Egg White Mask

Egg white refers to the inner white colored ingredient of a raw egg, which surrounds the yolk. Egg whites have many uses, such as, they are used to froth cakes, they provide the body with proteins which are essential for body building and lastly, they are used in many natural skin beauty treatments. Many people vouch for the effectiveness and usefulness of egg white face masks, for improving the skin's texture and tone. Let us know the method to make egg white mask at home, followed by a list of its benefits for the skin.

Method of Preparation

To prepare a homemade egg white mask, simply break open an egg and separate out the yellow and the white portion, by taking out the yolk. In the egg white, add a teaspoon of milk and a few drops of honey. Mix properly with a spoon and your mask is ready to be applied on the face.

To apply the mask on the face, ideally use a brush, as using fingers to apply it can become quite messy. Using the brush, start applying the mask on the forehead, followed by cheeks, chin and then the rest of the face and also the neck. Pay special attention to the creases of the nose, while applying it. Do not apply the mask around the mouth and the eyes, as it becomes very tight on drying, and if the skin on these areas is stretched beyond a point, it can cause wrinkles. Once you have applied the mask, leave it on the face for thirty minutes to dry. After thirty minutes, take it out by splashing some lukewarm water on the face first and then rubbing the mask out gently. Once the mask has fully come out, wash your entire face and neck with lots of water, so that no smell is left behind.

Benefits

Egg whites contain an ingredient called ovalbumin, which helps in keeping the viruses in check. Egg whites are also an important source of healthy protein. Another ingredient of the egg whites, namely lysozyme, is known for its skin clearing properties. Lysozyme is actually an enzyme, which performs the function of digesting bacterial cell walls. Due to the presence of these ingredients in the egg whites, applying this mask is considered very beneficial for the facial skin. Below are some of the benefits.

• Regularly applying this face mask shrinks the skin pores, thus, preventing accumulation of dirt and grime in them, putting an end to acne and pimple breakouts. Although some people say that egg white mask is very effective for acne scars, yet it is still not proven.
• It cleans the skin very deeply, making it soft, supple and bright at the same time.
• Helps in tightening the skin and if applied on a weekly basis, can delay the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face and the neck.
• Egg white mask is very beneficial for people with an oily skin, as it is very drying and aids in removing excess oil from the skin.

As you can see from above, an egg white mask is very useful for the health and look of the skin. It brings about an unmatchable radiant glow on the face of the person, if applied every week. One last tip before I sign off - do not use them if you have a dry skin, as it can over dry the skin. Also, do not apply the mask more than twice a week, as its over application can dry the skin out too. Best of luck!