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.

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