The skin on the face has always been characterized by increased sensitivity, which requires special care. Cosmetics of dubious quality and lack of sleep often adversely affect the quality of the skin. A protein mask will help rid the face of many unpleasant manifestations and defects.
The benefits of egg white for the face
Fats and carbohydrates occupy only 3% of the total egg protein composition; the product is also low in acid. Protein is low in calories, so it is often used in diets for weight loss. In cosmetology, egg white is used to prepare therapeutic face masks.
The most useful elements of protein are:
- Biocatalysts;
- Ovalbumin / albumin;
- Enzymes;
- Vitamins
Biocatalysts are substances (prosthesis, diastasis, dipepsidases) that are involved in the structure and decomposition of amino acids. Also, biocatalysts are considered important components that take part in a chemical reaction throughout the body and in facial skin in particular.
Ovalbumin / Albumin is the main part of the protein. It is this component that is responsible for toning and rejuvenating the skin. Due to their composition, they narrow pores and restore skin elasticity.
Enzymes have a strong antibacterial effect. And when taking the protein inside, enzymes help develop a stable immune system, protecting the skin from external aggressors.
Protein includes vitamins of groups B, D, A. The first group of vitamins promotes rejuvenation. The second increases the activity of the regenerating processes that occur in skin tissues. The third is considered the most important, which helps maintain the firmness and elasticity of the skin.
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The effectiveness of the protein texture depends not only on the main ingredient, but also on additional components, on their quality and the correct combination. To solve a specific problem, for example, dry or oily skin, to identify the first age-related changes in the face, peeling of the skin, etc., you need to choose the right composition.
An egg white mask helps:
- Eliminate increased oily skin. Due to its properties, the product absorbs the remaining fat from the skin, stabilizes the performance of the sebaceous glands, removes shine, matting the surface;
- Alignment of facial wrinkles. You need to understand that you can’t completely get rid of them through a home remedy, but the remedy will make wrinkles not so catchy, reducing the depth;
- To increase the elasticity of the skin. This helps to slow down the process of the appearance of new age folds;
- Contraction and purification of pores. The mask not only cleans the clogged epidermis from contamination, but also smoothes the skin of the face, softening irregularities. A systematic reception of funds will help get rid of acne;
- Lightening pigmentation, as well as freckles and acne marks, adjusting the tone of the face;
- Eliminate peeling. An egg white mask has a peeling effect. It removes all dry particles that the daily moisturizer is not able to handle.
The effectiveness of the masks directly depends on the correctness and frequency of the procedures. To achieve the desired result and eliminate the problem, you will need to apply the mask for 1-1.5 months.
If for some reason you can’t eat chicken eggs for cosmetic purposes, you can replace them with quail eggs, they are also useful for facial skin.
Egg White Face Mask Recipes
Note that home treatments can solve some cosmetic problems, but if used incorrectly, significantly worsen the condition of the skin. To mix the components you will need a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, clean dishes. Before use, it is advisable to treat the tools with a special disinfectant.
General principles for the preparation and use of protein masks:
- Apply the product from the bottom up, starting from the lines of the chin, following the massage lines up, up to the scalp;
- Avoid getting the mask on the area around the eyes and lips;
- During the drying period of the film, you can not talk or perform any other actions (eat, drink, laugh). Otherwise, the film will stretch, which will cause the appearance of new wrinkles;
- If your skin is prone to dryness, apply the mask no more than once a week. If the skin type is oily or combination - twice a week. To get rid of oily skin and shine in the hot season, the drug is recommended to be used after 1-2 days;
- Fifty percent of the effectiveness of a protein mask depends on high-quality skin cleansing. Immediately before the procedure, it is necessary to wash off cosmetics, make a scrub and, if possible, steam out the skin of the face above the bath with a decoction of chamomile or nettle;
- To improve the properties of the mask will help the tonic used before and after the procedure;
- After a mask based on chicken protein, the face should be moisturized with cream, this will help eliminate an excessive feeling of tightness of the skin;
- Unlike other masks, protein is not recommended to be applied to the neck and décolleté;
- Egg white face masks are washed off only with warm water, this will help soften the dried film. Only after the crust is removed, the face should be rinsed with cool water. You can even use ice cubes, they close the pores, increase tone and increase blood flow.
The best time for cosmetic procedures is considered to be evening. This is due to the fact that it is at night time that regenerative processes are activated. That is, the effect of the mask will intensify, the skin of the face at this time will rest and prevent the pores from clogging.
To apply the mask, you can use a special decorative brush. Be sure to prepare everything you need in advance: filtered water, a clean terry towel, napkins or cotton pads for the face and food ingredients. If the recipe indicates that the protein should be whipped to a foam, prepare a whisk, mixer, or fork. All ingredients must be fresh and of the best quality.
Wrinkle Protein Facial Mask
A wrinkle face mask with the addition of 3% boric acid tightens deep wrinkles and smoothes small ones, as well as tightens aging skin, moisturizing and improving its appearance.
According to the recipe, to prepare the mask you will need:
- 1 protein;
- 1 ml of boric acid 3%;
- 1 teaspoon of fat cream;
- 1 gram of burnt alum.
First of all, you need to combine whipped protein with cream and boric acid. Stir and introduce burnt alum, mix again. Before applying the protein mask, the face must be treated with a scrub. Only after that the resulting mask is applied and held for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water several times in a row.
Protein Cleansing Face Mask
Protein mask based on lemon juice and starch will help clear skin from age spots, lighten traces of black spots, and get rid of oily sheen.
To prepare the mixture, you will need to pour 1 egg white in a bowl and beat with a whisk until a foam texture is obtained. Next to the resulting mass is added 1 teaspoon of starch. It is recommended to stir the mixture with a silicone spatula, being careful not to upset the foam. Lastly, add 1 tsp. lemon juice.
Apply a cleansing mask to a face with protein should be a dense layer on a previously washed face. It is removed with warm water after 15 minutes. So that the starch does not allow the mask to dry out, thereby not causing discomfort, you can treat the face with water or a herbal decoction from above with a cosmetic disc.
Egg whitening face mask
As previously noted, the protein contains retinol and vitamin A, which have a lifting effect. Carrots also have such properties. When these products are mixed, the skin of the face is rejuvenated, and the content of vitamins, amino acids and natural sugar in the skin increases. Such a mask tightens the skin, nourishes it, gives elasticity and velvety.
Mask Recipe:
- The protein is separated from the yolk;
- Carrots are peeled, then rubbed on a fine grater;
- Mix 1 tablespoon of grated carrots with whipped protein;
- To make the mixture thicker, you need to add 1 teaspoon of flour;
- Mix well;
- Apply the mask to the face, if you feel that it has begun to tighten, add another layer on top;
- The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes, washed off with warm water.
Instead of wheat flour, you can use oatmeal finely ground, which not only thickens the mask, but also serves as an effective and high-quality sorbent for the skin.
Protein mask with lemon
Natural acids, such as lemon, work like salon peeling. However, they act more gently without burning the skin. A protein mask with lemon helps exfoliate the layers of the epidermis, where a huge number of dead and dead cells accumulate.
Protein in combination with lemon helps to cleanse the skin of the face, while brightening it.
Separate the protein from the yolk. The protein is whipped and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice is added. A mask is applied to clean skin, while a slight tingling sensation is possible - this is a normal reaction. The mask is held for 20-25 minutes. If at this time it began to dry out, you can update it with a new layer.
Face mask with protein and cucumber
Cucumber mask softens the depth of the folds, tightens the epidermis of the skin, and also brightens and evens out the tone of the face. To prepare the texture you will need 1 protein, 50 grams of fresh cucumber and 1 tbsp. olive oil.
Cucumber can be chopped in a blender or grated. Olive oil is added to the resulting cucumber gruel. If you are hypersensitive to olive oil, you can use linseed or grape seed.
In a separate bowl, whisk the whisk and combine with the cucumber mixture. Apply the mass in a dense layer for a quarter of an hour. The composition is removed from the face with a gauze cloth, the remainder with warm water. After the procedure, apply anti-aging cream on the skin of the face.
Egg white honey mask
A honey mask helps whiten the skin, restoring natural firmness and radiance. Used to brighten pigmented spots and black spots.
According to the recipe, you will need one whipped protein, a large spoon of liquid honey, 1 spoon of fatty kefir and 2 small tablespoons of lemon juice. First of all, you need to mix honey with kefir, then add lemon juice. While the mixture is infused, shake the raw protein in a separate bowl. After this, the compounds are combined and mixed.
It is recommended to use a gauze to distribute a honey mask over your face. Soak it in the mixture and squeeze slightly. The mask is applied in a thick layer, then the face should be covered with a damp cloth so that the honey does not freeze.The duration of the session is from 20 minutes to half an hour. Washed off with warm water. So that the skin does not lose elasticity, spend a mask with honey and protein once every 7 days.
Contraindications and Precautions
There are not so many restrictions on the use of protein masks. Protein masks should be used with caution for girls whose skin is prone to irritation and peeling, as well as with excessive sensitivity.
The use of this tool is not allowed in the presence of suppuration on the face, various inflammations and tumors.
Chicken egg, protein in particular, belongs to the group of "irritants". External use of this product can cause redness, itching and rash. Also consider personal intolerance to the ingredients used in masks.
