Saturday, July 24, 2010

Egg White Mask

Egg White Mask
~ Washcloth
~ Hairband
~ 1 Egg White
~ 1 tsp. Lemon Juice

1. Make sure your face is clean and your hair is tied back.
2. Combine egg white and lemon juice and spread on face immediately.
3. Coat your face with the mixture adequately and leave on for 30 minutes or until dry.
4. Rinse the white off (Use the washcloth) and follow up with your favorite moisturizer. Tada!

Benefits
Egg white has loads of protein which helps repair and rebuild skin cells. When the egg dries, it tightens and evens your complexion, dries out acne, and brings impurities to the surface. (like blackheads)
Lemon juice is a natural acne fighter and helps sterilize your face.

Tips
~ Carry the washcloth around with you in case you drip. It can get a little messy.
~ Please don't eat the egg. It is technically edible, but consumed raw puts you at risk for salmonella.
~ When you rinse, it's good to wet your whole face entirely first. It's easier to remove the egg white that way.

Warnings?
~DO NOT sleep with this mask on. The egg white can trap bacteria and sweat and make your skin worse if left on too long.
~You may smell the egg. It doesn't smell very pleasant. But the affects of the mask is worth it. The lemon also helps with the smell.
~The mask may get a little itchy. Withhold the urge to itch!
~After mixing the egg white and lemon, use immediately because if left to sit, the acid in the lemon juice will "cook" the egg. It's how they make ceviche, ;]
~Please, PLEASE follow up with a moisturizer.

If you use this, please comment. I'd love to hear your results.

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