How to Use Egg Whites to Treat Acne

There are numerous medications available to treat acne. However some of these medications cause dryness when paired with other acne-fighting treatments. Egg whites are a natural acne-fighting treatment that can be used to give the skin a break from harsh acne medications. According to Acne Talks, egg whites are useful for removing excess sebum, a main cause of acne, from the skin.

Things You'll Need

• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• Whisk
• Towel
• Medium-sized mixing bowl

Instructions

Egg White and Lemon Juice Mask

1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg white and lemon juice for one minute.

2. Stand over a sink and thinly spread the mixture over your face and neck.

3. Allow the mask to dry for 10 to 15 minutes or until you feel the mask tightening or see it cracking on your skin.

4. Rinse the mask off with warm water. Pat the face and neck dry with a towel.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also mix oatmeal powder with egg whites to create an acne paste mask, according to Care Fair.com. Egg whites are also useful as an anti-aging regimen to help tighten skin.

• Make sure not to get the mask into your eyes, as this mask can irritate your eyes. If your skin is dry, only use this mask once a week.

References

• Acne Talks: Use Egg White and Lemon on Your Pimples
• Care Fair: Egg Beauty Recipes

Resources

• Yoga Health Benefits: Oily Skin Face, Pimple Home Remedies, Pimple Mark Remedies