Have you ever looked at your food or an ingredient more than just a source of essential nutrients for your body? We are certain you must have, especially since most of the skincare products we use or the DIY masks and scrubs that are prepared at home make use of one or more foods. One such food item that is found in almost every household is eggs, which is a superfood and is known to be packed with several nutrients that have so many health benefits to offer. While we all are well aware of how beneficial eggs are for one’s health, this isn’t the only purpose it can serve. Eggs are an excellent source of nutrients and proteins that are not only important for maintaining the health of an individual, but they can also serve some amazing beauty benefits that will help you up your game and make your skin and hair look oh-so-gorgeous.
Listed below are some of the best beauty benefits of including eggs in your skincare and hair care routine.
Treats damaged hair
Eggs are one of the best ingredients to be used for treating damaged locks. Since they are known to be made up of 70% keratin protein, they work pretty effectively for treating damaged tresses. If you have pretty dry and damaged tresses, you can include eggs in your hair care routine, no matter your hair type. The easiest way to apply it on your hair is in the form of a hair mask, you can prepare it by combining two eggs with two tablespoons of olive oil. After letting the mask rest on your hair for 30 minutes, you can wash it off, and there you will have your smooth, soft, and silky tresses.
Minimizes pores
If you have enlarged pores on your face, you can minimize their appearance by using egg whites. The egg whites are known to contain astringent properties that help in tightening and shrinking the large pores. You can use it in combination with lemon juice, take one tablespoon of egg white and fresh lemon juice, mix them together, and apply the mixture on your face. After letting it rest for 15 minutes, rinse it off with lukewarm water. You can apply the mixture twice a week to achieve the best results.
Eliminates excess oil
Having some trouble with your oily skin? No worries, eggs would help you fix the problem. Egg whites’ skin tightening and pore-minimizing properties can be used rightfully for preventing the production of excess oil on the skin. They help in balancing the skin’s natural oils and helps in eliminating excess oil. You can apply egg white on your entire face, and once it has dried off, you can wash it off with cold water.
Gives your hair a shiny effect
Dull, dry, and lackluster hair can easily bring the beauty game down, and if you have had enough of that, you should probably include eggs in your hair care routine to improve your hair’s overall health and texture. The easiest way to add extra shine and luster to your hair is to apply a layer of egg white to it. Take the egg white in a bowl, whisk it until it gets frothy and then apply it throughout your mane. Wait for at least 10 minutes before washing it off with water.
Erases under-eye puffiness
Didn’t sleep well at night or it’s just one of those when your face suddenly decides to get swollen? Whatever the reason is, the easiest way to get rid of puffiness around the eyes is by using egg whites. Apply it underneath your eyes and let it dry completely before rinsing it off.