Hacks In A Pint? Surprising Ways To Use Flat Beer Beyond The Bar
Flat beer, while not ideal for drinking, can be used in a variety of ways outside the kitchen. Some common uses include cleaning wooden furniture, removing carpet stains, and as a foot soak. It can also be used in marinades, braises, and even as a hair treatment.
Material required:
Eggs
Yogurt
Lime juice
Shallow tumblers
Epsom salt
Spray bottle
Mouthwash
Dry yeast
DIY beer face mask: Beer face masks are all the rage right now and with very good reason. Beer, whether fresh or stale is said to be great for your skin because the brewer’s yeast in the beverage is said to keep your skin’s pH levels balanced and tighten your pores. Additionally, the vitamins in beer may help fight acne breakouts! People all over the world are mixing beer with eggs, yogurt and even lime juice for healthy glowing skin.
However, since everyone’s skin is different, we recommend doing a patch test or even consulting your dermatologist if you have extreme skin conditions before slathering your face with lager!
Wind down with a DIY beer pedicure: Give your tired feet some TLC by soaking them in a basin full of old beer and warm water! Once again, the yeast in the beer becomes the star ingredient here that works hard to soften the tough skin and calluses on the soles of your feet. The alcohol also acts as a natural antiseptic for your skin, keeping your feet squeaky clean and germ-free!
Breathe life back into full hair: If you haven’t seen trending beauty hacks for lustrous locks involving beer, you have been living under a rock for sure. According to research, adding stale beer to your haircare regime after shampooing can deliver a powerful dose of proteins and B vitamins, leaving your hair fuller, thicker and shiny. While there are plenty of beer shampoos in the market to choose from, you can easily create your own! Boil a cup or two (depending on the length of your hair) of the beer until you are left with about 25 percent of the liquid, sans the alcohol. Once it has cooled down, mixed the reduced beer with your shampoo. Wash and rinse your hair as usual and step out of the shower with a rejuvenated mane!
Lay out a trap for insects: Insects and beer lovers have one thing in common – they both love beer. Pests like cockroaches, fruit flies, slugs and even mice cannot resist the sugars in beer and are instantly drawn to it. This fact proves extremely useful, especially when you are outdoors. Pour some of your stale beer into some shallow tumblers and place them around you close to the ground. Slugs and insects will soon crawl into it and drown before they know it!
You can also DIY your own easy pesticide spray by mixing one cup each of flat beer, Epsom salt, mouthwash and half a packet of dry yeast. Shake well to dissolve the yeast and the salt and then spray as needed to keep insects at bay.
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