Day in the Life + Are Eggs Bad for Your Skin?
Protein-packed eggs are among the super foods for good health. Not only are eggs beneficial for the body, they also can provide a good dose of nourishment to the skin and hair and make them healthier. Rich in Lutin, eggs can provide hydration and elasticity to the skin while the high protein content can help in repairing tissues and firming skin. The proteins in eggs can be used in softening the hair, and also to give it strength and shine.
Here are 10 ways to use eggs to get you glowing skin and healthy hair.
Eggs for hair
Eggs can work wonders on damaged hair. As hair is made up of 70 per cent keratin protein, eggs can be used to rebuild damaged and dry hair making it smooth and moisturised. And guess what, it is suited for all hair types. Whip up some eggy hair masks to get strong, soft and silky hair of your dreams.
Eggs and olive oil mask
1. Break 2 eggs and add 1-2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.
2. Mix well and apply it on your hair.
3. Let it stay for 30-45 minutes and wash off.
Both your hair and scalp will no longer be dry.
Eggs, milk and honey mask
Milk and honey have super moisturising powers. Eggs will provide the much needed protein and nourishment to your hair.
1. Take 2 eggs, 1 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp milk. Mix well.
2. You can adjust the consistency according to your need by adding or reducing the amount of milk. Use this mask to give your dry hair lots of TLC.
3. Keep for 30 mins and wash off with shampoo.
Eggs and yogurt hair conditioner
If mixed together, eggs and yogurt can make a excellent hair conditioner.
1. Take 2 eggs and add 2 tsp of unflavoured, fresh yogurt.
2. Use it as a hair mask, and keep it on for at least 30 mins. You can immediately see the results once you wash off the mask, your hair will be conditioned and super shiny.
Eggs and mayonnaise mask for frizzy hair
This is one combination that will instantly fix all your frizzy hair problems. Your hair will be highly moisturised after using this mask, we guarantee.
1. Add 1 tbsp of unflavoured mayonnaise in two broken eggs and whip well.
2. Apply this mix from roots to tips.
3. Cover your head with a shower cap and leave it on for 20 mins.
4. Shampoo well to get the mask off completely. Your hair will be frizz free and happy.
Egg white mask for oily hair
Let egg whites help you get rid of excess oil from your hair, while giving it the right pampering.
1. Break two eggs, carefully separating the yolks from the white.
2. Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to the egg whites and mix with the light hand.
3. Apply the mix all over your hair avoiding the scalp.
4. Wash off to reveal gorgeous hair.
Egg white mask for oily hair
Let egg whites help you get rid of excess oil from your hair, while giving it the right pampering. Break two eggs, carefully separating the yolks from the white.
1. Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to the egg whites and mix with the light hand.
2. Apply the mix all over your hair avoiding the scalp.
3. Wash off to reveal gorgeous hair.
Eggs for skin
Eggs can be used in improving skin texture, be it dry or oily. Egg yolks are rich in fatty acids which can lend moisture to the skin while the egg whites contain albumin, a simple form of protein that helps tighten pores and also remove excessive oil.
Egg and lemon juice mask for closing pores
1. In two separated and beaten egg whites add 1 tsp of fresh lemon juice.
2. Mix well and apply on the face, especially concentrating on the areas with open pores.
3. Let it dry and wash off with lukewarm water.
Egg and yogurt face mask
1. Take 2 eggs and add 1 tsp of fresh, unflavoured yogurt in it.
2. Mix well and apply to your face.
3. Wait until it's dry (approx. 20-25 mins) and wash off for a glowing complexion.
Egg and honey face mask
This face mask can be highly beneficial if you are battling dry skin, especially during winters.
1. Break one egg and add ½ tsp of honey in it.
2. Mix and apply to your face and neck to get an instant burst of hydration.
3. Keep until dry and wash off with lukewarm water.
Egg white for treating under eye bags or puffiness
As egg white helps to firm and lift the skin, it would work well to stretch the skin under the eyes taking away the puffiness to a great extent.
1. Apply a thin coating of slightly whipped egg white under the eye area and let it stay for 10 mins.
2. Wash off with water.
You can also read on 6 beauty benefits of eggs for hair care.
