The dream of having healthy and soft facial skin seems impossible if the skin has problems due to acne, spots, roughness, or dehydration. However, this complaint can be overcome simply by using eggs that are usually in the kitchen. The ingredients in eggs are very effective in nourishing and softening the skin. You can use the whole egg, the whites only, or the yolks only. Mix eggs with other natural ingredients to make a face mask that hydrates, brightens, tightens, and nourishes the skin to keep it healthy and soft. Besides being cheap, how to make a face mask from eggs is very easy!
Ingredients
Anti-acne mask that hydrates the skin
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon (20 grams) raw honey
Masks for Brightening and Tightening Skin
- 1 egg white
- tablespoon (10 grams) raw honey
- tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) lemon juice
Anti-aging Mask
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) red wine juice
Mask for Nourishing Skin
- 1 egg yolk
- ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) yogurt
Step
Method 1 of 4: Make a Hydrating Anti-Acne Mask Using Egg Yolks and Whites
Step 1. Beat the eggs
Crack 1 egg into a small bowl. Beat the eggs with an egg beater until the whites and yolks are well combined.
Use organic eggs for best results
Step 2. Add honey
After the eggs are beaten until combined, add 1 tablespoon of raw honey to the eggs, then beat again until all the ingredients are well blended.
- Raw honey is usually sold as pasteurized honey.
- Honey contains antibacterial ingredients that complement the nutrients in eggs to heal acne and soften skin.
Step 3. Apply the mask on the face and neck, then let it seep into the skin
After the mask ingredients are well mixed, use a pastry brush to apply it on the face, neck, and skin with acne. Avoid the eyelids when applying the mask. Wait at least 20 minutes for the mask to dry.
- If you don't have a pastry brush, use your clean fingers to apply the mask.
- The mask functions to close facial pores, tighten the skin, and kill acne-causing bacteria without making the skin dry.
Step 4. Dissolve the mask with warm water
After waiting for 20 minutes, wet the mask with warm water to make it soft, then gently peel it off. Use a clean towel to dry the wet skin by patting it gently. Then, use acne medication, serum, or facial moisturizer as usual.
Use a mask 1-2 times a week to maintain healthy and soft skin
Method 2 of 4: Make a Face Mask for Brightening and Firming Skin Using Egg White
Step 1. Mix all the mask ingredients
Place 1 egg white, tablespoon (10 grams) raw honey, and tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) lemon juice in a small bowl. Use a spoon or fork to whisk the ingredients until they are well combined.
After shaking, the mask material is slightly foamy. For that, you need to stir or shake the mask ingredients for 1-2 minutes
Step 2. Apply the mask on the face
After the mask ingredients are well mixed, apply on the face with clean fingers or a small brush. Apply the mask thick enough to stick to the skin and not run down. Usually, 3 tablespoons of the mask is enough to cover the entire face.
- The face must be washed and dried before applying the mask.
- Avoid the eyelids when applying the mask.
Step 3. Let the mask dry for hour
Finish smearing the face with the mask evenly, wait for the mask to dry for about 30 minutes. When the mask starts to dry, the skin feels tight because the egg white functions to close the skin pores.
Step 4. Clean your face with a wet washcloth
After waiting for 30 minutes, splash warm water on the face, then gently remove the mask residue with a wet washcloth until the face is clean from the mask.
Do not rub your face with a washcloth because it can irritate the skin and make the skin red
Step 5. Splash cold water on face, then pat dry
After washing your face, splash cold water on your face so that the skin pores are tighter. Pat your face with a clean towel until dry, then apply serum and facial moisturizer as usual.
Use the mask 1-2 times a week to brighten and soften the skin
Method 3 of 4: Making an Anti-Aging Mask Using Egg Yolks
Step 1. Mix all the mask ingredients
Place 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, and 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) of red wine in a small bowl. Stir all ingredients until well blended.
- To separate the yolks and whites, lightly crack the eggshells around the edges of the bowl. Cover the yolk with half of the eggshell, then transfer it to the other half of the eggshell. Repeat until the egg white flows into the bowl. Pour the egg yolks into the bowl you want to use when making the mask.
- Beat the mask ingredients with a fork if you don't have an egg beater.
Step 2. Apply a thin layer of mask on the face and neck
After the mask ingredients are well mixed, use a pastry brush to apply the mask on the face and neck. So that the mask does not flow down, smear the face with a thin layer of the mask.
- If you don't have a pastry brush, apply the mask with clean fingers.
- Avoid the eyelids when applying the mask.
- You can apply the mask on the neck to the chest to keep it smooth and soft.
Step 3. Let the mask dry evenly
After applying the mask, wait for 20-30 minutes until the mask is completely dry. Skin feels tight as soon as the mask starts to dry.
Step 4. Dissolve the mask with warm water and a washcloth
After the mask dries, splash warm water on your face. Use a wet washcloth to remove the mask until the skin is clean again.
- When your face is clean, apply serum and/or facial moisturizer as usual.
- Use a mask once a week to keep skin smooth and soft.
Method 4 of 4: Making a Mask Using Egg Yolk and Avocado
Step 1. Mash the avocado flesh
Place ripe avocado in a small bowl. Use a fork to mash the avocado flesh until it forms a soft, non-clumpy cream.
- Avocados contain healthy fats that function to moisturize, soften, and smooth the skin.
- If needed, use a blender to mash the avocado.
Step 2. Mix avocado with other ingredients
Once the avocado is mashed, add 1 egg yolk and 1 teaspoon (5 grams) of yogurt. Stir all ingredients until well blended in the form of a cream.
Instead of using a spoon, it's usually easier to mix the ingredients with a fork
Step 3. Apply the mask on the face in a circular motion, then wait for it to dry
Once the mask is ready to use, apply it on your face with your fingers while massaging the skin in a circular motion from bottom to top. Wait for 15 minutes or until the mask is completely dry.
You can use a brush to apply the mask, but make sure the direction is from the bottom up for maximum results
Step 4. Dissolve the mask with warm water
When the mask is dry, rinse your face with warm water. Pat your face with a clean towel until dry, then apply serum and facial moisturizer as usual.
Tips
- Before applying the mask on your face, take the time to tie your hair and wear a headband so that your hair doesn't get caught in the mask when it's dry.
- Usually, home masks are not thick so they flow down easily. Before using a mask, wear old clothes so you don't have problems if you get hit by a mask.
- Clean your face before applying the mask.
