Egg White Mask e perché dovresti evitare di usarla

For decades, DIY skincare recipes have circulated widely, often promoting common kitchen ingredients for use on the face. Among the most persistent myths is the use of egg whites as facial masks to tighten skin, shrink pores, or treat acne.

However, despite the popularity of this practice, egg whites offer negligible skin benefits — and present notable dermatological risks that should not be ignored.

Summary

What Egg Whites Are Made Of
Claimed Benefits and Why They Don’t Hold Up
Dermatological Risks and Bacterial Concerns
Additional Dermatological Complications
Are There Any Proven Benefits?
Safer and More Effective Alternatives
Final Thoughts

7 aprile 2025|Carol Miller

Grazie per il tuo interesse per il nostro articolo (originariamente intitolato "Maschera all'albume fai-da-te e perché fa così male" . Questo articolo è stato riscritto e aggiornato per includere tutte le informazioni e i fatti scientifici insieme a tutti i commenti che abbiamo ricevuto.

Si prega di tornare in un secondo momento.

riferimenti bibliografici

Barry, Brian W. Dermatological Formulations: Percutaneous Absorption. CRC Press, 1983.
Draelos, Zoe Diana. “Pore Size: An Esthetic Concern?” Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, vol. 11, no. 3, 2012, pp. 229–230. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.12001
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Salmonella.” CDC, 2023. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/index.html
Hohmann, Elizabeth L. “Nontyphoidal Salmonellosis.” Clinical Infectious Diseases, vol. 32, no. 2, 2001, pp. 263–269. https://doi.org/10.1086/318457
Elias, Peter M. “Stratum Corneum Defensive Functions: An Integrated View.” Journal of Investigative Dermatology, vol. 125, no. 2, 2005, pp. 183–200. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0022-202X.2005.23668.x