Get Clear and Soft Skin Using a Raw Egg
If you're struggling with acne, dark spots, or rough, dehydrated patches on your face, getting clear, soft skin may seem like mission impossible. However, you don't need to go any further than your kitchen to get one of the most effective ingredients in clearing and smoothing the skin -- raw egg. Whether you use the entire egg, just the white, or the yolk alone, you can mix it with other natural ingredients to create face masks that hydrate, brighten, tighten, and nourish the skin for a smooth, clear appearance. Best of all, they're easy and inexpensive to make!
Contents
Ingredients
Hydrating Anti-Acne Egg Mask
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon (21 g) raw honey
Brightening and Tightening Egg White Mask
- 1 egg white
- ½ tablespoon (10.5 g) raw honey
- ½ tablespoon (7.5 ml) lemon juice
Anti-Aging Egg Mask
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) red wine
Nourishing Egg Yolk Face Mask
- 1 egg yolk
- ¼ ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) yogurt
Steps
Preparing a Hydrating, Anti-Acne Egg Face Mask
- Whisk the egg. Break 1 egg into a small bowl. Use a whisk to lightly beat it so the yolk and white are fully combined.
- For the best results, use an organic egg.
- Add the honey. After you’ve lightly beaten the egg, stir in 1 tablespoon (21 g) of raw honey. Whisk the ingredients until they are fully mixed.
- Raw honey is sometimes sold as pasteurized honey.
- Honey is antibacterial, so it pairs well with the nutrients in the egg to clear acne and smooth the skin.
- Apply the mask to your face and neck and let it sit. Once the mask is completely mixed, use a pastry brush to apply it to your face, neck, and any other area where you get acne. Be careful to avoid the eye area, though. Allow the mask to dry for at least 20 minutes.
- If you don’t have a pastry brush, you can spread the mask over your skin with clean fingers.
- The mask will help tighten your pores, tone your skin, and kill any bacteria that might cause acne, all without overdrying your skin.
- Wash off the mask with water. When the 20 minutes are up, rinse off the mask with warm water. Pat your skin dry with a clean towel, and follow up with your usual acne treatment, serum, or moisturizer.
- Use the mask one to two times per week for clear, soft skin.
Mixing up a Brightening and Tightening Egg White Face Mask
- Mix all of the ingredients together. Add 1 egg white, ½ tablespoon (10.5 g) of raw honey, and ½ tablespoon (7.5 ml) of lemon juice to a small bowl. Use a spoon or fork to briskly blend all of the ingredients together until they’re fully combined.
- When you’re done mixing the mask, it should be slightly foamy. It should take 1 to 2 minutes of stirring or whisking.
- Smooth the mask over your face. Once the mask is fully mixed, spread it over your face with clean fingers or a small brush. Apply a layer that's thick enough to stick to your skin without dripping off. Usually, three scoops of the mask with your fingers is enough for your entire face.
- Be sure to wash and dry your face before applying the mask.
- Avoid the eye area when you’re spreading the mask over your face.
- Leave the mask on for half an hour. When your face is completely covered, allow the mask to dry on your face for approximately 30 minutes. As it dries, you’ll feel it start to tighten on your skin as the egg whites work to refine your pores.
- Rinse off the mask with a washcloth. When you’re ready to wash off the mask, splash your face with warm water. Use a wet washcloth to gently wipe away the residue until your skin is clean.
- Be careful not to rub the washcloth too roughly over your face. It may irritate your skin and cause redness.
- Splash your face with cold water and dry. Once the mask is rinsed off, splash your face with cold water to tighten your pores further. Pat your face dry with a clean towel, and apply your usual serum or moisturizer.
- Use the mask one to two times a week for smooth, bright skin.
Creating an Anti-Aging Egg Mask
- Combine all of the ingredients. In a small bowl, mix together 1 whole egg, 1 egg yolk, and 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of red wine. Whisk the ingredients together until they’re fully combined.
- To separate an egg, crack it against the side of a bowl to break it. Allow the yolk to settle in one half, and transfer it back and forth as you allow all of the white to drip out into the bowl. Dump the separated yolk into the bowl where you plan to mix the mask.
- If you don’t have a whisk, mix the ingredients together with a fork.
- Apply a thin layer of the mask to your face and neck. When the mask is completely mixed, use a pastry brush to apply it to your face and neck. Keep the layer thin so the mask doesn’t drip off.
- If you don’t have a pastry brush, you can apply the mask with clean fingers.
- Avoid the eye area when you’re applying the mask.
- You can also apply the mask to your decollete to smooth and soften that area as well.
- Let the mask dry completely. Once you have a thin layer of the mask on your skin, allow it to sit for 20 to 30 minutes, or until it dries completely. It will start to feel tight as it’s drying.
- Wash off the mask with water and a washcloth. When the mask is dry, splash your face with warm water. Use a damp washcloth to gently remove the mask until your skin is clean.
- After you’ve removed the mask, apply your usual serum and/or moisturizer.
- Use the mask once a week for smooth, soft skin.
Whipping up an Egg Yolk Face Mask
- Mash the avocado. Place ¼ of a ripe avocado in a small bowl. Use a fork to mash the fruit until it has a smooth, creamy consistency with no lumps.
- Avocado has plenty of healthy fats that help moisturize, soften, and smooth the skin.
- You can use a food processor to mash the avocado if you prefer.
- Combine the avocado with the other ingredients. Once the avocado is mashed, add 1 egg yolk and 1 teaspoon (5 g) of yogurt. Stir all of the ingredients together until they’re fully combined in a smooth paste.
- It’s usually easier to stir the mask together with a fork rather than a spoon.
- Smooth the mask onto your face using circular motions and allow it to dry. When the mask is completely mixed, use clean fingers to apply it your face. Massage it into your skin using circular, upward motions. Let the mask sit for 15 minutes or until it dries completely.
- You can apply the mask with a brush if you prefer. For best results, however, brush it on in an upwards direction.
- Rinse off the mask with water. When the mask is dry, wash it off with warm water. Pat your face dry with a clean towel, and follow up with your usual moisturizer or serum.
Tips
- Before applying any of the masks, it’s a good idea to pull back your hair and put on a hair band. That way, your hair won’t get caught in the mask as it dries.
- Most of the masks are fairly thin and can drip easily. It’s best to wear old clothing that you don’t mind getting stained when you use them.
Warnings
- While these masks all feature natural ingredients, you may be still be allergic to them. Do a patch test before using them all over your face. Mix up the mask according the instructions, and dot a small amount on the inside of your wrist. Let it sit for 3 to 5 minutes before wiping it away. Wait 24 to 48 hours -- if you don’t have a reaction, you can use the mask all over. If your skin reacts, don’t use the mask.
Things You'll Need
Hydrating Anti-Acne Egg Mask
- A small bowl
- A whisk
- A pastry brush
- Warm water
- A clean towel
Brightening and Tightening Egg White Mask
- A small bowl
- A fork or spoon
- Warm water
- A washcloth
- A clean towel
Anti-Aging Egg Mask
- A small bowl
- A whisk
- A pastry brush
- Warm water
- A washcloth
- A clean towel
Nourishing Egg Yolk Face Mask
- A small bowl
- A fork
- Warm water
- A clean towel
