Egg yolks are only one of the ingredients that can help your skin and hair stand out. |
Eggs are not only a delicious source of protein for the body but full of beauty benefits. For years, women have turned to them to enhance their beauty through various skin and hair treatments due to their helpful components such as protective antioxidants vitamins A , D, lutein, and zeaxanthin for the skin’s elasticity to its protein keratin for restoring the luster of damaged hair and skin.
Use sweet almond oil. The colors range from pale yellow to golden. |
Almond oil is another ingredient in this recipe for its rich bounty of vitamin E and monounsaturated fatty acids, proteins and minerals. This is a fast absorbing oil that can deep cleanse pores and follicles to purge them of debris.
Be sure that you use the sweet almond oil made from edible almonds. The other is the bitter variety used for medicinal purposes and can be dangerous.
Rose essential oil is the last ingredient. With its wealth of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, this oil provides excellent moisturize, calming and antiseptic powers with just three drops when used in this recipe.
What I do first is apply this egg mask to my freshly washed face before using the rest on my hair. This is enough for my length of hair. But if you don’t have enough, then simply crack another egg and add the yolk to your bowl of ingredients. You can also add an additional tablespoon of the sweet almond oil.
DIY Restorative Beauty Egg Mask for Skin and Hair
two eggs yolks
one tablespoon of sweet almond oil
three drops of rose essential oil
one tablespoon of sweet almond oil
three drops of rose essential oil
Beat the egg yolks until frothy before adding the sweet almond oil and rose essential oil.
Apply to your freshly washed face and leave on for about fifteen minutes before rinsing off.
Close the pores with cool, not cold water.
Your complexion will be will look fresher, healthier and positively glowing.
To Use on the Hair:
Make sure that your hair is slightly damp (not freshly washed) because the mixture will cling better.
Adjust the recipe if you need to, then apply to your head and leave on about twenty-five minutes or longer.
Wrap your treated hair with some plastic wrap and cover with a towel turban.
When your time is up, shampoo your hair and style as usual.
Your hair will be shinier, softer and more manageable.