The Beauty Benefits of Mayonnaise

For most people, mayonnaise is nothing more than a dressing, an ingredient used in salads and sandwiches. But you’d be surprised that mayonnaise offers a host of beauty benefits too! The fact is, mayo is made from egg yolk, plant oils, and vinegar, which are ingredients that keep the skin and hair healthy. In fact, mayonnaise is rich in vitamin E, which keeps the skin soft and younger looking as well as vitamin K, which promotes healthy tissue development. Mayonnaise is also packed with proteins that strengthen the hair strands and healthy oils to rejuvenate the skin! In today’s post, we are listing down the surprising beauty benefits of mayonnaise:

Deep Conditions the Hair

Do you suffer from dry, frizzy, damaged hair that’s prone to breakage? A deep conditioner made from good ol’ mayo is all you need to restore your hair’s natural shine! Mayonnaise is teeming with plant oils and protein that absorbs into every hair strand, strengthening the hair from the roots to the tips!

To use mayo as a deep conditioner, shampoo your hair as usual as you shower. Then, towel your hair dry and apply a generous amount of mayonnaise on damp hair. Massage the mayonnaise into the scalp for 3 to 5 minutes. Now, wrap your hair with a shower cap and leave it on for at least 30 minutes. Wash your hair with shampoo and towel off the hair. Leave the hair to air dry and you are done! Do this once a month for best results!

Strengthen Weak Nails

Can’t grow your nails because they kept breaking? Frequent hand washing and dryness cause weakened nails, which leads to breakage. You can use mayonnaise to keep your nails healthy, lustrous, and strong! Apply a small amount of mayo on your nails, just enough to leave a thin coating. Leave the mayo on for at least 5 minutes. You can also give yourself a massage to boost absorption. Wash your hand with mild soap and warm water after and say hello to super strong nails! Using mayo as a nail treatment also moisturizes the skin, reducing dry cuticles.

Smooth, Youthful Skin

Did you know mayonnaise works as an excellent skin treatment too? That’s right, mayo is teeming with skin-friendly nutrients that boost moisture and reduce wrinkles. The proteins in eggs help restore skim plumpness while the lemon boosts collagen production in the skin. Mayonnaise is also packed with natural oils that restore the skin’s natural radiance.

To use mayonnaise as a skin treatment, wash your face with a gentle cleanser then pat try with a towel. Apply an even layer of mayonnaise on the face using the fingertips. Avoid the eye area to prevent eye infection. Let the skin treatment sit on the skin for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse the mayo off with warm water, massaging the skin very well to boost circulation. Pat dry and follow-up with a  good moisturizer!

Soothe Sunburn

Mayonnaise is teeming with vitamin E and K, which promote cell repair. If you got too much sun and you have painful sunburn, you can use mayonnaise to reduce inflammation. Apart from cooling the skin, mayonnaise is  teeming with nutrients that reduce redness, promote cell repair, and speeds up healing.

To use mayonnaise as a sunburn treatment, just apply a generous amount on the affected area. Let sit for at least 10 minutes before rinsing with warm water and a mild cleanser.