Experts warn that raw egg face masks expose you to a risk of harmful insects through food

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Beauty experts have criticized beauty bloggers who claim to have the solution to treat wrinkles – by basting raw egg whites on their faces.

The tinkering DIY, he says, is not only totally wrong, it could also spread harmful bacteria.

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Putting raw eggs on your face is no benefit to your skin. Cosmetic surgeon Christopher Inglefield fears that the British will become intoxicated by contamination by non-refrigerated food through raw egg-based masks.

million. Inglefield, founder of the London Bridge Plastic Surgery Clinic, warned, "This is not just that .Indical practice, it could potentially spread harmful bacteria, such as Campylobacter and even salmonella, if you are really unlucky.

"You should always wash your hands after handling a raw egg.

"If it's on your face all day, you risk contaminating everything and touching everyone." Just think of the risks. "

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It's been about a year since they're on YouTube for try to persuade us that the raw egg can make a real difference in sagging skin – especially around the eyes.

Bloggers like Beauty Vixxen, aka Lizbeth Eguia, have posted videos of tutorials showing how egg masks are "like a facelift".

"Botox can be very expensive, so it's going to be a zero dollar hack if you already have eggs in your house.

"And I know you will fear that you will feel the egg, but you will not do it, because it is a minimum amount." [19659017] And if you touch eggs, be sure to wash your hands after "clbad =" lazyload "data-src =" https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/NINTCHDBPICT0003892102931.jpg?w = {width} "data-credit =" Getty – Contributor "data-sizes =" auto "data-img =" https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/NINTCHDBPICT0003892102931. jpg? strip = all & w = 960 "/>

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But raw eggs carry a number of risks, including that of salmonella

The NHS advises: "There may be bacteria on the eggshell as well as in the egg, which can spread very easily to other foods, as well as in the eggs. hands, utensils and worktops. "

They are also instructed:" Keep eggs away from other foods – both when they are in the shell and after cracking them.

"Be careful not to splash eggs on other foods, worktops or dishes.

"Always wash your hands thoroughly with lukewarm water and soap, then dry them after touching or working with eggs.

" Thoroughly clean surfaces, dishes and utensils with hot soapy water after handling the eggs. [19659002] "Do not use eggs whose shells are damaged because dirt or bacteria may have got into them."

Candice Brown, a skin esthetician, also warned beauty lovers to be wary of raw egg face masks.

Candice, also from London. Bridge Plastic Surgery, added: "Of course, the risk of raw eggs is not

" The warning also applies to masks for the raw egg mask, which have gained popularity growing in recent years as they are supposed to fight blackheads and blackheads.

"These" DIYers "Home treatments are clearly attractive because they are inexpensive and seemingly" natural ".

" But you must always be aware of the traps.You would not stain the raw chicken on your face, but it's the same principle here. "

Dr. Adil Sheraz, Spokesperson in dermatology and UK, told the Sun: "As for I am aware that no trial has been conducted on the benefits of raw white egg on the skin to reduce wrinkles.

"As doctors and dermatologists, we always like to follow a line evidence-based medical evidence, which has been recommended by dermatologists. through a rigorous research process and known for their safety.

"The same can not be said of raw eggs, and we are not sure of the real benefits of the actual (albeit low) risks of contracting infections such as salmonella, which is increased in immunocompromised people, children and immunocompromised pregnant women

"There are many inexpensive and expensive topical products that are known to be safe and have been thoroughly tested and that can be used on the skin to reduce wrinkles. "
In fact, Dr. Sarah Jarvis told the Sun that" people have absolutely nothing to gain from this fad ".

" Egg white is essentially a protein called albumin That every cook will tell you becomes sticky when it dries Your eyelids will stay open, but this is the only way for you to affect your appearance.

"It could irritate your eyelids, cause redness and pain, it's also difficult to fade, so you may have to scrub at your delicate eyelids."

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