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Egg Whites

Who doesn't have eggs in their refrigerator? Egg is not only the most common ingredient in baked goods it's also the most common breakfast food around the world. In addition to eating, whites have become the most convenient and inexpensive do-it-yourself skin care treatment.

Egg white is scientifically known as albumen or ovalbumin. It accounts for more than 60 percent of the total weight of an egg and contains almost zero cholesterol and fat. You can easily separate egg whites from their yolks by cracking cold eggs and shifting the yolk back and forth in the shell halves a few times.

Add an egg white to your regular shampoo for a thick and glossy hair treatment. For an inexpensive facial mask beat a few egg whites until they get foamy. Then spread them over your face and let them dry. Wash off the egg white mask with cool water to reveal tighter pores and firmer, refreshed skin. Don't apply an egg white mask any more than once per week, or the skin will get used to egg white and have less effect each time. In many Asia countries, women use egg whites to whiten their faces and keep them youthful looking. After each egg white facial if you have egg white left over, it can be stored in a clean container in the refrigerator for up to one week.