Today in the composition of shampoos, creams, lotions is not the yolk in its pure form, but egg oil, which is saturated with phospholipids, proteins, fat-soluble vitamins and minerals. It is suitable for nutrition of epidermal cells, and also helps to moisturize and purify hair and skin. In addition, eggs are the source of several important ingredients in cosmetology.
Egg lecithin
Hygroscopic substance, reminiscent of wax, is the main part of cell membranes of living organisms. It is extracted from the egg yolk. Lecithin is quickly absorbed and has an emollient, moisturizing and tonic effect, promotes the deep penetration of nutrients into the epidermis. And egg cosmetics and skin care based on the egg tree promotes the normal growth of cells in the epidermis.
Pros: Some variants of egg cosmetics and skin care act as biologically active substances; accelerate the metabolism; strengthen the cell membrane; contain saturated and unsaturated fatty acids; have antioxidant properties.
Cons: subject to microbial damage; oxygenated by air.
Albumin (or ovalbumin) is a water soluble protein. Contains nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, sulfur. Participates in protein metabolism, being the main source of amino acids. In cosmetics, it is used as a protein foam-forming additive. Even in Ancient Greece, black eye-dropping paint contained a fixing mixture of egg white with light resin.
Pros: relieves toxins; transfers active components; softens and smoothes the skin.
Scorlumin
The shell of chicken eggs is 90% composed of calcium carbonate. It is the calcium ions that attach stability to the cell membranes. In addition to calcium, the egg shell contains another 27 trace elements: copper, fluorine, iron, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, zinc, silicon, etc. Natural mineral enricher from the shell is part of high-quality nail polishes, scrubs, shampoos and hair masks.
Pros: with the help of egg cosmetics and skin care based on protein, you exfoliate dead cells; optimize blood microcirculation; promote anti-inflammatory actions; brighten pigment spots; improve the nutrition of cells.
Back to basics
Yolk and oil for colored hair
Beat 2 yolks, 1 tsp. almond powder and juice of half a lemon, gently pour into the resulting mixture for 3 tsp. oils of avocado, apricot kernels, wheat germ, shea and hemp. Once again, beat and apply on hair. Wear polyethylene cap and leave for 45 minutes. Wash your head with a mild soft shampoo and rinse your hair with water with the juice of the other half of the lemon.
Yolk and lemon for oily skin
Mix the yolk, juice and grated lemon peel with 1 tsp. vegetable oil. After 25-30 minutes, rinse the mask with warm water and rinse your face with a cool one.
Yolk and protein from wrinkles
To grate the egg yolk with 1/2 tsp. honey and 1 tsp. glycerin. Apply mask to face for 20 minutes. Mix 1 tsp. honey, 1 tbsp. l. oat with whipped protein. Leave for 20 minutes.
Egg cosmetic and skin care is considered a very useful procedure for women's facial skin, so it can be used safely. For mixed skin and oily fit masks and home-made scrubs based on egg white. Also for hair and body, you can make masks by adding essential oils there.