effective recipes for egg white face masks
4 Effective Recipes for Egg White Face Masks
Egg whites are commonly used in face mask recipes, owing to their easy availability and safety of use. As against the pricey chemical masks that come with side effects, egg white masks are safe, natural, and inexpensive. This Buzzle article gives you some face mask recipes with the goodness of egg white.
Did You Know?
Lysozyme, a component enzyme in the egg white, annihilates the bacteria responsible for inducing acne. The enzyme feeds on the cell walls of the bacteria, thus helping in the eradication of acne.
An oily or a patchy skin, dark spots, whiteheads, blackheads, acne, loosening of the skin, and dryness are among the common skin problems we face today. Our skin is exposed to all types of pollutants that cause skin damage. Good skin care is the best tool to combat these problems and restore a healthy glowing skin. Synthetic skin care products may prove to be harmful for the skin. For that, it is always advisable to use natural ingredients for skin care. Natural products soothe the skin, provide it with the required nourishment, and also have no side effects. Egg white is one such readily available kitchen ingredient. It repairs an oily or patchy skin, boosts its elasticity, and being rich in collagen and vitamin A, helps cure acne, as well as scars and marks on the skin.
Here we tell you how to use egg whites in making face masks. We have a recipe each, for skin repair, blackhead removal, hydration, and lightening.
Repairs Uneven Complexion and an Oily Skin
Honey + Lemon juice + Egg white: This mask helps the skin get rid of its excess oil content. It also helps with any other rashes or marks on the skin. The ingredients of this mask help moisturize the skin, provide it with an antibacterial shield, and fight acne. Lemon juice enriches the complexion and repairs an oily skin. Honey helps with skin irritation.
Ingredients
- Egg white, 1
- Honey, 1 tablespoon
- Lemon juice, 1 teaspoon
Procedure
- Whip the egg white and lemon juice in a small bowl till the mixture attains a frothy consistency.
- Now add honey and stir well.
- Once done, wash off the mask with lukewarm water and pat the skin dry using a soft towel.
Eradicates Blackheads and Exfoliates the Skin
Oatmeal + Egg white + Honey: This facial mask is good for treating blackheads. It helps you get rid of fine lines on the skin and also exfoliates it.
Ingredients
- Egg white, 1
- Oatmeal, 1 tablespoon
- Honey, 1 tablespoon
Procedure
- Whisk the egg white to have it attain a foamy consistency. Then mix in the oatmeal and honey. Make a thick paste.
- Apply this paste all over your face and neck. Keep it for 20 minutes and then rinse your face with lukewarm water.
Hydrates and Repairs Dry and Flaky Skin
Avocado + Egg white + Yogurt : This face mask moisturizes the skin, and helps give it a radiant glow. Yogurt helps repair dry and flaky skin and fights acne.
Ingredients
- Egg white, 1
- Avocado, ½
- Yogurt, 1 teaspoon
Procedure
- Smash the avocado into a nice paste, using a spoon or a fork. You can also grind the avocado in a blender and make a puree, instead of digging into it with a fork.
- Add a whisked egg and yogurt to the puree.
- Apply this paste to the face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Then wash your face and pat it dry.
Fights Pimples and Lightens Skin Color
Mint + Cornmeal + Rose water + Egg white: This egg white mask will enable you to get rid of those embarrassing pimples on your face. It will also give the skin a cooling sensation, thereby soothing skin irritations. Skin lightening is another advantage of this face mask.
Ingredients
- Egg white, 1
- Rose water, 1 tablespoon
- Cornmeal, 1 teaspoon
- Mint leaves paste, 1 tablespoon
Procedure
- By whisking the egg white, give it a foamy consistency. You could also use the egg white without whisking it.
- Then add rose water, cornmeal, and mint leaves paste to it and make a non-drippy paste.
- Apply this paste to the face and let it rest and dry for about 15 to 20 minutes.