The skin on the face has always been characterized by hypersensitivity, which requires special care. Cosmetics of dubious quality and lack of sleep often adversely affect the quality of the skin. Protein mask will help to 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 composition of egg white, the product also has a low content of acids. Protein has a low calorie, so it is often used in diets for weight loss. In cosmetology, egg white is used to make facial treatment masks.
The most useful protein elements are:
- Biocatalysts;
- Ovalbumin / albumin;
- Enzymes;
- Vitamins.
Biocatalysts are substances (prostheses, diastases, 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 the skin of the face in particular.
Ovalbumin / albumin - the main part of the protein. This component is responsible for toning and rejuvenating the skin. Due to its composition, they tighten pores and return skin elasticity.
Enzymes have a strong antibacterial effect. And when taking the protein orally, enzymes help to develop a strong immune system, protecting the skin of the face from the effects of external aggressors.
Protein includes vitamins of group B, D, A. The first group of vitamins promotes rejuvenation. The second increases the activity of regenerating processes that occur in skin tissues. The third is considered the most important, which helps maintain skin elasticity and elasticity.
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The effectiveness of the protein texture depends not only on the main ingredient, but also on the additional components, on their quality and the right combination. To solve a specific problem, for example, dry or oily skin, identify the first age-related changes on the face, peeling of the skin, etc., you need to choose the right composition.
Egg white mask contributes to:
- Elimination of oily skin. Due to its properties, the product absorbs the remnants of fat from the skin, stabilizes the performance of the sebaceous glands, removes shine, matting the surface;
- Alignment of mimic folds. It should be understood that it will not be possible to completely get rid of them through a home remedy, but the remedy will make wrinkles not so bright, reducing the depth;
- Improve the elasticity of the skin. This helps slow the process of the emergence of new age folds;
- Shrink and clean pores. The mask will not only clean the clogged epidermis from impurities, but also smooths the skin of the face, softening the irregularities. Systematic use of funds will help get rid of acne;
- Lightening pigmentation, as well as freckles and acne marks, adjusting the tone of the face;
- Elimination of peeling. Mask based on egg white has the effect of peeling. She removes all the dry particles that the daily moisturizer cannot cope with.
The effectiveness of masks depends on the accuracy and frequency of the procedures. To achieve the desired result and fix the problem, you will need to apply a mask for 1-1.5 months.
If for some reason you can not use chicken eggs for cosmetic purposes, you can replace them with quail, they are also useful for the skin of the face.
Recipe for egg white face masks
Note that home treatments can solve some cosmetic problems, but if used improperly, significantly worsen the skin condition. To mix the ingredients, you will need a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, clean dishes. Before using the tools, it is desirable to process a special disinfectant.
General principles of 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 to the scalp;
- Avoid getting the mask on the area around the eyes and lips;
- During the drying of the film can not talk or perform any other actions (eat, drink, laugh). Otherwise, the film will stretch, which will cause new wrinkles to appear;
- If your skin is prone to dryness, use a 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, it is recommended to use the product in 1-2 days;
- Fifty percent of the effectiveness of a protein mask depends on the quality cleansing of the skin. Immediately before the procedure, it is necessary to wash off the cosmetics, make a scrub and, if possible, steam out the skin of the face above the bath with a decoction of chamomile or nettle;
- The tonic applied before and after the procedure will help to improve the properties of the mask;
- After a mask based on chicken protein, the face should be moistened with a cream, this will help eliminate an excessive feeling of skin tightness;
- Unlike other masks, protein is not recommended to be applied to the neck and décolleté;
- Masks for the face of egg white washed only with warm water, it 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 the tone and increase blood flow.
The best time for cosmetic procedures is evening. This is due to the fact that it is at night that the regenerating processes are activated. That is, the effect of the mask will increase, the skin of the face at this time will rest and will not allow pores to clog.
To apply a mask, you can use a special decorative brush. Be sure to prepare everything you need beforehand: filtered water, a clean terry towel, napkins or cotton pads for the face and food ingredients. If the recipe states that the protein should be whipped up to foam, prepare a whisk, mixer or fork. All ingredients must be fresh and of the highest quality.
Protein facial mask against wrinkles
The facial mask for wrinkles with the addition of 3 percent boric acid tightens deep wrinkles and smoothes small ones, and also tightens the fading face skin, moisturizing and improving its appearance.
According to the recipe, you will need to prepare the mask:
- 1 protein;
- 1 ml of boric acid 3%;
- 1 teaspoon heavy cream;
- 1 gram of burnt alum.
The first step is to combine the whipped protein with cream and boric acid. Stir and enter burnt alum, mix again. Before applying the protein mask face should 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.
Purifying Face Mask with Protein
To clear the skin of age spots, brighten the traces of black spots, a protein mask based on lemon juice and starch will help get rid of the shine.
To prepare the mixture, you will need to pour 1 egg white into a bowl and whisk until a foam 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 precipitate the foam. At last, 1 tsp is added. lemon juice.
Apply a cleansing mask on the face with protein should be a dense layer on the previously washed face. It is removed with warm water after 15 minutes. So that the starch does not allow the mask to dry out, without causing discomfort, the face can be treated with water or herbal tea on the face with a cosmetic disc.
Egg Protein Tightening Mask
As previously noted, the protein contains retinol and vitamin A, which have a pulling effect. Also, carrot has such properties. When these products are mixed, the skin of the face rejuvenates, and the content of vitamins, amino acids and natural sugar in the skin increases. This 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 will need to add 1 teaspoon of flour;
- Mix well;
- Apply the mask to your 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 finely ground oatmeal, 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 a salon peeling. However, they act more gently without burning the skin. Protein mask with lemon helps to exfoliate the layers of the epidermis, where a huge number of dead and dead cells accumulate.
Protein in combination with lemon helps to clean the skin of the face, while lightening it.
Separate the white from the yolk. Protein is whipped and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice are added. Apply a mask to clean skin, while perhaps feeling a slight tingling - this is a normal reaction. The mask is kept for 20-25 minutes. If at this time it began to dry, you can update it with a new layer.
Face Mask with Protein and Cucumber
Cucumber mask softens the depth of the folds, tightens the skin epidermis, and also brightens and evens the tone of the face. To prepare the texture you need 1 protein, 50 grams of fresh cucumber and 1 tbsp. olive oil.
Cucumber can be chopped in a blender or grated on a fine grater. Olive oil is added to the resulting cucumber gruel. If you have an individual intolerance to olive oil, you can use flaxseed or grape seed.
In a separate bowl, whisk whisk the whites and combine with the cucumber mixture. Apply the mass in a dense layer for a quarter of an hour. The composition of the face is removed with a gauze cloth, the remnants - with warm water. After the procedure, apply anti-aging cream on your face.
Honey Mask with Egg White
Honey mask helps to whiten the skin, restoring natural elasticity and radiance. Apply to lighten pigment spots and black dots.
According to the recipe, you will need one whipped protein, a large spoon of liquid honey, 1 spoon of kefir and 2 small spoons of lemon juice. First of all, you need to mix honey with kefir, then add lemon juice. While the mixture is infused, stir the raw protein in a separate bowl. After that, the compositions are combined and mixed.
It is recommended to distribute the honey mask on the face using gauze. Moisten it in the mixture and slightly squeeze. Apply the mask in a thick layer, then cover the face with a damp cloth so that the honey does not freeze. The session duration is from 20 minutes to half an hour. Rinse with warm water. So that the skin of the face does not lose its elasticity, hold the mask with honey and protein once in 7 days.
Contraindications and precautions
Restrictions on the use of protein masks are not so much. Protein masks should be carefully applied to girls whose skin is prone to irritation and flaking, as well as excessive sensitivity.
It is not allowed to use this remedy if there are suppurations on the face, various inflammations and tumors.
Egg, protein in particular, belongs to the group "irritants". External use of this product can cause redness, itching and rash. Also consider personal intolerance to the ingredients used in masks.
