Eggs are a staple ingredient in numerous recipes, from omelets to cakes to stir fry dishes. But did you know that egg whites may also offer several skin benefits? A DIY egg white face mask has proven benefits for your skin as an all-natural solution. Egg whites have properties to improve your skin’s health, treat detrimental skin problems and purify your face’s appearance.
According to the food data center of the US Department of Agriculture, every 100g of fresh raw egg white contains 87.57g of water and 10.9g of protein. The types of proteins found in egg white include albumins, mucoproteins, and globulins. Unlike the yolk, which is high in lipids (fats), egg white contains almost no fat, and less than 1% carbohydrate content. The proteins in an egg white face mask function as humectants and therefore it is great for skin hydration. Egg white also has temporary anti-aging benefits. This is because of the extra hydration from the egg white, which effectively plumps out the skin and makes lines and wrinkles less noticeable. It has also antibacterial properties due to the protein lysozyme. Lysozyme has the ability to lyse (break down) the wall of certain Gram-positive bacteria.
Benefits of DIY egg white face masks:
- tighten and tone your skin,
- reduce excess oil,
- provide anti-aging benefits,
- skin hydration
Fun Facts about the raw ingredients for DIY Egg white mask
| Lemon Essential Oil | helps reduce the appearance of blemishes and it can also clarify your skin with antioxidants and vitamin C |
| Cedarwood Essential Oil | contains a-cedrine, cedrol, and thujopsene, it has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic properties |
| Chamomile Essential Oil | comprising powerful anti-inflammatory and calming properties, it is a wonderful ingredient to help soothe sensitive skin |
| Coffee Grounds | caffeine is a great antioxidant, it has anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Perfect for dark circles as well. |
| Organic Cane Sugar | the sugar’s natural AHAs (Alpha hydroxy acids) helps to remove dry, dead skin cells and clear up clogged pores. Perfect for skin exfoliation |
| Cornstarch | perfect soother for irritations of the skin, including sunburn and skin allergies |
| Aloe Vera | soothe and hydrate the skin, perfect for sensitive skin |
| Matcha Green Tea | It contains catechins, a type of polyphenol, making it a powerful antioxidant. The catechins help trap and inactivate free radicals in the skin, thus thwarting many of the signs of aging |
| Raw Honey | helps balance the bacteria on your skin, which makes it a great product to use for acne fight |
| Avocado | the healthy fats and vitamins in avocado when combining with egg white help hydrating and moisturizing |
| Virgin Coconut Oil | The lauric acid content in coconut oil has a beneficial effect on collagen production. Collagen helps skin maintain firmness and elasticity. Helping skin maintain and produce collagen might eliminate the formation of some fine lines and wrinkles |
DIY Egg white masks recipe
1. Clean-slate face mask
- 1 egg white
- 1 drop Lemon essential oil
- 1 drop Cedarwood essential oil
2. De-puff eye masks
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoons coffee grounds (unused grounds are best because they contain the most caffeine, but used grounds are fine if the coffee has just been made)
3. Soothing face Mask for Sensitive Skin
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel or fresh aloe vera
- 1 drop of chamomile essential oil
4. Pore Cleansing Mask
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon organic cane sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
5. Tightening face Mask for Mature Skin
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon raw honey
6. Detox face mask
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon matcha green tea
7. nutritious face mask
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon of mashed ripe avocado
8. nourishing face mask
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon of virgin coconut oil
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Directions
- A simple DIY egg white face mask recipe starts with separating the yolk from the egg white.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and other ingredients of your choice until frothy.
- After cleansing your face, spread the egg whites generously over the skin of the face.
- Let the mask sit for 15–20 minutes or until it’s dry.
- Slowly peel off the face mask.
- Wash your face with warm water and apply a light moisturizer.
Attention!
- The raw eggs used in that recipe could have contained a type of pathogenic bacteria called Salmonella, which can cause food poisoning. So during the process of evenly spreading throughout the face, avoid accidentally ingest it.
- You might found that some recipes proposed adding fresh lemon juice or baking soda for the DIY egg white face masks. I don’t advise that as lemon juice is highly acidic, with a very low pH that’s quite sensitizing to skin. While baking soda is abrasive and will exfoliate the skin, skincare experts consider it to be too harsh. Plus, baking soda has a high pH of 9, which is typically too alkaline for the skin to tolerate since the skin’s normal pH is about 4.5 to 5.
- It is not advised to keep the leftover face mask to re-use again the next day due to the reason that we are not supposed to do the egg white mask more than 2 times a week and also egg white turns bad very fast once the egg is cracked! By this point, it could only do more harm than good.
- So what to do with the egg yolk that is not being used in the recipe, well you can stir fry it with your noodle or put it on your pizza as a delicious and nutritious topping! That creamy texture will definitely enhance the flavor of your pizza.
Final words…
As you can see, egg white contains beneficial proteins that can increase skin hydration, destroy the bacteria that cause acne, and provide temporary anti-aging benefits, such as tightening the skin and plumping fine lines and wrinkles. DIY egg white face mask is a natural and cost-effective skin treatment, you can find it easily in your kitchen along with other natural ingredients mentioned above, so what are you waiting for?
Leave a comment below and tell me how is your experience with these DIY recipes.
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Calleigh
Hi, I am Calleigh, MEng Chemical Engineering and a process engineer, and I'm here to show you how to DIY your skincare and household products with the correct formulation and using only natural ingredients. I believe that eating good food (Yes I have cooking recipes too!) and living in a chemical-free environment are the keys to having a healthy lifestyle. And that doesn't need to be expensive.
