Egg White Face Mask Recipes for Beautiful Skin

Check out 3 easy DIY home made face masks using egg white for different benefits.

What Makes Egg White So Good for Skin?

Egg white is great as for tightening and toning skin. It works wonders for greasy skin as it helps shrink large pores on the skin surface thereby reducing excess sebum. Large pores are potential breeding grounds for bacteria that cause bulbous zits and cysts. Egg white also contains an ingredient known as lysozyme, an enzyme which is potent in eradicating acne-causing bacteria by digesting their cell walls. Let’s look at the important skin beneficial nutrients in egg whites below:

Nutrient in Egg White	Benefit for Skin
Protein	For tissue repair and growth. Promotes strong wrinkle-free skin
Potassium	Hydrating and moisturizing. Preserves moisture in skin cells.
Riboflavin	Eliminates toxic and cell damaging free radicals that create wrinkles
Magnesium	For youthful radiant skin. Slows down the aging process of skin.

Table showing nutrients in egg white that beautify skin

Egg white has been used in facemask recipes since ancient times, especially in Asia, to achieve beautiful radiant skin. You can use egg white alone in your mask or add in other powerful ingredients to provide more nourishing benefits to your skin. Here are 3 simple skin friendly egg white face masks, coupled with other valuable kitchen ingredients, for healthy blemish-free skin:

1. Acne-Busting Egg White Face Mask

Face masks with egg white can help to reduce acne.

This pimple fighting face mask has 3 key ingredients that you can find in every kitchen. It’s simple to make, plus super cheap, you simply can’t afford to miss the numerous benefits!
Ingredients:

• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon of honey

Now let's take a look at the benefit of each of the extra ingredients in this face mask:

Ingredient	Importance in face mask
Honey	Has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Also a wonderful moisturizer and skin lightening agent.
Lemon Juice	Powerful astringent that fights off acne causing bacteria. Lightens skin and reduces discoloration.

Tips

1. When applying the mixture, work upwards from your chin to your cheeks and then to your forehead using a gentle circular motion.
2. Avoid the sensitive areas around the eyes and mouth as skin around here is drier and if stretched by this tightening mask, can cause wrinkles.
3. This wonderful mask is potent in getting rid of excess oils in the skin. If you have dry skin, please refrain from using this drying and tightening facemask and try out Egg yolk Facemask recipes.

Directions:
In a clean mixing bowl, whisk the egg white and I teaspoon of lemon juice, until the mixture becomes frothy. The lemon juice masks the smelly odour of the egg white. Add ½ teaspoon of honey and stir well.
Wash your face with warm water to open up your pores. Using clean hands or a cotton ball, apply the mixture onto your face, avoiding the sensitive areas around your mouth and eyes.
Relax yourself as you wait for the mixture to settle and dry on your face. You can lie down and breathe deeply, thinking positive happy thoughts!
Keep the mask on for 10-15 minutes. When the mixture has completely dried on your face, gently scrub it off using warm water, tackling all areas of your face in a circular motion. Pat dry with a towel and marvel the smooth feel of your skin!

2. Skin Lightening Egg White Face Mask

DIY Skin Lightening Face Mask using Egg White. Image edited by healthmunsta.

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Pamper yourself with this skin lightening egg white face mask which uses turmeric, a root herb that has amazing skin lightening properties that helps even out discolorations and dark spots caused by acne!
Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon orange juice
• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

Before we move on to how to make the mask, let's check out the importance of each of the other added ingredients:

Ingredient	Importance in face mask
Turmeric	Excellent for reducing dark spots caused by acne and evening out discolorations
Orange Juice	A great skin toner

Tips

1. Wear an old t-shirt over your clothes to prevent yellow stains from turmeric that can be quite hard to wash off.
2. This egg white mask can be quite drying so it’s best to apply olive oil to your skin after washing off the mask and patting dry your skin.
3. Refrain from talking or smiling with the mask on because stretching the tight skin may cause wrinkles to appear.

Directions:
Place the egg white, 1 teaspoon of orange juice in a small mixing bowl and whisk till it turns frothy. Add in 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder and mix thoroughly. Make sure the mixture isn’t very drippy. Using clean hands apply the mixture to your face and massage in a circular motion, allowing it to sink deep into your skin. Keep on for 15 minutes while you lie down to prevent gravity from pulling the mask downwards. When the time is up, gently scrub off the dried mask from your face and apply moisturizer or preferably 3 -4 drops of olive oil if you want to go natural.

3. Hydrating Egg White Face Mask

Egg white face mask for aging skin. Helps smooth out wrinkles, hydrate aging skin and tighten skin making it look youthful. Image edited by healthmunsta

Who says egg white is only for those with oily acne-prone skin? This hydrating egg white mask is great for people with dry skin too! It contains potent ingredients such as avocado, packed with numerous vitamins and healthy fats, for hydrating and moisturizing your skin to make it supple, soft and smooth. The egg white will feed your skin with nourishing nutrients such as protein and riboflavin.
Ingredients

• 1 egg white
• ¼ ripe avocado
• 1 teaspoon yogurt

Let's have a look at the benefit of the extra ingredients in this face mask:

Ingredient	Benefit for skin
Avocado	Hydrates and moisturizes skin, creating a youthful glow.
Yogurt	Contains live cultures which eliminate acne causing bacteria. Nourishes dry flaky skin, back into soft supple and youthful skin

Tips

1. Use a ripe avocado so that it is easier to mash it into a lump free paste. You can also thaw or freeze it before mashing to make things easier. As an alternative to mashing with a fork, you can blend the avocado into a fine puree to efficiently remove all lumps.
2. Use plain unsweetened yogurt with live cultures when making this face mask.
3. To avoid a drippy mess, ensure that you apply the face mask over your bathroom or kitchen sink.

Directions:
Using a fork, mash the avocado until it turns into a lump free paste. Add 1 egg white and 1 teaspoon yogurt and mix well. Using clean fingers apply a thick coat of the mixture onto your face and sit for about 15 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water when the time is up and pat your face dry with a towel. Enjoy the look of your hydrated moisturized skin!

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