St Patrick’s Day is upon us, so in the name of research, we’re exploring the so-called benefits of beer in our beauty routine. From skin elasticity, to shinier hair, the rumours are rife, but we want the facts. Thirsty for answers? This round’s on us…
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1 Full-bodied, blonde and golden - hair, that is
With our taste in beer sounding a lot like last week’s salon request (honey blonde please), is it true that our hair can benefit from a good ol’ tipple? Packed with protein, malt and hops can strengthen cuticles for a well-nourished mane, but a beer rinse is major commitment. Aside from the inevitable eau-de-pub fragrance, stripping hair of natural oils could leave your locks dry, and a little lacklustre. Our verdict? Coconut oil is our go-to pick for a natural fix, or think keratin for a more lasting shine solution.
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2 Thirst-quenching or skin-hydrating?
Carbonated skincare – a Japanese beauty fave, is thought to help us on the route to radiance. High in bubbles and vitamin B, could a beer-infused facemask be the answer to a plump and perfect complexion? For deep-cleansing pores and removing dead skin cells, sparkling water is the real winner. Alas, we can’t include beer in our skincare routine just yet, but cleansing is thirsty work…
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3 Head for your local... nail technician
So. Silicon helps brittle nails grow stronger. Beer contains yeast which is high in silicon…right? Sure, one cup of beer blended with olive oil and cider vinegar may craft the perfect at-home soaking solution for nourishing nail beds, but do we really want to sacrifice our fave beauty treatment for a DIY fix? Stick to moisturising in between salon trips to keep fingertips fighting strong, and pour that ‘one cup’ of beer where it should be – into a pint glass.