tbsp. l. milk serum;
• 5 ml of aloe juice;
• 10 g cocoa powder.

To get the necessary mask ready:

• Pour the serum into a deep container, place it in a water (steam) bath and heat it up to +45°С-+50°С.
• Gradually stir in small portions, add cocoa powder to it.
• As soon as the mixture acquires a uniform consistency, remove it from the stove, cool to +37°C and add aloe juice.
• Apply the serum to the face with cotton swabs (except for the area around the eyes).
• Leave it on the skin for 30 minutes, and then remove with warm water.

Every five days, it is advised to use a moisturizing mask.

Can it be used for the skin around the eyes

Experts believe that using milk serum can effectively combat age-related changes and severe skin defects. Nevertheless, because of the possibility of causing severe irritation, it is not advised to use the product for treating the area around the eyes and lips, nor when open wounds or scratches appear on the face, even though it contains vitamins.

Cosmetologists advise applying milk serum as a cheap, efficient face serum that has a lifting effect.

Rich in vitamins, amino acids, and probiotics, this product helps prevent aging, purify, and balance the complexion. It is safe to use, and regular application can greatly improve the condition of any skin type by restoring elasticity and a healthy flush to the skin.

Application	Benefits
As a facial cleanser	Removes impurities and nourishes the skin
As a mask	Hydrates and softens the skin
As a toner	Helps to balance skin pH
In combination with oils	Boosts skin elasticity and glow

A cheap and natural product that can completely change your skincare regimen is milk serum. Its abundant nutritional content, including vitamins, proteins, and minerals, helps to moisturize, brighten, and soften skin. Regardless of your skin type—oily, dry, or sensitive—this adaptable ingredient can make a noticeable difference.

Using milk serum on a regular basis can help even out your skin tone, fight acne, and reduce inflammation. It works well as a toner, mask, or even cleanser in your routine and is mild enough for daily use.

A wonderful complement to any beauty routine, milk serum is widely available and offers a multitude of benefits. It’s an affordable, easy-to-use method for getting healthier, more radiant skin.

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