How to Make an Egg Yolk Face Mask
To avoid harsh chemicals, people often look for homemade solutions when it comes to skincare. By using natural products like egg yolks, you not only avoid toxins in commercial products, you also save money. Here are a few versions of egg yolk face masks.
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Instructions
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Separate an egg yolk from the white. Stir the yolk a little bit to break it up.
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If your skin is dry, add some olive oil and some warmed honey to the egg yolk.
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Use your fingers to apply it to your face and neck. Don’t apply it on your eyes. Wait approximately 20 minutes and rinse it off using cool water.
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Another version of an egg yolk mask uses a few more ingredients. Mix 1 tbsp. of honey, ½ tsp. of almond oil and 1 tbsp. of yogurt with 1 egg yolk. Honey works at smoothing out the skin and the egg yolk and almond oil will moisturize your skin. The yogurt is great for refining the tightening the skin.
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For skin that needs extra moisture, try this recipe for a face mask. Moisturize your skin with an egg yolk, avocado and mud facial mask. Simply mix 1 tbsp. of dry clay with 1 egg yolk and about ¼ cup of mashed avocado. You may also add witch hazel (use your own judgment on how much) for a smooth mixture. You will find that mud soaks up excess sebum, the avocado and egg yolk serve as moisturizers and the witch hazel will tone your skin.
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Tips & Warnings
These egg yolk face masks are great because egg yolks contain vitamin A, which the skin needs. It works well if you want a clear complexion.
