One of the most common ingredients in our kitchen is eggs. Not only are they very nutritious and are an excellent source of protein, but eggs are also an amazing item for your skin. Beauty enthusiasts cannot get enough of eggs because using them on your skin can really benefit your skin and you would be able to see the difference with just a few applications!
Read on to know more about the nutritional value of egg!
Nutrition Values And Its Benefits:
- One egg has about 70 calories and can instantly fill you up.
- It also has varying amounts of 13 essential vitamins and minerals, and 6 grams of high-quality protein.
- It has all nine essential amino acids. Eggs are rich in the essential amino acid leucine (one large egg provides 600 milligrams),
- Eggs are an excellent source of choline and selenium
- They are a good source of vitamin D, vitamin B12, phosphorus and riboflavin
Here are some of the benefits of an egg:
- An egg contains all the ingredients that are needed to make it into a full-fledged chicken. So it contains Vitamins A, B12, B5, B2 and folate and selenium.
Phew! Imagine how much nutrition you would get once you have just one egg!
- Eggs raise your HDL or high-density lipoprotein, which is also known as the good cholesterol
- Eggs are an important source of choline- a nutrient that is present in a high concentration in an egg. This helps membrane building in the body
- Eggs are also great for your eye health. It can counteract the regenerative diseases in the eyes.
While all these benefits are about having an egg, our article is more about using egg whites instead. So, let’s begin by learning how to separate the egg yolk from the white.
Here’s how you can separate egg yolk from white in this step by step form:
Separating By Hands
This one is one of the easiest methods of separating the yolk from the whites. Before you begin, make sure your hands are clean.
- Take the required eggs from the fridge and set up three bowls.
- The two extra bowls are to crack the egg on the bowl on one and in the other one keep the yolk and the white.
- This method is the simplest because it requires you to take the egg in your hand and then simply let the whites slip into one of the bowls.
- You will have the yolk in one hand!
Using A Bottle To Separate The Yolk And The White:
- Simply crack an egg into one of those bowls and take a plastic bottle to separate the two.
- Now take the plastic bottle and place it on top of the yellow of the egg.
- Gently push the bottle and slowly start releasing it. This might need a little practice but as soon as you do it, the egg yolk will be sucked into the bottle!
Nifty trick- isn’t it?
Now that you have learnt successfully how to separate the egg white and the yolk, here are some face packs DIYs that will only require you to use an egg white.
Egg White Face Packs With Different Recipes
Egg, when mixed along with some natural homemade ingredients or when used solely, make for amazing face packs for a glowing and beautiful skin tone.
Recipe 1: Face Pack To Reduce Oily Skin
This is one of the easiest face packs because you don’t need anything except egg whites! If you are feeling extra lazy, but the oil in your face is really very prominent, then this is exactly what you need for your skin to look glowing and fresh. Plus, it’s so simple!
You can thank us later!
What you need:
- An egg white,
- Bowl for the white,
- A small hair colouring brush
Nutrition value of ingredients and it benefits: The magnesium concentration present in the egg white is very high. Magnesium can work wonders for your skin and can make it look youthful and radiant
How to make (step-by-step):
- Crack the egg in a bowl and separate the yolk from the white by any of the methods we listed above.
- Now use the hair colouring brush to apply the egg white directly on your skin.
- Remember to keep it till the time you feel your skin tightening.
- Wash off with cold water and see the difference.
Note: Before you begin, wash your face with warm water to open up the pores.
How frequent we should apply it: Since this recipe does not require any ingredients, besides the egg white, you can use it whenever you feel that your skin is getting oily. Having said that, twice is week is just fine enough.
Recipe 2: Egg White To Get Party-Ready In A Jiffy
This egg white face mask instantly makes your skin look radiant and glowing. This is another one of those simple face packs, but you will need different ingredients for each type of skin. The base ingredient – the egg white, of course remains the same!
Normal skin: You will need a dash of grated carrot juice and some milk.
Dry skin: Use the egg white with a mashed avocado.
Oily skin: Use egg white with honey and dash of lemon juice.
Sensitive skin: Use egg white with organic yogurt.
What you need:
- An egg white
- A bowl to mix the ingredients (depending on your skin type)
Nutrition value of ingredients and it benefits:
- Carrot juice evens the skin tone, prevents wrinkles and hydrates the skin.
- Milk boosts collagen production
- Avocado makes the skin more supple and plump.
- The lactic acid in yogurt will help dissolve dead skin and tighten pores
- Honey is extremely moisturizing and soothing to the skin
- Lemon acts as a bleaching agent
How to make (step-by-step):
- Crack the egg and separate the yolk from the white.
- Now, depending on your skin type, whisk in the ingredients and apply on your skin
- Let it soak in for at least 15-20 minutes
How frequent we should apply it: Once a week.
Recipe 3: Egg White To Get Rid Of Acne Once And For All
Tired of those pesky pimples and using tons of medicines to get rid of them?
Not only will this face pack help repair the damaged skin, but it will also lighten the scars and blemishes left behind by the pimples.
The face mask is very effective to prevent future acne breakouts too. The mask directly works on eliminating the pimple-causing bacteria
What you need:
- An egg white,
- Fresh lemon juice,
- ½ teaspoon honey,
- A bowl to mix the ingredients (depending on your skin type)
Nutrition value of ingredients and it benefits:
- Honey is extremely beneficial to fight bacteria and can act as a skin-lightening agent too.
- Lemon juice too fights off the acne-causing bacteria and over time can reduce the blemishes on your skin.
How to make (step-by-step):
- Whisk the egg white, lemon juice and honey and apply the mixture on your skin till it dries up.
- Wash with cold water
How frequent we should apply it: Twice a week.
Recipe 4: Egg White And Tea-Tree Oil Face Mask
Those of you who have been tormented by pimples since a really long time, you will need an ingredient that is a little more potent than honey and lemon. This is why tea-tree oil and egg white combination is a great idea. This face pack is also very potent and you need to use it very sparingly.
What you need:
- An egg white
- 4 drops of tea tree oil
- A bowl to mix the ingredients
Nutrition value of ingredients and it benefits:
- The main constituents of Tea Tree essential oil are:
- Alpha Pinene, Beta Pinene, Sabinene, Myrcene, Alpha Phellandrene, Alpha Terpinene, Limonene, Cineole, Gamma Terpinene, Para Cymene, Terpinolene, Linalool, Terpinenol and Alpha Terpineol.
- Tea-tree oil has been known to have pimple-fighting properties. It is very potent and should be used sparingly.
How to make (step-by-step):
- Take a bowl and whisk the egg white and a few drops of tea tree oil.
- Apply the face pack on your skin
- Wash it off with cold water as soon as you feel a tingling sensation.
How frequent we should apply it: If you have a lot of zits, this one is a perfect face pack. But it is also very strong, so use it with care!
Recipe 5: Egg White, Honey And Oatmeal Face Mask Cum Scrub
This one is a great face pack for those of you who want a cheap, but effective scrub for your face. Not only is it gentle on your skin, but you can also use this scrub instead of those face washes and scrubs. Oatmeal is not as abrasive as other face scrubs, so your skin will thank you!
What you need:
- An egg white,
- One teaspoon of honey
- One teaspoon of oatmeal
- A bowl to mix it all
Nutrition value of ingredients and it benefits:
- Oatmeal is excellent scrub for the skin and since it is natural, it won’t harm your skin even if you use it more than twice a week. Plus, combining honey with this scrub makes it
- Raw oats are 66% carbohydrates, 17% protein, 7% fat and 11% fiber.
How to make (step-by-step):
- Take all the three ingredients and whisk them together.
- The consistency of the face pack should be in the form of a thick paste.
- You can now use it as a scrub or even as a face pack
How frequent we should apply it: twice a week or even more than that!
Recipe 6: Egg White, Turmeric Powder And Orange Juice Face Pack For Skin Lightening
Summer is here and it’s essential to invest in a face pack that will make your skin glowing in a jiffy and also help to lighten it. Using it frequently will also help you get rid of the blemishes and spots that you might get ion your skin over a period of time due to acne or zits.
What you need:
- An egg white,
- One teaspoon of orange juice
- ½ a teaspoon of turmeric powder
Nutrition value of ingredients and it benefits: orange juice is a great source of vitamin C which is used to tone and lighten the skin. Turmeric on the other hand is an excellent anti-bacterial and lightener which can help reduce the dark spots on the skin
How to make (step-by-step):
- Whisk in the egg white and the orange juice together.
- Now add the turmeric powder
- Apply the mask evenly on your skin in circular motion.
- Wash off in about 15 minutes or so
How frequent we should apply it: Good enough to be used once a week
Recipe 7: Egg White, Yogurt And Avocado Face Mask For Dry Skin
Dry skin is a bane for us and that irritating scaly feel on our skin can be such a deal breaker. Egg whites are naturally known to tighten the skin, but in this case, using egg white, yogurt and avocado mix can actually help to bring back the moisture to your skin.
What you need:
- An egg white
- 1 teaspoon yogurt
- Half an avocado
Nutrition value of ingredients and it benefits: Avocado is an excellent moisturizer and can instantly breathe in moisture in dry skin
How to make (step-by-step):
- Mix all the three ingredients together until there are no lumps in the mixture.
- Apply the paste on your skin and let it dry
- Wash off with cool water.
How frequent we should apply it: Once a week
Recipe 8: Egg White And Baking Soda Scrub
Your skin’s pH needs to be balanced for it to be healthy. At times, you might feel that your skin is getting too oily or too dry. This is when the egg white and baking soda scrub can come handy. This scrub will help to neutralize the pH level of the skin and relive any kind of redness or soreness.
What you need:
- An egg white,
- 1 tsp baking soda
Nutrition value of ingredients and it benefits: Baking soda can be extremely beneficial to balance the pH levels on your skin
How to make (step-by-step):
- Whisk in the egg white and soda
- Scrub this onto your skin in slow and gentle movements
How frequent we should apply it: Once a week
Recipe 9: Egg White Mask For Extremely Sensitive Skin
Some of us have extremely sensitive skins and even though we are using stuff that is completely natural, sometimes we have to walk an extra mile to get a perfect face pack.
Your search ends here, because this face pack is tailor made for skin that breaks out easily.
What you need:
- An egg white
- Organic yogurt
- Organic honey
- Cucumber juice
Nutrition value of ingredients and it benefits: Yogurt contains lactic acid that helps to smoothen the appearance of wrinkles on your skin. Honey has lightening and anti-bacterial properties and cucumber juice is perfect to soothe the skin because of its cooling properties
How to make (step-by-step):
- Mix all the four ingredients together and whisk them in a bowl.
- Wash your skin with warm water before applying the face pack.
- Let it dry and gently use cool water to rub off the pack.
How frequent we should apply it: Once/twice a week
Recipe 10: Egg White Mask And Olive Oil Mask To Moisturize Your Skin
For a quick and easy face mask for dry skin, this is the perfect thing for your skin. Simply use it whenever your skin feels extremely dry and you will observe that you get a good dose of moisture!
What you need:
- An egg white
- One teaspoon olive oil
Nutrition value of ingredients and it benefits: Olive oil has one of the best emollient properties and regular application can make your skin smooth and glowing.
How to make (step-by-step):
- ake the egg white and olive oil and whisk the ingredients so that they mix well.
- Now apply it on your skin and let it sit for about 20 minutes.
- Wash off with cold water
How frequent we should apply it: Once/twice a week
Now that you know about all the face packs that can be whipped up with the simple egg white, you also know how these can be beneficial for your skin.
Benefits
- Keeps wrinkles and fine lines at bay
- Banishes under eye bags and puffiness
- Tightens pores
- Decreases the visibility of blackheads
- Prevents acne and pimple marks
- Decreases oily skin
- Eggs work as a great face lift
- Reduces facial hair to a great extent
In conclusion, egg whites are the perfect and nifty little ingredient that can work wonders for your skin. And all you need to make other face packs are also easily and readily available items. So get whipping and get amazing skin of your dreams!
Source: fashionlady.in