6 Effective Ways Of Using Egg White For Oily Skin You Need To Try!

Are you frustrated with your shiny and greasy skin? Are you tired of spending your precious time and money on drugstore products to treat oily skin?

I was too. Till I got introduced to some amazing home remedies for oily skin and pimples.

I am a firm believer in the fact that you don’t need to spend a fortune to look good.

Our kitchen is a storehouse of solutions when it comes to treating common skin problems. There are so many substances commonly found in a kitchen that can be used to generate home remedies for oily skin, on a DAILY basis to control the unpleasant appearance of oily skin.

One such substance is egg white.

Commonly used as a breakfast item in a larger part of the world, egg white serves as a great remedy for treating oily skin. Not only do eggs give you body protein when you consume them in many forms, but, when used topically – they also nourish your skin and help in getting rid of many problems associated with having oily skin.

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In this post, we will look at some of the ways of using egg white for skin, or more specifically, egg white for oily skin. But before that, let us see –

How Is Egg White Good For Oily Skin?

Egg white benefits for oily skin are numerous. The main nutritional component of egg white is protein. Protein helps to tighten the skin and shrink large pores. This is why egg white for skin tightening is a popular search term on search engines.

The consistency of egg whites also helps in binding all ingredients together while preparing a homemade mask.

Egg whites can help to maintain the elasticity of the skin. They are high in collagen and Vitamin A, due to which a remedy containing egg whites will help you get rid of problems like acne, large pores, and rashes.

Can We Apply Egg White On Face Daily?

Using egg white is one of the best things you can do to your skin. But, using it in excess is not a good idea as it can cause an unnecessary protein to build upon your skin and strip the skin of its natural oils.

The best results can be obtained when you use egg whites 1-2 times a week. There is absolutely no need to use it more often than that. 

Are There Any Known Side Effects Of Using Egg Whites On Face?

The use of egg whites does come with some side effects for many people. Always do a patch test before applying any home remedy on your entire face. Some of the well-known side-effects people notice when using egg whites on their face are –
 
  • An allergic reaction in the form of itching, difficulty in breathing or rashes, and hives.
  • Skin irritation in the form of redness or bumps on the skin.
  • Other infections when applied to recent wounds or cuts.
  • Risking others in the house that might develop an allergy because of egg residue around the house.

Now, let’s look at some of the home remedies using egg white for oily skin.

1. Lemon Egg Mask For Oily Skin

egg white and lemon face mask for face

Ingredients

  • The white part of one egg.
  • 3-4 drops of lemon juice.

How To Prepare?

  • Add lemon juice to egg white placed it in a clean bowl. Be careful to add only 3-4 drops of lemon.
  • Whisk the two ingredients together. Your egg white lemon mask is ready.
  • Apply this mask all over your clean and dry face.
  • Massage gently in circular motions.
  • Leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
  • Wash off with warm water.

How Often Can This Mask Be Used?

2-3 times a week is enough.

2. Oatmeal And Egg White Face Scrub

oatmeal and egg white face scrub

Ingredients

  • The white part of 1 egg.
  • 2 tablespoons oatmeal.

How To Prepare?

  • Mix oats and egg white in a bowl.
  • Apply this mixture all over your face and massage gently in circular motions for 2-5 minutes.
  • Wash off with warm water.

How Often Can It Be Used?

Again, two times a week is quite enough.

3. Fuller’s Earth (Multani Mitti) And Egg White Mask For Oily Skin

fuller's earth and egg white mask

Ingredients

  • The white part of one egg.
  • 2-3 tablespoons of Fuller’s earth (multani mitti).

How To Prepare?

  • Mix multani mitti with egg white in a clean bowl. That is it. Your egg white mask for the face is ready.
  • Apply this mask all over your face.
  • Leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
  • Wash it off with water.

How Often Can It Be Used?

2 times a week is enough.

4. Gram Flour And Egg White Mask For Oily Skin

gram flour and egg white face mask

Ingredients

  • The white part of one egg.
  • 2-3 tablespoons of gram flour (besan).
  • 3-4 drops of lemon juice.

How To Prepare?

  • Mix egg white and gram flour in a clean bowl.
  • Add lemon juice into this mixture.
  • Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to form a pack.
  • Apply this pack all over your face.
  • Leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
  • Wash it off with plain water.

And that is it.

How Often Can It Be Used?

As with other remedies, 2-3 times a week is quite alright.

5. Honey, Lemon, And Egg White Face Mask For Acne

honey lemon and egg white mask

Ingredients

  • The white part of one egg.
  • ½ teaspoon honey.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

How To Prepare?

  • Whisk egg white and lemon juice in a bowl, mechanically or manually, until they are frothy.
  • Add honey. And stir the mixture, thoroughly.
  • Apply this mask all over your face.
  • Leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
  • Wash off with warm water.

How Often Can It Be Used?

2-3 times a week.

6. Honey, Oatmeal, And Egg White Face Mask For Acne

honey, oatmeal and egg white face mask

Ingredients

  • The white part of one egg.
  • 1 teaspoon honey.
  • 2-3 tablespoons of ground oats.

How To Prepare?

  • Whisk egg white and honey in a bowl until they are frothy.
  • Add ground oats, and stir the mixture. 
  • Apply this mask all over your face.
  • Leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
  • Wash off with warm water.

How Often Can It Be Used?

2-3 times a week.

So, those were 6 different ways you can use egg white to generate a home remedy for your oily skin.

Now, let us know a little more about the ingredients used in these remedies including egg white for oily skin.

1.  Lemon Juice – Lemon juice helps in removing oil from your skin, getting rid of dark spots from your skin, and brightening it over time.

2. Oats – Oats have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help in getting rid of dead skin cells.

3. Fuller’s Earth (or) Multani Mitti – Fuller’s earth lightens up your skin tone and helps in lightening blemishes and dark spots. It tightens the skin as well.

4. Gram Flour – Gram Flour has amazing absorbing properties that help to keep the skin oil-free for a long time.

5. Honey – honey has antibacterial and antiseptic properties, which make it one of the best oily skin remedies.

Have you tried any of these recipes? If you haven’t yet, do give some of them a try. You might be in for a pleasant surprise!

Don’t forget to add your suggestions and comments below.

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