Eggs make welcome additions to many balanced diets, providing several nutrients — including minerals and vitamins – that support your health. Their vitamin A, lutein and zeaxanthin contents nourish your eyes, while their beneficial zinc supports your immune system. They’re also relatively low in calories -143 calories per two large eggs – which make them perfect for weight-loss diets. It also make a skin-friendly addition to your diet, and their vitamin, mineral and protein content plays several roles in skin health.
Complete Protein
Protein content plays an important role in skin health by providing a source of amino acids. Your body uses these amino acids to generate new proteins within your skin cells. Some of these proteins — such as collagen and elastin — lend strength to your skin tissue, while others — such as melanin — contribute to your skin’s color. A serving of two large eggs provides 12.6 grams of protein that your body can use to maintain healthy skin. This makes up roughly 23 or 18 percent of the daily protein intake required for a 135- or 180-pound individual, respectively.
Vitamin A
They also offer skin benefits thanks to their vitamin A content. The vitamin A your obtain from your diet helps your cells control gene activity — a process essential for new cell development, including the development of new skin cells, and the growth of new tissue needed for wound healing. Low vitamin A levels negatively affect your skin by changing its cellular makeup and reduce the function of sweat glands. A serving of two eggs provides 540 international units of vitamin A, which is 18 and 23 percent of the intakes recommended daily for men and women, respectively.
Vitamin D
Consume eggs as a source of skin-friendly vitamin D. Like vitamin A, vitamin D controls gene activity, which makes it important for new cell growth. It controls the growth of keratinocytes — the protein-rich cells that make up the outermost layers of your skin tissue. It also supports the function of your hair follicles, helping fight baldness and ensure healthy hair growth. Eat two of these deliciousness and you’ll boost your vitamin D intake by 82 international units, which is 14 percent of your recommended daily intake.
Other Benefits
They also contain other minerals that benefit your skin. The iron content aids in red blood cell function and helps to ensure that they can provide your skin cells with fresh oxygen they need to function. In addition, the selenium in eggs activates enzymes in your skin cells, and these enzymes protect your skin from damage. A two-egg serving contains 30.7 micrograms of selenium and 1.8 milligrams of iron. This makes up 56 percent of your daily selenium needs, along with 10 and 23 percent of the daily iron intakes set for women and men, respectively.
Beauty Benefits of Eggs for Hair and Skin
Protein-packed eggs are among the super foods for good health. Not only are eggs beneficial for the body, they also can provide a good dose of nourishment to the skin and hair and make them healthier. Rich in Lutin, eggs can provide hydration and elasticity to the skin while the high protein content can help in repairing tissues and firming skin. The proteins in eggs can be used in softening the hair, and also to give it strength and shine.
Here are 10 ways to use it to get you glowing skin and healthy hair.
Eggs for hair
Eggs can work wonders on damaged hair. As hair is made up of 70 per cent keratin protein, eggs can be used to rebuild damaged and dry hair making it smooth and moisturised. And guess what, it is suited for all hair types. Whip up some eggy hair masks to get strong, soft and silky hair of your dreams.
Eggs and olive oil mask
1. Break 2 eggs and add 1-2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.
2. Mix well and apply it on your hair.
3. Let it stay for 30-45 minutes and wash off.
Both your hair and scalp will no longer be dry.
Eggs, milk and honey mask
Milk and honey have super moisturising powers. Eggs will provide the much needed protein and nourishment to your hair.
1. Take 2 eggs, 1 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp milk. Mix well.
2. You can adjust the consistency according to your need by adding or reducing the amount of milk. Use this mask to give your dry hair lots of TLC.
3. Keep for 30 mins and wash off with shampoo.
Eggs and yogurt hair conditioner
If mixed together, these ingredients can make a excellent hair conditioner.
1. Take 2 eggs and add 2 tsp of unflavoured, fresh yogurt.
2. Use it as a hair mask, and keep it on for at least 30 mins. You can immediately see the results once you wash off the mask, your hair will be conditioned and super shiny.
Eggs and mayonnaise mask for frizzy hair
This is one combination that will instantly fix all your frizzy hair problems. Your hair will be highly moisturised after using this mask, we guarantee.
1. Add 1 tbsp of unflavoured mayonnaise in two broken eggs and whip well.
2. Apply this mix from roots to tips.
3. Cover your head with a shower cap and leave it on for 20 mins.
4. Shampoo well to get the mask off completely. Your hair will be frizz free and happy.
Egg white mask for oily hair
Let egg whites help you get rid of excess oil from your hair, while giving it the right pampering.
1. Break two eggs, carefully separating the yolks from the white.
2. Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to the egg whites and mix with the light hand.
3. Apply the mix all over your hair avoiding the scalp.
4. Wash off to reveal gorgeous hair.
Egg white mask for oily hair
Let the whites help you get rid of excess oil from your hair, while giving it the right pampering. Break two eggs, carefully separating the yolks from the white.
1. Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to the egg whites and mix with the light hand.
2. Apply the mix all over your hair avoiding the scalp.
3. Wash off to reveal gorgeous hair.
Eggs for skin
Eggs can be used in improving skin texture, be it dry or oily. Egg yolks are rich in fatty acids which can lend moisture to the skin while the egg whites contain albumin, a simple form of protein that helps tighten pores and also remove excessive oil.
Egg and lemon juice mask for closing pores
1. In two separated and beaten egg whites add 1 tsp of fresh lemon juice.
2. Mix well and apply on the face, especially concentrating on the areas with open pores.
3. Let it dry and wash off with lukewarm water.
Egg and yogurt face mask
1. Take 2 eggs and add 1 tsp of fresh, unflavoured yogurt in it.
2. Mix well and apply to your face.
3. Wait until it’s dry (approx. 20-25 mins) and wash off for a glowing complexion.
Egg and honey face mask
This face mask can be highly beneficial if you are battling dry skin, especially during winters.
1. Break one egg and add ½ tsp of honey in it.
2. Mix and apply to your face and neck to get an instant burst of hydration.
3. Keep until dry and wash off with lukewarm water.
Egg white for treating under eye bags or puffiness
As egg white helps to firm and lift the skin, it would work well to stretch the skin under the eyes taking away the puffiness to a great extent.
1. Apply a thin coating of slightly whipped egg white under the eye area and let it stay for 10 mins.
2. Wash off with water.
Sources:
https://www.livestrong.com/article/256784-nutrition-facts
https://www.femina.in/beauty/skin/10-beauty-benefits-for-hair-and-skin-31940-10.html
https://www.eggstripper.com/blogs/blog/the-many-beauty-benefits-for-your-hair-and-skin
https://www.bebeautiful.in/all-things-skin/everyday/eggpacks-for-face-to-get-glowing-skin
