The eggs For Your Skin

Eggs have long been toted as the perfect food. They contain the perfect mix of fat, protein, vitamins and minerals, which seems right since they contain everything needed to develop a baby chicken. Raw eggs contain: Vitamins A, B12, B6, D, and E, protein, thiamin, folate, zinc, choline, lutein, riboflavin, phosphorus, and zeaxanthin.

All the ingredients that make eggs the perfect food are also perfect for your skin. Eggs are inexpensive, and it only takes one egg to make a facial mask. For best results, apply an egg-based facial mask once a week to your beauty regime. You can use the egg white, egg yolk, or the entire egg to make a facial mask depending on the type of skin you have. The egg white is ideal for oily or acne ridden skin. It gently dries out the skin while tightening the pores and adding needed nutrients.



The egg yolks are perfect for dry skin because the fat in the yolk with soften and moisturize the skin while evening skin tone and decreasing the appearance of scars. For normal skin, the entire egg can be used. It will give your skin everything it needs to look healthy and shinny. If used the day of a big event, it will help your face look smooth and flawless.

To make an egg mask, place the part of the egg you want to use or the entire egg into a bowl. Whisk it until well blended. Cover your face with the whisked eggs and let it sit for 15 minutes. The egg will dry on your face making it feel tight. Wash the egg off your face, and then clean and moisturize your face like you normally would. Although temporary, this mask will make your pores appear smaller and tighter, which will give the look of your face a smoother finish.