An Egg a Day for your Skin and Hair

Whether you decide to eat an egg or make a face mask of it, you’ll benefit from its abundance of protein. The protein content of eggs are not only good to nourish your body, but its nutrients are equally good at nourishing your skin. No wonder your face can benefit from your applying this regularly.

And, making an egg white mask is as easy as can be! Separate the yolk from the white, use it to bake a cake. Use the white for your skin, body and hair! Whisk the white using a spoon or a hand blender, and you have a homemade egg white mask ready to use.

It tightens your skin: Egg whites are rich in the enzyme Lysozyme that work like a charm in diminishing dark patches and uneven skin that may be marring your face and crushing your spirits. It also preserves the skin’s natural tautness and helps to tighten the pores.

All you need to do is whisk some egg white and apply it to your face. A few minutes after you apply an egg white mask, your skin will begin to tighten. You might continue to feel this tightening for an hour after you’ve washed off the mask. The mask will render your skin a healthy glow and reduce the appearance of fine lines. In fact, you will love your temporary facelift. You can depend on your egg white mask to tighten your skin and pores and remove any dead skin cells and make you look drop dead gorgeous for a Friday date night!

It saps away all excess oil: Egg whites extract oil from facial pores while also tightening the skin. By making a mask of egg white, oatmeal and honey, the face can be cleansed, exfoliated and kept firm.

It removes all whiteheads: When facial pores are blocked with sebum or oil and other forms of debris and dirt, whiteheads develop. The protein content that is part of an egg white helps absorb all excess oil and leave the face feeling fresh and toned. By adding a few drops of lemon to an egg white mask, you can get rid of whiteheads while the egg white’s protein content contributes to nourish and heal the skin. Lemon also helps with discoloration and skin lightening, besides being used as a mild astringent.

It gets rid of acne: Again, being rich in protein, egg whites can help get rid of or reduce the outbreak of acne. It can also heal the skin and rebuild it.

It reduces the appearance of wrinkles: Riboflavin in the egg whites helps to get rid of poisonous and dangerous free radicals that evolve into fine lines and wrinkles. Lather your face with an egg white mask, and watch your skin turn, smooth, supple and clear!

It promotes hair growth and acts as a conditioner: If you are looking for a home remedy that will curb hair fall and give you jaw dropping hair growth, look no further! The whites of an egg have healing properties and can replenish and restore softness and lustre to your tresses. What’s more? Within a few applications you will see your hair grow longer, thicker and full of life!

It reduces puffiness under the eyes: If you suffer from puffiness of the eye, put some egg white to use. Simply rub some egg white below your eyes and leave it on until it dries up. Wash off with lukewarm water. Dry the area with a soft towel and moisturize the area with coconut oil.

It reduces facial hair: Facial hair can be a bother especially if you belong to the beauty conscious lot! But, worry not, as egg whites can help you deal with facial hair too! What do you do? Simple! Dip a brush in egg white mixture and apply it to your face. Place a paper towel on your face and apply a thin layer of egg white on it so that the paper sticks to it. When it dries completely, tug at the paper towel. Voila! Your skin will be transformed to smooth and silky. This is one of the best alternatives to painful waxing to remove facial hair.  

The benefits of an egg white mark are plenty. The more regularly you use it, the more you will fall in love with it and the effects it has on your skin, body, and hair!