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Or is this yet another hyped up DIY spot treatment that can do more harm than good?
(We’re looking at you,toothpaste).
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Main Benefits:Egg whites have some antimicrobial benefits and also act as an anti-inflammatory.
They’re slightly astringent and can also help temporarily plump the skin.
How Often Can You Use It:Weekly, according to Hayag.
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Works Well With:They should be used alone if you’re using them as a spot treatment.
What Are Egg Whites?
The key word here istheoretically, so don’t head to the fridge quite yet.
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In other words, this is not going to solve your chronic, widespread acne.
you’ve got the option to also use pre-separated egg whites from the store.
Let them sit for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse off with cool water.
It harnesses the powers of egg whites to purify, decongest pores, and tighten the skin.
Use an egg white face mask one to three times a week for best results.
Egg whites are packed with properties that help decongest pores and may improve the look of blackheads.
Yoo J, Park K, Yoo Y, Kim J, Yang H, Shin Y.
Effects of egg shell membrane hydrolysates on anti-inflammatory, anti-wrinkle, anti-microbial activity and moisture-protection.
Korean J Food Sci Anim Resour.
2014;34(1):26-32.
Jensen GS, Shah B, Holtz R, Patel A, Lo DC.
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol.
