Egg whites have numerous health benefits. In addition to being low in cholesterol and high in protein, egg whites are high in calcium, potassium and iron, just to name a few. What’s more is that when applied to the skin, egg whites can have amazing effects on the complexion; not to mention the egg white is one of the simplest, most natural skin tightening remedies around.
After applying egg whites, your skin takes on a tighter, more lifted appearance, causing some skin care aficionados to go so far as to call the egg white mask an " egg white face lift ". Other benefits of this natural skin care treatment, egg whites have been known to reduce the appearance minor breakouts, as well as enlarged pores.
Perhaps the only drawback of Mother Nature's version of a face lift, is the sort of clammy odor of the egg whites have before they dry. However, while the smell is slightly unpleasant for a few minutes, the results are well worth it. With this in mind, here is how to apply an egg white mask.
Things you will need:
- 2-3 medium eggs *Always use the highest quality eggs possible
- Small glass dish
- Small Whisk
- Your fingers or a small, unused paint brush.
Directions:
- Start with a freshly cleansed, unmoisturized face.
- Crack the eggs into a small dish, separating the yolks, being careful that no eggshells get into the whites.
- With the whisk, whip the egg whites until they have a foamy, frothy appearance to them.
- Take a small amount of the egg white, either with your fingers or with the paint brush and apply a layer of the mixture over your entire face and neck.
- * Applying several thin layers rather than one thick one will prevent dripping
- Then, with your ring fingers, dab a layer of the egg white underneath the eyes, being very careful not to get any inside your eyes.
- Smooth another layer over the face, then with your ring fingers; gently dab another layer underneath the eyes.
- Repeat this until the mixture is gone.
Let it Dry
Find a comfortable place to lie down. Set a timer for 10 minutes. You will feel a very tight, tingling sensation as the mask dries to your skin. When the time is up, rinse your face, neck and eye area thoroughly with very cold water. Apply your favorite moisturizer while skin is still moist; and of course this goes without saying: always apply an SPF.
When you are finished, your skin will not only take on a more taut appearance, it will feel refreshed and tingly.
Erika Thomas - Erika Thomas is a Los Angeles based freelance writer. She has a BA in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing from California State ...
