Face It! Egg White Facials are the inexpensive way to give yourself a facial treatment.
Eggs are the quintessential breakfast food, and yet your stomach is not the only part of your body that can benefit from them. Your skin can too. Homemade egg masks are said to have the ability to tighten pores and they also have cleansing and acne fighting properties, as well. Making this mask can improve your skin tone and it is inexpensive too.
What exactly des an egg white have that makes it really effective? Well, the whites contain albumin, a substance that is rich in protein. Egg whites also contain an enzyme called lysozyme, which has properties that kill bacteria, and that is probably the reason why it helps reduce acne and blackheads!
Another great thing about egg masks is that they have the ability to “lift”your skin. The whites are water soluble, and so, if it is applied on the skin, and then dries, a thin film of protein remains. At this point, you may feel some tightness on your skin. Many facial products contain a derivative of egg whites because it helps tighten not only your skin but your pores as well. That is why this mask is great for people with oily skin because they usually have larger pores.
Now that we have found out the great benefits of an egg mask facial, here is the recipe to make one for yourselves at home. It’s relatively easy, affordable and organic! Here are a few simple steps to create your own mask:
The Egg Mask Facial
1. Separate the egg white from the yolk. You can use the leftover eggwhites after using the yolks in a recipe.
2. Slightly beat the egg whites.
3. Apply it evenly on your face.
4. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes or until the eggwhites dry. It will be difficult to smile when the egg white is thouroughly dry.
5. Rinse off with look warm water and follw this with cooler water to help tighten your pores.
Other Egg White Mask Options:
Egg White Eye Lift
You will beat the egg white until frothy, and apply it under your eyes. You need to wait until it is completely dry. Apply a thin layer again, and apply your make up. You have an instant “eye lift” without having surgery. Note: If it irritates your skin, or gets itchy, wash the dried egg off.
Egg White and Honey
Mix an egg with a tablespoon of honey and a drop of essential orange oil. If orange oil is not your cup of tea, ou can use lavender if you like. Apply this mixture on your face and wait for it to dry. Once it dries, rinse it off with warm water. Your skin will feel “lifted” as well as hydrated.
So, as you can see, an egg mask facial can be used at least once a week. Your skin will feel refreshed and “lifted” and it is an inexpensive way to give yourself a facial treatment with miraculous results. Give this a try and you will reap EGGcellent benefits! Once you try these recipes, pop on over to my Facebook page and tell us what you think about the egg white mask recipes and how your skin feels after using them.
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source: beauty is my duty
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