1. Beauty effects of egg whites
Egg whites are effective in supporting beauty in the following cases:
– Weight loss: Egg whites contain about 90% water, 10% protein (including albumin, mucoprotein and globulin); carbohydrates less than 1%; No lipid, no cholesterol… Specifically, egg whites contain the following nutritional ingredients:
4g protein (66% of the protein of a whole egg).
54mg potassium.
55mg sodium.
19mg calcium.
Vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5.
High protein content, low calories, rich in nutrients will help you feel full for a long time. Therefore, egg whites are very suitable in the diet for people who want to lose weight and bodybuilders.
– Beautify the skin and keep in shape: With 90% water, it has the function of dissolving; 54mg potassium, 55mg sodium help balance fluid in the body, high calcium content will help strengthen teeth and bones. Selenium in egg white albumin protects the body against the attack of cancer cells. Water and B vitamins help moisturize the skin and make it bright and smooth.
2. Combine ingredients with egg whites for acne-prone skin
– Egg white + olive oil + honey : Not only does it help soften the skin and tighten pores, when combining egg white + olive oil + honey, it will create a mask that supports treatment. acne effectively and fades dark scars quickly.
How to make: Take 1 egg white, beat until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon of honey and 2 drops of olive oil to the egg whites, mix well. Apply the mixture evenly on your face and massage gently for about 5 minutes. Leave it on for about 20 minutes then rinse your face with warm water.
Note: People with oily skin types should not regularly use this mask.
– Egg white + lemon juice + honey: This combination will create a mask that helps balance skin moisture, antibacterial, cleans pores and supports acne treatment.
How to make: Take 1 egg white, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, beat. Add 2 teaspoons of honey, mix well. Apply this mixture to your face, gently massage for 5 minutes. Lie down and relax for about 20 minutes then rinse your face with warm water.
Note: People with sensitive skin types can eliminate lemon juice in this recipe.
– Egg white + turmeric starch: This formula stimulates the regeneration of new skin cells and removes dead skin cells; Reduces acne and fades dark spots caused by acne effectively. This mask is suitable for many skin types.
How to make: Take 1 egg white and beat it. Add 3 teaspoons of turmeric powder, mix well. Apply the mixture evenly on your face and lie down to relax for about 20 minutes. Rinse your face with warm water.
In addition to the above combinations, egg whites can be combined with other ingredients such as oatmeal, almond flour, rice bran… to create a very effective mask formula to treat acne and brighten the skin.
Egg whites combined with turmeric starch help regenerate skin and effectively support acne treatment.
3. Note when using egg mask to treat acne
– Choose fresh, clean eggs.
– You should apply the mask in the evening, after performing facial hygiene steps: Makeup remover – facial cleanser. If the facial skin is not cleaned, the effectiveness of the mask will be poor, and it can have the opposite effect.
At night, when the skin rests and relaxes, it will absorb nutrients from the mask better. Then comes the time when the skin regenerates most optimally. Together with the nutrients provided from the mask, it will help the skin regeneration process better.
– Do not use the mask when your facial skin has inflammatory acne, pustules, severely damaged skin, or open wounds.
– Do not continue applying the mask if your skin is allergic.
– Only use the mask a maximum of 3 times a week.
The egg white mask dries very quickly, so you can apply it 2-3 times during the mask process to prevent the skin from being dehydrated.
– After washing your face, you need to take skin care steps appropriate to your skin type and skin condition.
– Use sun protection measures during the day such as applying sunscreen, wearing long-sleeved clothes, wearing a hat, and glasses when going outdoors.
