Skin is the largest organ in the body and it is the one that is most exposed to the sun, pollution, UV rays, dust and harmful chemicals from, ironically, the skincare products used on it. The best way to protect your skin from these chemicals is to use products whose ingredients you are familiar with and know that they won't cause any harm. A mask can be a great way to rejuvenate your skin and restore its radiance. Although you can buy ready-made masks, DIY homemade masks are the best as you know exactly what it is made up of and they are cheaper. Egg white is a great ingredient for a DIY homemade mask. It is always available in the kitchen and it has numerous benefits.
Egg whites have a high protein content which helps make your skin look younger and radiant. Egg whites also have albumin which has skin toning and tightening properties. Egg whites contain Potassium that helps skin retain moisture. It also contains Magnesium that delays the aging process. Riboflavin present in egg whites help detox the skin and remove free radicals leading to wrinkle free skin. Egg white is truly a miracle worker as it not only gives you better-looking skin, it can also give you shinier healthier hair.
Egg white acts as an excellent skin toner by removing dirt and grime and leaving your skin feeling clean and tight. It also makes your pores smaller. It also removes puffiness from under the eyes. If you have oily skin, egg whites are a boon for you. It reduces the production of sebum in the skin and makes your pores smaller, thus leading to an oil-free face. Since it reduces sebum, the size of pores and pulls out dirt from the pores, it eliminates blackheads and reduces acne. Regular use of an egg white homemade mask can also reduce tan, blemishes and acne scars. It also makes your skin tighter thereby reducing wrinkles and keeping new ones from forming making it the perfect anti aging ingredient. Here are 3 DIY masks using egg whites that will get you maximum benefits.
Anti-acne mask:
Ingredients:
1 egg white
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
To prepare the mask, first, beat the egg whites in a clean bowl. Once it becomes frothy, add the lemon juice and honey and mix well. After washing your face with lukewarm water to open the pores, apply the mask with the help of a brush. Wash it off after 20 minutes.
The lemon juice in the mask works as an astringent and tightens the pores and also makes skin lighter and removes and discolorations or blemishes. The honey acts as an anti-bacterial agent and also helps moisturize the skin. This mask is ideal for people with oily skin.
Moisturising Mask:
Ingredients:
1 egg white
A quarter of a fully ripe avocado
1 teaspoon of plain unflavoured yogurt
First, mash the avocado in a bowl till it becomes a smooth paste and set aside. Now beat the egg whites till they become frothy and add the mashed avocado and yogurt and mix well. After cleansing your face, apply a thick layer of the mask on your face and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes before washing it off.
Avocado hydrates and moisturizes the skin and also contains nutrients that are excellent for the skin. Yogurt also acts as a moisturizer and gives skin a glow and also helps fight acne causing bacteria. This mask is ideal for people with dry skin.
Exfoliating Mask:
Ingredients:
1 egg white
1 teaspoon oatmeal
1 teaspoon honey
Add the oatmeal and honey to the whisked egg whites. Apply the mask to face after cleansing and gently massage to exfoliate. Leave it on for 15 minutes and gently massage again with some lukewarm water to remove the mask. Oatmeal acts as a gentle exfoliant and also helps moisturize the skin and lighten scars. This homemade mask is suitable for all skin types.
You can even just apply plain egg whites to face and remove it after it dries. Egg white is a versatile ingredient and can be used to solve all your skin woes. There are multiple ways to use them and are perfect whether you have dry skin or oily skin or normal skin. Egg white is one of those rare ingredients that moisturize skin and at the same time stop excess sebum production, lighten scars, tighten skin, reduce wrinkles and remove blackheads. It is perfect to be used by all age groups and all skin types. So whip up one of the masks mentioned above and pamper your skin the way it deserves to be pampered.