Eggs are rich in proteins and biotin which help not only in promoting the health of your body, but also to maintain the health of your skin and hair. Both the yolk and the whites are packed with nutrients. Egg whites contain albumin, a simple protein which helps to minimize pores as well as clear blackheads, making them especially great for oily skin. Conversely, the yolk is great for dry skin as it is packed with proteins and fatty acids and is great for dry skin and hair.
Here are a couple of beauty benefits of eggs:
* Tightens and tones saggy skinWhisk the whites from 1 or 2 eggs and 3 tablespoons of milk until you get a foamy texture.Apply it on your face, neck, and any other saggy areas.Leave it on for about 20 minutes, and then rinse it off with cool water.To keep your skin firm and tight, use egg whites. Being a natural astringent, they help keep your skin firm. Also, the skin-nourishing hydro lipids in egg whites help lift loose skin.
* Exfoliates and clears skinWhisk the white from 1 egg with a little honey, milk, and olive oil until you get a foamy texture.Apply 1 or 2 coats of the egg white mixture on your face.Cover the egg mask with small pieces of tissue.Apply 1 or 2 more layers of egg whites and tissue. Finish with a layer of the whisked egg whites.Allow the mask to dry completely and gently peel it off. Rinse your skin with lukewarm water, pat it dry, and apply a light moisturizer.This peel-off mask exfoliates your skin by removing the dead cells from the skin’s outermost layer and also rejuvenates the skin by clearing out any impurities. It also helps tighten the skin pores and blackheads, whiteheads, and acne breakouts.
* Removes unwanted facial hair
Whisk the whites from 1 egg, ½ tablespoon of chickpea flour, and 1 tablespoon of sugar into a smooth paste. Apply it on your face where you have fine hair. Allow it to site for 20 minutes and gently peel it against the direction of your hair growth. Rinse the area with cool water, pat it dry, and apply a light moisturizer. This treatment can be used as often as needed. As the egg white dries, it turns into a hard, sticky mass that works as a peel-off mask to get rid of unwanted hair.
* Promotes hair growthBeat 2 egg yolks and mix thoroughly with 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. Apply the mixture all over your scalp. Leave it on for 20 minutes. Wash it out with cold water, and then shampoo your hair.Alternatively, whisk 1 egg and then add 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, and the juice from half a lemon to it. Apply it on your scalp. Leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes before rinsing it out and shampooing your hair.Hair is mostly made up of protein, and eggs are packed with protein that your hair needs to remain healthy and strong. Also, eggs contain iron, sulphur, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium that are beneficial for your hair.
* Tames frizzy hairBeing rich in fats and protein, egg yolk works as a natural conditioner for your hair. Also, the enzymes in egg whites help kill bacteria and remove unwanted oil from the scalp. Whisk 1 or 2 eggs thoroughly. Add 1 or 2 teaspoons of olive oil and mix well.Apply it thoroughly on your hair and scalp. Rinse it off with a mild shampoo after 30 minutes. Do this once a week for best results.
* Repairs damaged hairExposure to pollution, damaging effects of the sun, and poor diet and lifestyle choices on a daily basis causes major damage to your tresses. To restore the health of your hair, regular use of an egg hair mask can help a lot.The good amount of protein, minerals, and essential fatty acids in eggs can nourish the hair strands and impart a natural shine to them.Mix 1 ripe banana, 1 egg and 2 tablespoons of milk.Add 2 tablespoons of raw, organic honey and 1½ tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil and whisk well. Apply the mask thoroughly on your hair and scalpPut on a shower cap, and leave the mask on for 1 hour before rinsing it out with water. Follow with a mild shampoo. Repeat once a week for best effects.