Egg White Honey Face Mask

Egg White Honey Face Mask Steps

I am having the ultimate Super Bowl experience tonight -- home in my PJs. :)  Sometimes it just feels good to be on your own couch, cuddled under a fuzzy blanket, especially if you're in freezing New England like me. While enjoying the game and commercials from the comforts of my own home, I thought what better time to do a DIY facial. 

This one is super simple and will leave your skin glowing and tightened.  

What you'll need: 

• One egg (egg white ONLY)

• One tablespoon of honey

• A bowl

• A spoon and/or basting brush

Steps to take: 

1. Crack the egg and only pour the egg white into your bowl.  If you have just egg whites in a carton this may be easier, but I didn't have any on hand.
2. Pour one tablespoon of honey into your bowl and mix with the egg whites using a spoon.
3. Once combined, pull your hair back and begin to lather the mixture onto your face. I found this was easiest to do with a basting brush. I know we're not coating a turkey here, but I promise it works like a gem. :) Don't have a basting brush? No worries! Try the back of the spoon that you used for mixing. Be sure to knock off any extra mixture on the side of your bowl before you lather it on -- this will ensure that nothing drips onto your eyes or mouth area. 
4. Leave the mask on until it begins to tighten - I recommend roughly 20 minutes.
5. Rinse away with warm water. 

Your skin should feel cleansed and your pores tightened.  Wondering how often you should use this face mask? I would repeat this no more than once a week so your face does not dry out. 

I know when you first began to read this you probably weren't too keen on the idea of egg whites on your face -- neither was I; however, egg whites have huge benefits for us in more ways than one.  They are not only a great source of protein in our diet, egg whites also tighten pores and can pull breakout causing dirt from the skin. Egg whites also help to remove excess oil, which in turn, improves your skin tone, helps with dryness, leaving your skin with a healthy glow. 

So what is honey's role in this mask?  It acts as a natural antibacterial that helps to soothe, moisturize, and soften.

This time of year when the air is dry and cold it feels great to pamper your skin.  Having fun like me trying these DIY facials? Here are a couple of others to try in the weeks to come:

• 8 Do-It-Yourself Home Face Masks (Thanks to my friend Lynn for sharing this great link from Woman's Day)

• 27 Insanely Easy Two-Ingredient DIYs

Have you tried any others? I'd love to hear about them.  Here's to glowing skin for the week ahead! xoxo