How to Use Eggs for Beautiful Skin and Hair

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You can use eggs to help you care for your hair and skin. Consuming nutrition-rich eggs as part of a healthy diet will help keep your skin and hair healthy from the inside. You can also apply eggs to your skin and hair directly to help you have clear skin and beautiful, strong hair. Egg white is used on the skin, and the yolk is used on the hair.

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Using Eggs for Your Skin

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  1. Try a simple egg white mask . Eggs are often used as an ingredient in homemade face masks, and you can make a face mask just using egg whites. Start by separating the white from the yolk of one egg. Place the white into a bowl and beat it thoroughly with a fork or a whisk. Aim for a foamy consistency.
    • Once you have a foamy egg white, you can apply it directly onto your face.
    • Ensure that you have washed and dried your face and hands before you apply the mask.
    • Leave the mask on for around fifteen minutes. When you feel your skin tightening up, gently wash it off with warm water and a soft cloth.
    • Apply some moisturiser after patting dry your skin.
  2. You can use tissues with egg white to create a mask that also works as a peel treatment for your skin. For this method, beat two egg whites so that they become foamy and frothy. With a clean and dry face and hands, apply around half the egg white to your skin. You can use a make-up brush if you have one.
    • Separate a few tissues so that they are just one sheet thick, and then stick these tissues to your face with the egg white acting as an adhesive.
    • Paste the remaining egg white over the top of your tissue mask and leave it to dry.
    • When you feel it has become tight on your skin you can peel it off piece-by-piece.
    • Rinse your skin. If you have dry skin, apply a moisturiser after this treatment.
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  3. Egg whites work well when combined with lemon juice. The lemon juice can help loosen dead skin cells which then stick to the egg and are washed away. Start by separating three eggs so that you have the three whites in a bowl. Add approximately a tablespoon (15ml) of lemon juice to the egg whites. Beat the whites and lemon juice together until you have a foamy mixture that is beginning to show peaks.
    • After washing and drying your face and hands, carefully apply the mixture to your face.
    • Leave it to dry for around fifteen minutes, and then rinse it off with warm water.
    • Pat your face dry and then apply a moisturiser. [1]
  4. For another variation on the egg white mask you can add avocado, honey and milk. Avocado is rich in vitamins that can help increase your skin's healthy glow. Mash up a quarter of an avocado and mix it in with a beaten egg white. Then add a teaspoon of milk and a teaspoon of honey. Mix it together thoroughly so you have a smooth substance.
    • Apply it to a clean and dry face and leave it for around fifteen minutes before gently washing it off with warm water.
    • This mask will probably not dry and tighten your skin as much as other egg white masks.
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Using Eggs for Your Hair

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  1. Use an egg yolk mask for your hair. Egg yolks can work wonders on dry and damaged hair, helping you have strong, soft and silky hair. There are a number of different variations and ingredients you can add to egg yolks to make treatments for your hair, but you can use egg yolks on their own too.
    • Depending on the amount of hair you have, mix up a few egg yolks until they become creamy.
    • Egg oil is another great way to get all the micro-nutrients of egg yolks without the odor of egg in your hair.
    • Generously apply the yolks to your hair and scalp and leave it for around half an hour, before washing it off thoroughly with cold water.
    • This treatment is thought be an effective moisturiser for your hair, and when repeated regularly, a good way to tackle thinning hair.
  2. Try the egg, olive oil and honey treatment . By adding olive oil and honey to the egg yolks you can potentially increase its potency. This treatment is aimed at soothing dry and damaged hair, making your hair softer and more manageable. It can also help your hair maintain a healthy shine. Take one to three egg yolks, whichever is appropriate for the length of your hair, and mix them together with a fork or whisk.
    • Add in three tablespoons of olive oil and three tablespoons of honey. You can match the tablespoons with the number of egg yolks you used.
    • Massage the mixture into your hair and your scalp and wrap a towel around your head.
    • Leave the mask to work for around twenty minutes to half and hour before rinsing it out thoroughly with warm, but not hot, water. [2]
  3. You can combine egg yolk with yoghurt to make a moisturising treatment for dull and dry hair. Mix an egg yolk with plain, preferably sugar-free, yoghurt. Gently massage the paste into your hair and leave it for around half an hour.
    • Rinse it out and inspect your hair to see if it looks healthier and shinier.
    • You can add some honey to the egg yolk and yoghurt mixture for an alternative method that also focuses on moisturising your hair. [3]
  4. You can use egg yolk to treat hair at the roots while also giving your scalp some attention. Mix together three eggs yolks in a bowl. Wet your head and hair and then massage the yolks into your scalp. Leave the yolks to dry for a while, around fifteen minutes, and then wash the mixture off with shampoo and warm water.
    • After shampooing, rinse your hair and scalp thoroughly with cool water.
    • Egg yolks can nourish the scalp and roots, and help tackle dandruff.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/skin-care/moisturizer
      2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2P-UqgHre6I
      3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2P-UqgHre6I
      4. ↑ https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/sunburn/

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      Eggs can make a great face mask to help you achieve beautiful skin. First, separate the egg white and beat it with a fork or whisk until it’s creamy. You can also add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to help exfoliate your skin. Apply the mixture to your face, leave it on for 15 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water and a soft cloth. Moisturize your face after using the mask to keep your skin hydrated. Use the leftover egg yolk to make a refreshing hair mask. Just beat a few egg yolks until they’re creamy. For a more effective hair mask, add 3 tablespoons each of olive oil and honey. Rub the mixture into your hair and scalp, leave it for 30 minutes, then rinse it out with cold water. Eggs are thought to moisturize your hair and tackle thinning hair when done regularly. For more tips from our Dietary co-author, including how to make your hair shiny with egg and yogurt, read on!

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