Egg face mask

An egg face mask is familiar to many women who, in the conditions of a dynamic rhythm of life and lack of time, want to remain well-groomed and beautiful. This natural product is suitable for skin care of any type, solves many cosmetic problems and is several times cheaper than products from famous brands. Its care, healing and cosmetic properties are explained by its unique composition, which is maximally saturated with useful natural substances.

The key to the effective action of cosmetics is in the composition of the substances used.

In terms of the number of elements needed by the skin and their concentration, the egg occupies a leading position in the list of products used in home cosmetics.

At the same time, both the yolk and protein parts are equally useful.

This small component of the egg accounts for up to 80% of the beneficial components. As part of face masks, it is indispensable because of its nutrients:

• Vitamin A or Retinol. It has a pronounced effect on the skin, healing acne marks, acne, acne at any age; has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects. Retinol is also available to solve many problems with appearance: wrinkles, age spots, rosacea, clogged pores, wilting, skin fatigue, dryness, loss of elasticity. Promotes rejuvenation, accelerates the appearance of results when using auxiliary means.

• Vitamin E or tocopherol. As part of egg yolk, it is useful for aging and dry skin and works in several directions at once:

1. Rejuvenates. Cells are regenerated, tissues are tightened, blood circulation and color are improved, wrinkles are smoothed out, tone is increased, aging is slowed down;
2. Soothes. Acts as an antidepressant for the skin: a blush appears, the walls of the membranes are strengthened, the tired appearance of the skin is replaced by a fresh and rested one;
3. Removes toxins and provides cells with protection;
4. Heals inflammation, acne, rashes, reveals black spots:
5. Whitens and evens out skin tone;
6. Moisturizes;
7. Heals. It is a good prevention of skin diseases; relieves itching, rash, redness, peeling, allergic reactions;

• Vitamin PP or nicotinic acid. This substance is one of the most important enzymes in the structure that provide cellular respiration. It practically does not enter the body with food, so the skin begins to "suffocate" and ages earlier. Masks with "nicotine" dilate blood vessels, improving blood circulation, normalize the blood supply to the epidermis and ensure the outflow of excess fluid from the tissue. As a result, the skin stays young longer and is less prone to swelling;
• Vitamin D. Designed to prolong the youthfulness of epidermal cells and significantly slow down the aging process of the skin;

• B vitamins. It is extremely important for the female body. The lack of vitamins of this group leads to the appearance of dermatitis, early wrinkles, defenselessness of the skin against the influence of negative environmental factors; the complexion becomes pale, with an "earthy" tint.
• In egg yolk play a particularly important role B12, folic acid or vitamin B9, which is necessary in the fight against skin imperfections and is actively involved in cell renewal.
• No less useful AT 4 also known as choline. It performs the most important function of "building material" for cell walls and membranes. The lack of vitamin B4 makes the cells fragile and dehydrated, the skin loses its elasticity, becomes covered with wrinkles faster, the clarity of the face oval is lost;

• Potassium. This useful mineral is responsible for the water balance of cell membranes. Its deficiency is one of the main causes of dryness and flaking;
• Calcium. It is necessary for the skin as well as for nails and hair, since it is an integral part of their structure;
• Iron. It is necessary for the skin of the face for normal oxygen exchange of epidermal cells. Iron deficiency leads to a lack of oxygen, and this negatively affects the youth and elasticity of the skin;
• Phosphorus. Protects the skin from hypersensitivity;
• Melatonin. An active participant in cellular renewal at night. This “sleep hormone” helps old cells recover, promotes the “building” of new ones, fights wrinkles and age-related pigmentation;
• In a smaller amount are present: beta-carotene, biotin, selenium.

Despite the fact that it contains 4 times less nutrients than the yolk, it is 90% composed of waternecessary for cells, and the composition of the protein is rich and good for the skin. It includes:

1. Amino acids;
2. Enzymeswith bactericidal, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties;
3. Vitamins: retinol, tocopherols, D, group B;
4. Minerals: sulfur, iodine, zinc, selenium, calcium and potassium, phosphorus, iron.

This is a natural format2 products in one bottle”, where the components do not argue, but have a complementary effect, enhancing the effectiveness of each other.

In home cosmetology, the use is widespread chicken and quail eggs.

Due to their rich composition and convenient texture, eggs are an indispensable ingredient in homemade face and neck cosmetic recipes. It is difficult to overestimate their benefits, because egg masks can rejuvenate the skin, slow down aging, make problematic dermis clean, tighten fading, maintain a healthy state of normal.

You can consider both the whole egg and its component parts separately.

The yolk of an egg is needed for:

• Dry, flaky skin. It replenishes nutritional deficiencies in the dermis, controls moisture levels, tones and softens. As a result of a course of several procedures, the skin becomes soft, silky and moisturized;
• Prevention of age-related changes. The composition of the yolk contains powerful antioxidants that slow down the aging process of the skin, fight the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of skin aging;
• Prevention of aging. It's no secret that it's easier to prevent a problem than to try to fix it. Egg masks will be useful for maintaining youthful skin from the age of 25;
• Complexion corrections. Thanks to vitamin D, the yolk helps to improve the color of pale and sallow skin. The tone becomes even, radiant, healthy.

Egg white is shown:

• Oily skin. Its drying and antibacterial properties have an excellent effect on skin prone to increased sebum secretion. Protein removes ugly oily sheen, tightens pores, making the skin even and matte, relieves blackheads, acne and inflammation;
• problematic. Protein is a natural antiseptic that gently cares for skin prone to imperfections in the form of blackheads, pimples and other consequences of malfunctioning glands. It dries problem areas and has regenerating properties, thanks to which acne disappears faster, without leaving scars and spots on the skin;
• Atonic saggy skin. Protein - a remedy with a persistent lifting effect for aging skin.

Whatever the natural product, there is always a risk that it can become an allergen or harm if used improperly.

Egg in home recipes is contraindicated in the following cases:

• Individual intolerance. The composition of the protein part of the egg, in which the substance conalbumin is present, can cause allergic reactions. There is a risk of a negative impact of other elements on organisms with features of the immune system;
• Any damage to the skin: recent scars, scratches, wounds, fresh piercings and others;
• Strong manifestations of rosacea;
• Inflamed areas of the skin;
• Tumors of various origins;
• Thick facial hair.

Elementary application rules apply even to such a simple and harmless product as an egg mask. To fully appreciate the unsurpassed effect that egg cosmetics promises, some nuances must be taken into account.

• First of all, it is important to remember that only fresh products are suitable for use., best of all rustic or farm. You can’t make a mask out of eggs left in the refrigerator for the reasons that they are no longer suitable for food, but it’s a pity to throw them away. There is a big risk of getting inflammation instead of smooth and radiant skin, which will be difficult to cure in one day.

• It is important to consider contraindications. Not always the absence of an allergy to the product used in food guarantees a harmless effect when applied externally.

• It is also worth following the recipe. An egg mask will provide maximum effect if you make it exactly following the instructions. However, it must be borne in mind that the egg itself has a limited range of effects on the face.It is worth choosing additional ingredients based on the type of skin and the desired result.

The procedure for applying and rinsing off the mask also requires compliance with certain rules.

Distribute the product should be in areas that require care, with gentle finger movements or with a dense brush for applying foundation. You need to wash off the mask with a little warm water, because the protein can curl up from hot, and this is not a very pleasant feeling for the skin.

There are a lot of effective combinations of products, but there are those that have proven themselves better than others.

Banana pulp is rich in a small but very effective set of nutrients. Their concentration is many times higher than in other fruits, which is why the banana is so effective in home cosmetics. The most important thing is to choose the right fruit. It is undesirable to use one that is overripe or unripe. A bright, soft fruit is best, from which it is easy to obtain a homogeneous mass.

Egg masks with starch are good due to the similar composition of the products. Together, their beneficial elements care for dry skin prone to flaking and redness, energize cells, rejuvenate and renew them, build a protective barrier that improves tone and protects it from damage, and smoothes wrinkles. Also, egg-starch masks are an effective remedy for oily, problem skin and mixed type.This absorbent removes greasy shine, cleanses, softens, protects and nourishes. It can be used in the care of mature, acne-prone skin.

Raw egg masks with the addition of natural dairy products are very popular:

• With sour cream. Sour cream often acts as an additional ingredient in nourishing and moisturizing masks with the addition of oils or fruits. It whitens the skin and gives the mixture the necessary creamy consistency.

• With cottage cheese. Cottage cheese is a unique beauty product. With it, you can prepare nourishing mixtures that are refreshing, moisturizing, softening, whitening, tonic and vitamin mixtures. It is applicable to many skin types and goes well with other products, including eggs.

• With milk. Milk-based egg masks are a salvation for dry and aging skin. Fatty fit sour milk, kefir or yogurt;
• With natural yoghurt. The effect is almost identical to mixtures with sour cream, but natural yogurt contains more beneficial bacteria and a lower percentage of fat.

A mixture of protein and cosmetic clay, such as blue or white, is used to care for oily and problem skin. It dries, normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands, mattifies, removes shine, deeply cleanses the pores.

Citrus fruits give a wonderful whitening effect as part of homemade masks. In addition, they are rich in vitamin C, and this is a multifunctional element in the service of female beauty.Ascorbic acid works on skin tone and its resistance to the negative effects of environmental factors, regenerates damaged skin cells, evens out tone, prevents aging, improves tissue elasticity, works as a catalyst in peels and scrubs, for example, with the addition of sugar.

For problems with dryness, peeling, uneven skin texture, moisturizing masks are indicated. The best products that give the cells the necessary moisture are fruits, vegetables, vegetable oils, animal products.

Effective is the mask of egg yolk and avocado. A creamy mixture of one yolk and a quarter of an avocado will soften and moisturize the skin, and beneficial substances with good penetrating abilities have a beneficial effect on the layers of the epidermis at depth. To achieve the result, it is enough to keep the mask up to 20 minutes.

Basic masks for this type are made on the basis of egg white.

A mixture of one whipped protein and the juice of a quarter of a small lemon dries and tightens pores, cleanses and removes shine. Apply the mass with your fingers or a dense brush, wash off after a quarter of an hour.

Even healthy and non-problem skin needs care to stay young and beautiful longer. In the care of normal skin, masks are useful that stimulate the production of collagen, nourish the deep layers of the skin, and moisturize the epidermis.

Egg mask with addition gelatin, which contains a large amount of valuable collagen, has a general strengthening and rejuvenating effect. Properly prepared mixture also deeply cleanses pores and smoothes mimic wrinkles.

The preparation of a cosmetic mixture begins with the dissolution of gelatin. A teaspoon of dry matter must be poured with filtered water in a ratio of 1 to 8. Next, the gelatin gruel is placed in a water bath in a small bowl, constantly stirred until completely dissolved. Carefully mix into a slightly warm gelatinous substance. yolk one chicken or three quail eggs, add a tablespoon base oil to choose from. Oils are universal olive, peach, almond.

The egg-gelatin mass is applied to the face for 25-30 minutes, removed with a swab or cotton pad soaked in warm water. It is useful to replace water with herbal decoction, for example, chamomile.

Another option for masks for normal skin - egg with addition fruit puree and honey.

An egg white mask for deep cleansing of pores conquers most of those who have ever tried it on themselves. This simple peel-off mask requires just one ingredient - beaten egg white. Additionally, you will need a powder brush and a few thin strips of napkins that repeat the shape of the nose, forehead and other problem areas. An ordinary canteen or single-layer paper handkerchiefs will do.

Before the procedure, the face should be cleansed, you can steam the skin a little for the best result. Then, with a comfortable brush, carefully whipped protein should be distributed over the problem areas. A thin layer is enough, it will also cope with the task.On the still wet skin, after the protein, napkins are glued that fit the parts of the face in shape. If the layer of paper is too thin, you can wait until the protein dries, apply a second layer directly on top of the napkin and glue the paper fragments again. After that, you need to let the mask dry well.

After half an hour, when the protein dries, the resulting crust is torn off the skin with a sharp movement. To avoid too painful sensations, you should avoid areas with abundant hairline. The remaining protein is washed off with warm water.

Prepared with the addition of a delicious ingredient - cinnamon. The whole egg is used for its preparation. Beat the yolk and protein thoroughly with a fork or whisk, add ground cinnamon in the amount of one dessert spoon. For dry skin, you can add a little base oil. The mask should act for 20-25 minutes, after which it should be washed off with not hot water.

Lifting effect - mixture property egg white and banana pulp.

For one egg yolk, you will need the pulp of half a ripe fruit, mashed with a blender. Both ingredients are thoroughly mixed until smooth in a glass bowl, applied with massage movements to problem areas for a quarter of an hour, washed off with warm water.

Suitable for aging skin, correction of the "floating" oval of the face, elimination of wrinkles.

Problematic skin is very capricious in care, but an egg mask can and should be used to get rid of acne and ugly rashes.It is prepared quickly and simply, and products can be found in almost any refrigerator.

Oily skin is indicated egg white, therefore, first of all, you need to separate it from the yolk. Shouldn't be thrown away eggshell. It needs to be crushed in a blender into a powder with a couple of spoons. oatmeal and add a few pinches of the resulting powder to a thoroughly whipped protein. Protein-powder mixture should be poured 10 gr natural curdadd a spoon to it olive or other base oil. The mask is not thickly applied to the face for 20 minutes, washed off with lukewarm water.

Despite the abundance of cosmetics with a miraculous effect, folk recipes are a healthy competition for ready-made products of well-known brands. Many women adopt homemade cosmetics, and this is not surprising, because it is not difficult to prepare a cosmetic mixture, and in most cases it is also budgetary.

Egg face masks are very popular. Those who have tried this tool on themselves are unanimous in opinion - it works flawlessly. Thanks to this, egg masks have become widespread and loved by millions of women.

Means based on chicken and quail eggs are praised for the absence of scarce ingredients in recipes, availability, and ease of preparation. In addition, an egg is a waste-free product in cosmetology - even eggshells in the form of a powder can be used in masks.

Separately, it is worth noting praise for the nutritional and anti-aging properties, lifting effect, 100% result of the mask-film from black dots made of egg white and paper base.

Next in the video - how to use a cleansing protein mask.