Egg White Face Masks: 5 Awesome Ways To Use Egg Whites For The Face

Written by Urvi Dalal14th Sep 2021
Egg White Face Masks: 5 Awesome Ways To Use Egg Whites For The Face

Eggs honestly have to be one of our favourite breakfasts ever, thanks to how quick and easy it is to make so many different types of dishes. But just like how eggs are brimming with nutrients beneficial for your overall health and wellness, did you know that eggs, especially the whites, are super beneficial for your skin as well?

Yes, you read that right! Egg whites are mostly protein, meaning that they help in strengthening your skin, repairing damage, as well as help make it look more hydrated and youthful. And trust us, these benefits are just scratching the surface of the many advantages of egg whites. And the best part? Since eggs are a staple item in most kitchens, using egg whites in your regular beauty routine is cost-effective too. Now, who wouldn’t want that, right?
But don’t worry, if you have no idea about how to use egg whites for your face, we are here to help. Scroll down for five quick, simple and highly effective DIY egg white face mask recipes for a variety of skin types and concerns. Check ‘em out!

 

Benefits of egg white for the face

5. Egg white + aloe vera + castor oil face mask for mature skin

Egg whites are beneficial for a number of reasons. Since egg whites are brimming with protein, magnesium, folates and calcium, it is used to treat a variety of skin concerns. For those of you with oily skin, egg whites are an excellent ingredient that helps in reducing clogged pores, making them appear smaller, as well as regulating excess sebum production.

Additionally, egg whites are super versatile, and by adding various other natural ingredients, you can make different types of face masks to treat a variety of skin concerns.

 

1. Egg white + lemon + honey face mask for oily/acne-prone skin

5. Egg white + aloe vera + castor oil face mask for mature skin

This egg white and lemon face mask is one of the best home remedies to control excessive oil production. The egg whites in this mask help in regulating excess sebum production, eliminate dead skin cells, as well as keep your pores clear. This is what makes this an excellent face mask for oily and acne-prone skin.

Lemon is a gentle exfoliator that helps in brightening dull skin and making it appear healthy and youthful. Since honey is a humectant, it helps seal in moisture in the topmost layer of your skin and this is what helps in keeping your skin perfectly healthy and moisturised, without making it appear greasy and shiny.

Step 01: Break open an egg and separate the yolk from the white.

Step 02: Add about a teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice and about one and a half teaspoons of organic honey. Whisk all the ingredients together until they are mixed well.

Step 03: Apply this mixture to your face and allow it to rest for about 15 minutes before cleansing your face with a gentle face wash.

Step 04: Don’t forget to apply your favourite moisturiser after using this face mask to help seal in all the goodness.

 

2. Egg white + orange juice + turmeric face mask for dull skin

5. Egg white + aloe vera + castor oil face mask for mature skin

Apart from being extremely yummy, orange juice is brimming with vitamin C and other skin-loving nutrients. This makes it the perfect ingredient to fight dullness and brighten your skin tone. This face mask also contains turmeric, one of the most common Indian spices that is well known for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-ageing benefits. Combining these two ingredients with an egg white helps in restoring a dull complexion and leaving it brighter.

Step 01: Start with whisking the egg white until it becomes frothy. Add about two teaspoons of orange juice and ½ a teaspoon of turmeric powder.

Step 02: Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and apply this mixture all over your face and neck area.

Step 03: Allow this face mask to rest on your face until it dries out completely before rinsing it off with cold water. Follow this face mask with a gentle moisturiser.

 

3. Egg white + avocado face mask for dry skin

5. Egg white + aloe vera + castor oil face mask for mature skin

The amazing benefits of avocados for your health and beauty requirements don’t need any explanation. Brimming with essential fatty acids, avocados help in moisturising dry skin and preventing them from flaking and peeling. Additionally, egg whites help in delivering your skin with protein to help strengthen it and protect it from further damage.

Step 01: In a clean mixing bowl, start with mashing the avocado until it turns into a soft, lump-free paste.

Step 02: Add the whites of one egg, a teaspoon of yogurt and mix everything together until it looks like a creamy paste.

Step 03: Apply this mixture all over your face and neck area, and leave it on for about 20 to 30 minutes before washing it off with cold water and a gentle face wash.

 

4. Egg white + cucumber + yogurt face mask for sensitive skin

5. Egg white + aloe vera + castor oil face mask for mature skin

If you have sensitive skin that is prone to irritation, then you need to choose the ingredients of your DIY face mask quite carefully. And this egg white mask for the face is perfect. Enriched with ingredients such as yogurt and cucumber, this face mask helps in calming sensitive skin and reducing inflammation. Additionally, adding cucumber delivers a burst of cooling hydration coupled with antioxidants and anti-ageing benefits. This is what makes this one of the most effective face masks for sensitive skin.

Step 01: In a bowl, add one egg white, one teaspoon each of yogurt, fresh cucumber juice and organic honey. Mix all the ingredients together until it forms a thick paste.

Step 02: Apply this paste all over your face and neck area and leave it on for at least 20 minutes.

Step 03: Gently rinse off this face mask with lukewarm water and immediately follow it up with a gentle and nourishing moisturiser.

 

5. Egg white + aloe vera + castor oil face mask for mature skin

5. Egg white + aloe vera + castor oil face mask for mature skin

The benefits of aloe vera for your skin are pretty well known and it needs no introduction. As we grow older, our skin loses moisture more rapidly and starts getting drier and developing lines and wrinkles. But aloe vera helps in adding lost moisture into the skin as well as stimulates collagen production to keep your skin healthy and youthful.

Egg whites help in tightening your skin and smoothen fine lines and wrinkles, while the intensely moisturising properties of castor oil help in keeping your skin hydrated and youthful.

Step 01: Start with breaking open an egg and separating the yolk from the white. To the egg white, add about a teaspoon each of aloe vera gel and castor oil.

Step 02: Mix all the ingredients together and apply it all over your face and neck area in a thin, even layer.

Step 03: Leave it on for about 20 minutes and wash it off with a gentle face wash and some cold water. Follow it up with your favourite moisturiser.

Urvi Dalal

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Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!

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