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I’ve always had hooded eyelids and recently began trying to find a natural remedy to change the appearance of it. I actually came up with the idea of trying egg whites as a natural remedy for drooping eyelids after I used an egg white facial mask. I’m so glad I tried using it for my eyelids because it really changed how my eyelids look!
You won’t believe how easy it is to use this natural remedy for drooping eyelids and hooded eyelids! And I can’t believe there is no information on this online! And all you need is an Egg! I’m so excited that my experiment worked. Plus, it’s inexpensive and all natural!
Those are my before and after pictures of using this egg white natural remedy for drooping eyelids. I took the pictures within minutes of each other because that’s how fast it works when you apply egg white to your eyelid.
Update: I put up this post with this natural remedy over 7 years ago and since then, I have received thousands of comments and emails from people who found this remedy to work for them too!
How I Came Up with this Egg White Natural Remedy for Drooping Eyelids
My mom has been mentioning recently that she wanted to do something about her drooping eyelids. So, over the past few days I started researching natural remedies for drooping eyelids and surprising I couldn’t find anything! Then I started thinking about what could possibly help. Using an egg white for drooping eyelids was my first thought. I usually do an egg white facial once a week and I know how it tightens your skin and removes the appearance of wrinkles. Surprisingly, there was no information on using an egg white for drooping eyelids, so I had to experiment with it myself.
So, I used the egg white on my eyelids just like I do on my face. I applied a little bit to my upper eyelids, let it dry then looked in the mirror to see if it worked. I applied it a few times, trying it a little lower and a little higher on my eyelid to get it in just the right spot. After 3 tries, I looked in the mirror and wow, it really worked!
The egg white tightened my skin above my eyelid and changed how my eyelid fell. Now, as you can see in my picture above, you can actually see my upper eyelid instead of it being covered by excess skin. I’m so happy with how this natural remedy for drooping eyelids worked. I’m so excited to be able to wear eye shadow now and have it be visible. My hooded eyelids always made eye shadow invisible because the excess skin would cover it.
Improving the Look of Your Eyelids
Many want to improve the appearance of drooping eyelids and hooded eyelids. Drooping eyelids are associated with appearing tired and older. Some feel that improving their drooping eyelids will improve their self-confidence, physical appearance, and make them feel more attractive.
The weight from a drooping eyelid may also tire the muscles of the eye and cause fatigue.
When you have drooping eyelids or hooded eyes you may also have more difficulty applying makeup. Since having drooping eyelids or hooded eyes may make the eyelid itself not visible under the excess skin, eyeliner or eye shadow applied may not be visible. This is one reason I wanted to find a natural remedy for drooping eyelids because I could never really wear eye shadow.
What’s the Difference Between Drooping Eyelids, Sagging Eyelids and Hooded Eyes?
This is something I was curious about when I first started reading up on remedies for drooping eyelids. Before I knew the difference, I thought my eyelids would be classified as drooping eyelids, but actually, I have hooded eyes.
Hooded Eyes is just a term used to refer to those who have the physical characteristic of the skin above the eye slightly protruding over the natural crease of the eyelid. When you have hooded eyes, generally the eyelids are partially covered by the skin when your eyes are open, slightly hiding the eyelid itself. Having hooded eyes is actually very common, a few public figures that I can think of are Blake Lively and Renee Zellweger. Hooded eyelids aren’t necessarily something that needs a remedy, they are often viewed as alluring and beautiful.
Drooping Eyelids or Sagging Eyelids are not something you’re born with, instead it occurs over time and is most commonly associated with aging and the loss of skin elasticity. They may stay constant or progressively worsen over time. Drooping eyelids is very common for both men and women.
What Causes it?
Most commonly, drooping eyelids is the result of aging causing a loss of skin elasticity around the eye. The tissue loses its firmness and the ability to hold back the increased weight of the eyelid skin tissue. Other possible causes have been said to be thyroid dysfunction, fatigue, smoking, and increased oxidative stress.
Other Treatments Used:
There aren’t many great solutions or remedies for drooping eyelids. The primary options include upper eyelid cosmetic surgery (blepharoplasty), injections of chemical fillers, or thermage.
One much less invasive option I’ve come across is using eyelid tape. It’s pretty inexpensive and you just apply a piece of tape to your eyelid to hold it in a new position.
My Natural Remedy for Drooping Eyelids or Hooded Eyes
For this natural remedy for drooping eyelids, all you’re going to need is one egg! Nice and simple right? We’re just going to use the egg white part of the egg.
Egg whites naturally tighten and firm your skin when applied. The egg white will dry in less than a minute on your skin and the tightening effect changes how your eyelid falls. This helps pull in the extra skin so it does not hang over your eyelid.
When you apply egg white to your eyelid and let it dry, you will see results in a few minutes and the results have lasted me almost two days from application. I was very surprised!
The result only lasts while you have the egg white applied to your eyelid. Washing it off will make it not effective. However, when I apply it every day it seems to help “train” my eyelid to fall in the new placement and the result may be longer lasting.
Steps For Egg White Remedy for Drooping Eyelids and Hooded Eyelids
1. Make sure your eyelid doesn’t have any makeup and is dry.
2. Crack open an egg and remove the yolk, all you’re going to need is the egg white.
3. Hold your eyelid closed and dip a cotton swab into the egg white.
4. Rub the cotton swab across the crease of your eyelid (it should not drip at all, you don’t need much).
5. Keep holding your eyelid closed and wait for the egg white to dry or you could sit in front of a fan to speed up the time.
That’s it! You may have to reapply it a little higher or a little lower if you didn’t get the result on the first try. For both my mom and I, we had to put it on 2 or 3 times to get it in the perfect spot. Once we figured out where to put it, it came out great!
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I was born with hooded eyes (very hard to find eye makeup tips for hooded eyes) and as I’m getting older (50+) the hoods are beginning to sag and the little bit of eyelids I always had are slowly disappearing. I tried your egg white suggestion and…wow! I’m not saying that “it was a miracle” and I had regular looking eyes afterwards but, oh my, it definitely lifted them enough to see the difference. And I’m not sure why but my eyes felt wider perhaps because the heaviness was lifted a bit. Thank you so much for sharing this information (I also pinned it on Pinterest) because it is difficult to find information on hooded eyes.
That is great! I am so glad it worked for you and you saw a difference 🙂
It’s absolutely why your eyes “felt wider.” My hooded lids shrink my eyes considerably.
Hi! Two questions:
Will my skin be smelly throughout the day??? 🙁 Sounds a little bit gross to leave it on to me. I’m scared my boyfriend will notice some weird egg smell when he gives me kisses P: Haha!
Also, could this work for bags under the eyes? 😀 It sounds like the egg white could “tighten” anything we don’t want on our face…
Hi Alexis, it will most definitely not be smelly! You only need a very small dot of egg white for it to work and it does not smell at all, it’s also invisible too! You could try it on the back of your hand or face first just to test it out. It may work for under eye bags, I haven’t tried it for that yet! It does tighten and smooth out the skin anywhere you put it, so it might work!
Oh my giddy aunt this worked awesome!!! I just tried it and put 3 coats on and I have a brand new looking eyelid! You just made the one thing I hate in pictures go away! Thank you so much!
That’s awesome!! I’m so happy it worked for you. Isn’t it amazing?! and it’s so simple!
What if you only have droopy eyes when you first wake up? Will this remedy stop or prevent the droopy eyes?
I’m not sure if it is able to alter how the eyelid falls if used over a long period of time, I’ve only used it here and there. But you could apply it at night and the results should last through the next day.
Facercise by Carole Maggio has excercises to fix this!!
Have u considered facial yoga or facial exercises? They are wonderful at lift in the eyelid area.
Thanks for the suggestion! I haven’t had a chance to look into too much yet.
I have hooded asian eyes and i don’t think i have a crease. Can you tell me where i should put the egg whites on? Thanks!
It may take some experimenting, when close eyes, put a line of it across the center. You may have to apply it a few times to find the right place, trying it a little higher or lower, or both and covering a wider area. In between, you don’t have to wash it off, just put it on top. It really helped when I held my eyelid closed the entire time and sat in front of fan so it would dry quicker.
I can NOT wait to try this today!!! When I seen this on Pinterest I jumped on over here. Thank you 🙂
Also, about the bee allergy and honey, that is not true. I am deathly allergic to honeybees, to the point I have to have 3 epi-pens on me at all times in the summer and be no more than 30 min from a hospital… but I eat honey! Lots of it. I even use raw honey on my face for acne treatments if I get a blemish. That works great too. 🙂
Let us know how it works for you if you give it a try! 🙂
Im so sad ):
I was so excited to try this.
It worked for one of my eyelids but it didn’t for the other one.
I guess my eyelid’s too heavy to hold the shape.
At first it works but once I start blinking it goes to its normal shape. /:
I’m afraid mine will be too heavy too. I haven’t tried it yet but I don’t want to get my hopes up. I can’t tell you how often I’m in the 5%, 10%, etc. that the products, tips and so on don’t work on. Ironically, I’d say about 95% of the time I’m in “that” group. It doesn’t matter what we’re talking about. So frustrating.
If you add some lemon juice to the egg white mask it helps to fade acne scars and clear up existing break outs too!
Eye exercises work, too. I’ve been doing them since I was 29 and at 64 my eyes look like a twenty year old!!! True!
How do you do exercise for eyelids?
Just do a search for, “facial exercises” and I am sure that you will find them. I found these in a Glamour magazine back in the late 70’s or early 80’s and it would take too long to explain it here in the comments. Best of luck!
Thank you so much for this information. My 5 year old was born with ptosis (droopy eyelids) her eyelid muscles didn’t developed all the way. Doctors say the only way to correct this is to have surgery. Although my daughter have to slightly tilt her head to see, she has 20/20 vision. She exercises her eyelids by shutting and opening her eyes as fast a she can for 15 minutes but I will add this to her daily routine. Again thank you.
Hi Lula, so glad you found this helpful! Hope it helps! I was so amazed how great this worked and the ability of the egg white to hold up the extra skin.
didn’t work for me..I tried several times..
Sorry to hear it didn’t work. Hmm..You could try using a fan or hairdryer to dry the egg white after applying it. This will help speed up the drying time and make sure to hold the eyelid closed. It took me 3 or 4 tries to get it to work for me, changing how high I put it or covering a wider area. Also, could try applying it on top of the first application.
If you leave the egg whites on your eye lids, do they feel sticky and smell? And if the weather is hot and humid, will it melt and get into your eyes?
I think this is great! I can’t wait to try this!
Thanks Debi, let us know if you give it a try and how it works!
Love this remedy since there are products out there to solve this problem such as curve strips of tape to put on the crease. This home remedy and the one I mentioned should be able to train you eyelids and so you’ll find that you might not need it a longer and longer period of time. You do have have to go back to it occasionally to retrain
AWESOME…THANKS FOR THE INFO. Definatley gonna try!!!
I love this! Do you rinse off the egg white after a bit or leave it on? I would love for you to come over to my blog hop and share this!
http://countrifiedhicks.blogspot.com/2013/02/mondays-with-countrified-hicks-blog-hop.html
Do you think having an allergy to eggs, be detrimental to trying this? I don’t break out but get headaches from ingesting them! Would it be safe to put on my skin even?
Anna I wouldn’t! Who know what would happen if you’re allergic. Just like people who are allergic to bees shouldn’t eat honey i would stay away.
I’m allergic to bees and eat honey, it’s the venom from their stings that causes the allergy. Totally unrelated to egg white eye lifts but i noticed this comment when reading through and that I’d jump in with my experience 🙂
I am a RN, I have worked in an Allergy Asthma Practice, and I am personally allergic to bees. Honey and bee stings are completely unrelated! I eat honey like it is going out of style, including the raw honey with is actually hard, not liquid. Bee venom and bee “spit” are not even remotely the same. BUT, eggs allergies and dermal applications of eggs are related! When you test for allergies, you do dermal testing, and intradermal testing is the 2nd step. What is placed ON your skin IS ABSORBED into your body. Most patients who are allergic to foods react just to placing it on and leaving it there for 10 minutes. I strongly, strongly advise against it if you have anaphalatic reactions to eggs!!! Never mess with true food allergies, unless you want to get very friendly with your epi-pen really quick! 🙂
If you are allergic to eggs, you should ask your doctor or allergist first. Many have reactions on their skin just from rubbing foods on it, I have seen some allergists actually use this as a way as determining if someone is allergic to a food. Sometimes people can be allergic to just egg whites or to just the yolk.
Yes ma’am, one of my daughters are allergic to egg whites abd my other daughter is allergic to the yolk!
I am not sure if you tried this or not, but since your egg allergy does not appear on your skin when you eat eggs,ie. hives. I think you might be ok, the skin on the inside of your wrist is most like facial skin, you might try a patch test there first. If you don’t react to it, if I were you,I would try it on my eyes. I have Rosacea and very sensitive skin and I always test new products on my wrist and have had very few times that the patch test has not been accurate.
Thanks for the tip…will be trying this!
Hi Nancy, so glad you liked this remedy, let us know if you give it a try!
I love to read effective, all-natural beauty tips, and this one is so neat! I have days where I feel soooo tired and droopy-eyed, so I will have to give this a try! 🙂
Here I go again.. I also use more egg yolks that whites and freeze the whites for later use mo.. This idea gets tried today.. What about moisturizer before the egg white.? I know it works well under makeup but does it allow the egg white to do i’ts thing.?
I’m not sure if it would work on top of moisturizer, but you could give it a try. Maybe if you applied the moisturizer, let it absorb on your skin for a few minutes, then wipe it off, and apply the egg white.
Wow, what a surprising natural remedy. I’ve never heard of using egg white for a facial and I’m a chicken farmer! Thanks for sharing your secret to beautiful eyes on Wildcrafting Wednesday this week. That’s just amazing.
So interesting! I saw a video by Michelle Phan on Youtube on how she permanently corrected an uneven eyelid by using eyelid tape (I didn’t even know there was such a thing). This seems like a much more natural alternative!
Hi Lauren! I’ve heard of that too! I was considering ordering one, but then thought there has to be an all natural way 🙂
I bought a product that’s like the tape. It didn’t work for me. Apparently my eyelids are TOO hooded and my eyelid went right over the “tape” and looked very odd. I hope I have luck with the egg whites. I’m so excited to try this. I didn’t mind my hooded eyelids and I actually quite liked my eyes when I was younger, but as I age the saggier they are looking. If my eyelashes weren’t there to hold them up I can’t imagine how low they would sag. It’s no longer attractive and if I could afford the surgery, I’d get it in a heartbeat. Keeping fingers crossed that egg whites help.
So you just leave it, or rinse it off? And how do you do the facial? Thanks!
Hi Lynne, you can leave it on all day or for however long you want the results to last. It is very gentle on the skin and I don’t even notice it’s on. I sometimes even leave it on over night and it will last through the second day.
Egg white facials are great! Just put the egg white on your face and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes then wash off. I always feel like my skin is glowing after!
So tell us about your weekly egg white facial!
Haha I love my egg white facials! I put it on for about 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it off. It has really helped to shrink my pores and my skin looks so refreshed after! Have you tried it before?
I’m trying the facial and the eye treatment tonight! Thanks.
I tried both. The facial was fabulous! I was astounded at the difference it made.
I didn’t have as much luck with the eye treatment but, like you said, it may take
a few tries to get it right. I hope it’s not that my lids are too far gone!
Thank you so much for sharing this information.
Hi Nancy, thanks for letting us know you gave it a try! Definitely give it another try, getting it in the right place can be tricky and may take several tries Try placing it a little higher or lower or both. Holding my eyelid shut after putting it on and sitting in front of fan helped also.
hey pleas can u help me out . I have wrinkles on my eye lids an I really really want them gone as for my dark circles I want them gone to plz sugest what can I do
Hi there, I have some natural remedies in my post here–https://www.treasuredtips.com/natural-remedies-for-dark-under-eye-circles/
Hi Lori,
For the past few days when I wake up, my right eye has a vertical wrinkle that runs from just outside the eye under the eyebrow down. Added to this, the same eye has been puffy as well. Sometimes the wrinkle is there, but not the puffiness but then later in the day, it gets puffy. Just the one eye. It also feels strange.
I’ve been feeling so down. I’m 60 years old but I just read of a 70 year old who said that the egg white helped.
Do you think the egg white would also reduce puffiness? If not, could you recommend something natural?
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing homemade remedies with all. God bless you, girl.
Hi Jeru, I’ve read that some do use it to reduce puffiness and swelling, but haven’t tried it for that purpose myself. I’ve also read that applying cold tea bags to the eye area can help reduce puffiness.
Do u whip the egg white?
No, I don’t whip it. I just separate the egg white from the yolk and dip the cotton swab in.
I hear you, Susan!
I will try it tomorrow! Can’t wait!
Thanks for sharing.
The cosmetic companies are going to shut.you.down. 😉
Haha thanks Christine! Just wait until I post how I make all of my makeup from fruit! Let us know how it works for you if you give it a try! 🙂
I will give this a try today.
I would love to hear how you make your makeup from fruit. I have purchased some from a company online but they are quite expensive and not always the color or shade I thought. I would love to be able to make my own.
Cheri
Hurry with that.. People thought I was crazy for using only powdered make-up.. Can’t wait to see how they react to fruity make-up..
I sure will! Check back in 2 weeks 😉
Where can I find more information about other make-up products you use?
Do you have to use a fresh egg white each time or can you use the egg white for several days (if u don’t have to use much)
You can definitely keep the egg white in your fridge, you’ll only need to use a tiny bit 🙂
How long can you keep the eggwhite in the fridge? Thank u
I keep mine for a couple of days.
This is awesome! Finally something to do with all those darn egg whites! Every time I make a smoothie with a yolk, I think, “Isn’t a shame I don’t have something to do with these egg whites?” as I watch them disappear down the drain….. Not only will the whites have a purpose now, but I’ll look better, too! Hot Damn!!
http://mybeautyreviews.wordpress.com/2007/08/10/egg-white-mask/
another use for egg whites
If you have a dog or cat, they love to eat egg whites.
I’ve heard that frequent eggwhites are not good for cats.. When I have extras I freeze them and use them later in recipes..
A protien in raw egg white is not good for cats. http://www.petmd.com/dog/nutrition/evr_multi_eggs_for_pets2
you can freeze egg whites for use later. ziplock bag and keep adding.
Wow
You can put egg whites (protein) on your hair and it will be nice and shiny.
I wonder if this would work as a eye primer. I have oily skin and my eyeliner fades out with the oiliness.
That’s a great idea! I have put eyeshadow on top of the egg white and it does seem to stay better!
Talked to Dr. about droopy eyelids and surgery was suggested, didn’t want to go that route so thought I would go to the internet and walla there you were. Tried it immediately and I can FEEL it doing it’s job. Thankyou soooo much.
So glad to hear it helps! It is amazing how simple it is!
awesome! I love this. I’m so going to try it! how often do you do it?
You can use it as often as you like, if you put in on in the morning it should last all day. When I put it on, it even lasts through the next day! It is amazing!! My mom uses it every day now, and she looks 10 years younger!
Amazing. This just did wonders for my self esteem! I don’t know how you thought of this, but thank you so much for sharing!
I’m so glad it worked for you! 🙂 The results are absolutely amazing and it’s so simple!
So you leave it on all day with your make up? And it only world while it’s on or improves skin elasticity over time?
Yes, I leave it on under my makeup. It does work all day and sometimes lasts a few days if I don’t rub it off with water.
Hy i am 24 year old my both eye droopy and not full open look like tired and smoky i am very woried can i use the egg white plz tell how many time use egg pr day
Will the egg white make me red or sore on my eyelid
Hi, you won’t go red or dry your skin out at all. I’ve been doing this for over a year since reading this article and I love it especially for a big night out or photo opportunities. I tried the Instantly Ageless eye creams and it honestly didn’t work as well as the egg white. I found it worked better after I whisked the egg white first with a fork just for a few seconds. So cheap and so brilliant. l
Im soooo thankful for this remedy.. I would like to ask if we apply this daily… will the fixed eyelid turn permanent?
do you keep the egg in the fridge or use a new egg daily?
I having both eye drooping, my age is 31 year old… please let me suggest this can be apply on eyies…..
P0pppi
Same question
Do u wash ur face after or not? If not do u smell like eggs?
Yes, I wash it off at night usually. It never smells at all for me..even when it’s on.
Do you wash it off
Only when I no longer want that “look”.
you say you do a facial one also… when you do that you put the egg white all over your face and how long you keep it on?
Yes, I put it on my face and leave it on for about 20 minutes then rinse it off. It’s a great face mask!
The reason the egg whites work so well, is that egg whites naturally contain collagen, and collagen puts elasticity back into the skin. Better than any skin tightener on the market, and virtually costs nothing to use.
What do you do with the egg white after? Can the same egg whitei be used multiple times, or do you use a new egg each time?
I save it in the fridge because you only need a little bit each time.
So you don’t clean your face?
I wash my face before use the oil cleansing method. Then apply the mask.
Hi , would it maleness a difference if the mask was frothed up egg whites , like fluffy.?
It might not work as well.
What egg brand do you use?
Hi Maggie, we have chickens so we use their eggs. There are a lot of great natural free range brands though.
What do you mean if you dont rub it off it will last a few days?
It says on pretty well unless I really scrub my eyelids hard.
Thank you Lori for sharing this information. I thought of this same thing myself awhile back but didnt know if i was the only one. I tried it a few times before, but didnt do it often enough to know if it worked or not. I’ll try it again because like you said, maybe i wasn’t putting it in the right place. I guess i just needed a second opinion. I noticed that if u put a little of the skin from the inside of the egg shell, dippef in the egg white, will also help with. crows feet and wrinkles under the eyes. Just apply it at night before bed, and wash it off in the morning
with soap and water.
That’s great that it also helps with crows feet and wrinkles!
Lori,
I suffer of the same thing (over 50 and thinking surgery) but I love to try this, so I have a question since I am in the eyecare business.
Is there any risk of salmonella?
and because I use makeup everyday at work, could I risk to contaminate the makeup?
Thank you! So glad to hear people are seeing amazing results! 🙂
I would wash the makeup brush/hands after applying makeup to be extra safe. There is always a small risk of salmonella from eggs depending on where the eggs are from, if they’re pasture raised etc. Here’s a good post on it: http://empoweredsustenance.com/raw-eggs-safe/
I’d think that the possibility of getting salmonella is outside of the eggshell and if is already contaminated, in this case washing the egg with soap before cracking it, would be enough. Off course bacteria can reproduce after that, depending on the environment, but the amount is so little that this shouldn’t be a problem…
Great info!
Could you use the egg white on your whole and leave it all day. Could you use make up over your face with the egg white?
I think some do that to minimize wrinkles, but I haven’t tried it myself yet. I usually just leave it on for 30minutes as a face mask.
It’s not recommended to leave egg white on your face all day. It’s uncomfortable and it will ‘peel’ over time. That’s why it is only left on for no more than 20 minutes as you can start seeing it peeling after that length of time.
Elizabethan ladies had a fad of shiny tight faces using egg white as a foundation.
Would doing this cause salmonella poisoning?i can’t see it being sanitary.wearing it so day and night and combining with makeup .wouldnt my brushes get salmonella on them?just curious because it is not cooked .sounds great just wanna make sure it’s safe from food poisoning before I try .thanks.
If you’re going to apply makeup on top, I would wash the makeup brush afterwards.
but is it sanitary like to go to sleep with .like pillowcases etc. getting bacteria on them?thanks.
I think so; if you want to be extra careful you could wash your pillowcase or just wash it off before going to bed.
If you are afraid of salmonella, don’t use fresh egg, try with pasturized egg white or just find a commercially prepared product.
I have sensitive eyes and I’m prone to styes. Is it safe for me?
I’m not sure, you may want to test it on another area first.
So do u wash off the egg white or you just leave it there until you ready to take a bath
I leave it on as long as I want it to work and then wash it off at the end of the night.
is it noticeable if you leave it on throughout the day?
No, you can’t see it. I leave it on all day.
I have very heavy eye lids and honestly am shocked at how well it worked, how fast it worked and long it is lasting. Egg whites!! Who would have thought?…Thank you thank you!!!!
I’m so glad it worked for you!
Do I wash it off?
Yep, you can just use a little water and gentle soap. It comes right off.
I used the egg whites and it only cracked and peeled off. Made my make up look crappy and it did nothing over time. It also felt like my my eyelid were so crusty.
I lightly pat off any dry pieces with a washcloth.
Do I was it off after its dry or leave it on??
Leave it on.
Do you rinse it off or just leave it on
I leave it on for as long as I want the “look” of it.
We no need to wash it off ?
It only works while it is on. So if you wash it off, it will no longer work until you reapply again.
So, I need to leave the egg white in and apply makeup over it?
Its been out for years!!!!! Be for I even new bout it an I’m 43!!!
I agree! I have seen this on the web YEARS ago
Can I just say… Hooded eyelids are extremely exotic and make such a dramatic statement. It makes eyes look super intense and dramatic. No one should ever feel insecure about hooded eyelids. I don’t have them but I am very attracted to people who do. Just saying… It’s beautiful.
So you put it on…and don’t rinse it off……could you use powdered egg whites?
can you apply eye makeup after?
I apply makeup on top right after it is dry 🙂
I want to try tomorrow morning, I’m very happy about this!
What about using an eye primer (UDPP) after you’ve let this dry and you’re ready for makeups?
One eyelid is drooping more than the other, more so with age. My mother and my sister both had droopy eyelids, surgically corrected, but I’m just not ready to go through what they did. Watching them and seeing what they went through was too painful!……SO I can’t wait to try this when I get home from work.
Hope it works for you!
Lori is it permanent solution or just for the time being?
It’s temporary. It only lasts while it’s on.
Hey, can you tell me more about the surgery. Did it fix the eyelid and was it very complicated?
I had my eyes done surgically and absolutely love the results! At first it was no picnic think about it cutting your eyelid upper and lower is going to be rough but the results were wonderful! I don’t think the egg white would have worked mine were very bad.
hi what surgeon did you use. im looking into surgery to.
I have tried the egg white an it did not work for me I am really thinking about surgery. Was it painful?
Do you have a video on how to put i
Hi Lian, I haven’t made a video yet; I’m hoping to make one soon!
I cannot believe this works so well! Read all the comments and decided
to try it immediately. The first attempt was not great, I used too much egg white, but tried it again using less-and it looks great. I can see my eyelids! I no longer have a roll of eyelid over my upper lashes! It’s amazing that something so cheap, simple and easy can be so effective. Thank you, thank you, thank you-shall recommend this tip and your website to everyone.
Thanks Lorri! So glad to hear it worked for you! The results really are amazing! 🙂
Do you wash it off after? And if so, do these effects go with it?
It only works while it’s on. I don’t really wash it off, it just wears off in a day or two.
YOU MUST NOT WASH YOUR FACE EVERY MORNING WHEN YOU SHOWER AND EVERY NIGHT BEFORE BED !
That’s the question I was going to ask. I was wiping it off after 60 seconds now I know not to Thank you
So your walking around with egg on your face 🙂
I dnt av a line on my 1 eyelid do u think it might work on it
You can still put it across the middle area of your eyelid even if there is no crease.
Didn’t work for me ,looked more wrinkled,but Honey works great
Glad you found what works for you!
What about honey how does it works can u say me
I gonna try it Thanks for your Advice ..
sorry i didnt get it, is this a permanent cure over time or just works for few hours?
It only works while it’s on.
Don’t it leave a raw egg smell since you have to leave it on and does the skin return to its saggy appearance after it’s washed off or stays tight?
It doesn’t smell at all for me. When I wash it off, my skin just goes back to how it normally is.
robin mcgraw told us about this a long time ago. i never put it on my eyelids but it is really good for frown lines. i am older now and have drooping eyelids and tried this. it is wonderful
Glad you tried it! 🙂
I have been using eyelid tape and my one eyelid is really stubborn! Can i try this for a long time and get permanent double eyelids?
Thankyou.
It’s possible. I haven’t used it every day, but many think that you can ‘train’ your eyelid to fall a certain way.
I have some of that eyeline tape but don’t k ow how to use it.. Can you tell me how you do it please?
How many times may you use the egg whites prior to first time?
Hi Ana, I’m not sure what you mean? I usually apply it 3 or 4 times until it is in the perfect spot and gives me the best result.
I think she wants to know can you save the eggs whites and use the unused portion another time?
Yes you can, I leave mine in the fridge, you only need a small drop each time.
I have not tried it yet but can’t wait to!!! Thanks for sharing this!
Do you know if Egg Beaters would work as well? (Egg Beaters is that egg white product that comes in a small carton) Was thinking it would stay fresh longer in the fridge.
I haven’t ever used that, so I’m not sure if the consistency is the same. Let us know how it works if you give it a try.
I am so excited to try this tomorrow morning.
My guess is the actual egg white will give you more bang for your buck. Eggbeaters have a fairly quick expiration date and cost way more.
To the author; thank you so much for this. I am all girl natural remedies and don’t subscribe to the pharma, overpriced, monopoly control hype. So, double whammy! I came out of a terribly abusive relationship 3 years ago. Every aspect of my life has improved since then. However, I neglected myself so much, it took a toll on me: I gained 40 pounds, have a horrible midsection (stretch marks, fat) and my eyelids have begun drooping, which has aged me. I’m a pretty girl, not willing to settle, and doing my best to avoid surgery to rectify it all. That said, aside from exercising, eating better and dieting, I am now super stoked about this egg white solution.
You may not realize this, but your little act of sharing will probably become a life altering improvement for me. Life altering. Increasing my self esteem and keeping me positively in the right track. I sound nuts, but don’t care. You need to know what a profound impact your little article can have.
Again, thank you. Karma will give back to you.
All the best.
Great to hear, good luck in the future.
p.s thanks Lori, worked for me too.
Great!
That is the sweetest post. Glad you recognized your value.
You are so cool Nikki!!! Don’t know you but like the way you think and say. You’re going to be just fine…..no worries. Every woman who’s been in an abusive relationship, weather physically or mentally should come out of it stronger!! You go girl!! When you end up looking your best it won’t matter one bit what you had to go through to get there. I’ll be praying for you.
Sharon
So glad it is helpful Nikki! You are so sweet! Keep positive and hope you have a wonderful new year!
Add this experiment to all the things you are trying. Wear colors around your face that make you glow. Get a friend to help you put a lot of fabric colors up near your face and you’ll find a new way to improve your looks! I’d suggest going to a cloth store as they have every color imaginable.
Good luck to you. You sound like you deserve sunny blue skies from here on out!
@cbennett
What happens if I don’t have a droopy eyelid but one is smaller than the other would it work?
One eyelid smaller than the other? The egg white changes how loose or tight the eyelid skin is.
Then how long does the egg white last ?
If I don’t wash it off, it lasts at least 2 days.
what part of the egg white do we use? There is a thicker part of the white and also a thin part. Just would like to know if it should be broken up and mixed. Thank you for this wonderful information. R~
I use the whole egg white part. The only thing I remove is the yellow yolk.
Do you whisk the egg white up??
No I don’t
How do you do the facial mask?
I apply the egg white to my skin and leave it on for about 20 minutes, then wash off.
from Mary aged around 70 – thanks for all the tips – most interesting.
tried the egg white – though I`m oldish I have just very fine wrinkles around
eyes; when the egg white dried it tightened the skin around the eyes,
and initially seemed to accentuate the wrinkles and droopy eyelids, but
then I put some simple face cream over the (dried) egg white around the eyes
and that was quite a good result; skin remained tightened but the cream
relaxed the skin a little. Overall effect is less tired looking for sure
Hi Mary, glad to hear it helped. 🙂
This is interesting I am going to try
This, how much do you use on your
Face
I apply just enough to cover my face in a thin layer, probably 1/2 of the egg white from 1 egg.
Um, no, sorry. Just like every other remedy I have tried, doesn’t work!
Will it help your eyelids over time? Like, will they get better after you apply the egg whites a few times to where you don’t have to use it anymore?
For me, it only works while it is applied, but if it is used over time there may be a possibility of it ‘training’ the eyelid to fall a certain way.
Hi Lori, firstly I have to thank you for sharing this tip. I has given me so much confidence and I love wearing makeup now. Previously I used to hide behind a pair of specs because I was so conscious of my left droopy eye due to catarct surgery. However, I don’t know if it was ever related tor not, I was prone to conjuctivitus on the eye that I put the egg white. After having conjunctivitus 3 times, I started to wonder if the egg white could be contirbuting to it. I thought very hard and wanted an alternative to give the same results. I finally thought why not Aloe Vera Gel? It makes the skin a little tight so off I went to the chemist and bought a tube. I have since tried it and it takes a bit longer than egg white to dry and and so happy the results were the same. Psycologically, I am more at rest that I am putting this rather than protein on my eyelid. But the credit goes to you for putting the concept out there for all of us. I have modified it to suit myself and just wanted to share this with you too.
Hi Helen, I’m so glad to hear it has helped! Thank you for sharing about the aloe vera! That’s another great alternative to help tighten the skin!
Just an update – aloe vera did not work that well so have stopped. Back to egg white but I suggest that it must be kept in the fridge at all times and replaced frequently to avoid spoilage. I take a little bit of the eggwhite when I use eggs for anything and put it in a very tiny container with lid in the fridge.
Do you put it on the good eye or bad eye?
I put it on both of mine. It lifts the eyelid, so, whichever eyelid is the one that needs more lifting/tightening.
Do I only have to use it like once or twice or till it works, and then it stays like that, like forever or years or something like that, or is it a daily thing?
It only lasts while it’s on. So, if you don’t wash it off, it may last a day or up to 3 days. Then you’ll need to reapply.
i put it on my eyes! my eyes go dry but the wrinkles dont go away please help?
Where are you putting it? On your eyelid?
hy my name is salman & iam 16 years old my one eye fully droopy i can open it little tell me what i do iam woried about it please plaese tell me
Hi i was wondering if you could use this remedy on your lower eyelids as well?
Some use it on other facial areas to tighten the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. I apply it to my whole face as a natural facial mask. It leaves my skin glowing and it also shrinks my pores.
Is this permanent?
No, it only works while it’s on.
hai lori,
u r saying it is not permanant.Then i cant understand??
can we go outside with this egg white??
It only lasts while it’s on. When you wash it off, it won’t work anymore.
Wow, I had the most amazing results instantly and its so simple to apply.
Didn’t know what route to go to remedy this problem. I can’t thank you enough
Im thrilled to bits
Thank you so very much
I’m so happy it worked for you!
the egg white around the eyes is fantastic, living in spain, we dont wear alot of makeup but the is better than any creams l have tried and have been trying for over 30 years, l was so impriessed l have now signed up to the newsletter and cant wait to read more
So glad it works for you! 🙂
I have horrible droopy eyelids. I have considered surgery but I just tried this and oh my goodness it does work. Thank you so much for sharing. Any suggestions on the rest of the saggy face? Lol
Yay, so glad it worked for you! You can try the egg white on other areas as well. I just start using hempseed oil as a moisturizer and it seems to help minimize fine lines.
how long does it take for hooded lids to turn into double eyelid?
Hi Lori
I too have hooded eyelids and tried the egg whites but it didn’t work for my eyelids as well as a different theory I came up with. Rather than putting it on my eyelids, I raised my eyebrows and put it on my forehead and let it dry and applied a second coat. That kept my forehead tight and was enough to lift my eyebrows and keep my hooded lids up enough to make a difference!
Thanks for the egg white idea Lori!
Donna
Wow, that’s great! Thanks for sharing, I’m sure it will help others 🙂
Can u apply and wear eye makeup with the egg white on??
Yep, just wait for it to dry before applying makeup 🙂
DO YOU BEAT THE EGG WHITE?
No I don’t beat the egg.
Hello
I uesd the egg white on my eye but it doesn’t work
For me, it always takes several tries to get it in the right spot.
please tell me why is not working for me
I dab on the eye lids and the result is a white paste wrinkle area
Looks worse
Hmm.. Do you hold your eyelid shut until it is fully dry?
I’m Asian and I have hooded eyelids would this help give me eyelids? Cause from the picture you show you have hooded eyelids and then bigger eyelids please explain c:
You can read the comments above to see how it’s working for everyone. Yes, I naturally have hooded eyelids. Applying it makes my eyes look bigger and you can actually see my eyelids, which works out great when I apply makeup.
Is this permanent? If so how long do you recommend doing it for?
It only lasts while it’s on. So about a day or two.
Hi Lori I’ve been reading all the comment and I have just one question. I have a lazy eye would that help left my eyelid.
It helps lift my eyelids, so it’s possible. Let us know how it works if you give it a try.
Did it help you? I have one too
Just tried, wow, no seriously, however, what do you do about the white crust that now is very visible on my upper and lower eyelids? ???
I take a dry washcloth and lightly brush any of the white crust off.
I am so sad it didn’t work out at all for me in fact the eyelid part became dry n white 🙁
Did you try it a few times applying it on different areas (little higher/little lower)? It may take some experimenting to get it on in the right spot.
I found playing around with it helped…first few times I tried, it was white, dry and did not work…however by the third time I tried I figured out where exactly (for my eye) it worked (best for me) …people need to keep in mind, everyone has different skin, different eye shapes therefore you have to figure out what works best for YOU.
Hello, Lori. I tried the egg white recipe for my hooded eyelids, and I could not believe how this home remedy worked. I also used the egg white on my face too. Works wonders. Thank you.
What can you use for dark shadows under your eyes naturally?
Yay! So glad it worked! You might find this post helpful: https://www.treasuredtips.com/natural-remedies-for-dark-under-eye-circles/
I have uneven eyelids with this work? Also do I just put it on the one that’s uneven?
You could try it on one eyelid and not the other to see if it helps.
Do you wash it off
I leave it on all day and sometimes over night and usually wash it off the next day.
Do you rinse it off after it dries or wash it off at night? Great discovery!
I wash it off at night or in 2 days. I leave it on as long as I want the effects.
Hi. I tried this out and it worked perfectly! I would just like to thank you so much. I feel so much more confident now:)
Yay, I’m so glad!!
Do you wash it off when it gets dried or do you leave It on?
I only wash it off when I no longer want the “look” of it.
Does the egg white come off when removing makeup or washing the face?
Yes it comes right off.
I’m so excited to try!! Just an idea too.im going to try freezing a egg white into an ice cube and applying it that way each day. I don’t use eggs every day otherwise and they’re expensive where I live!! Looked through comments to see if anyone’s done that and I couldn’t find anything. Just thought I’d grow it out there! I’d imagine it’d make for light application and keep for a long time?
Wow, that’s a great idea!! Thanks for sharing. Keep us updated on how it works for you 🙂
I tried it and the results are amazing. But when i wear makeup should i se powder makeup? If u could let me know that would be great.
Thanks so much for ur post
You can definitely wear powder makeup on top of it. I wouldn’t use liquid eye shadow on top of it because I don’t think the egg white would work as well if it became wet.
Dear Lori
I wanted to ask you if there is a permanent change on your eyelid since you’re using egg to lift it for some years now, or does the change still show only for some hours or a day?
Please tell me if you noticed a streamlining or a lift after doing this many times.
Thank you
I haven’t been using it regularly enough to tell if there’s a permanent change. I usually only use it on the weekends.
Should you leave it on al day even in Th E sun with make up or just rinde it off then make up?
I apply makeup on top of it.
But this is just a fix. It doesn’t improve over time correct?
It may; I haven’t used it every day consistently to know if it can “train” your eyelid to fall a certain way like tape can.
Hi Lori. Thank you for your wonderful tip. I want to know ,once I have cracked a egg and removed the yellow yoke how long can the egg white stay in the fridge for?
I keep it in the fridge for about 2 days.
Do you throw the left overs away or store it.
I save it in the fridge for a few days.
This might sound silly but you didn’t mention if you have to rinse it off or leave it on? My assumption is you’re leaving the egg white on?
You have to leave it on for as long as you want it to work. When you wash it off, it will no longer have the effect.
Hey Lori! This seems like a very great technique. Define toy gonna give it a try but I was just wondering, do u need to beat up the egg yoke like stir it until it get bubbly or do u just use it as is?
*definitely
I don’t beat the egg white at all. I just use it as is.
No rinse?
Only when you don’t want it to work any longer then you can rinse/wash it off.
Hello and thank you for the idea 🙂
..im wondering the WHYs*.& HOWS* It is able to work.
#1 Do you wash it Off?
#2 is it the stickiness of the egg whites that are acting as A glue for the eyelid…
#3 what nutrients is the egg white serving the skin to firm…
I only wash it off when I no longer want it to work. It only works while it’s on. I think it works because it tightens this skin making the eyelid fall differently than how it typically falls.
Once you put it on can u wash ur face and will the results show aftr
How long do I keep it on before I can wash my face
Do you have anything for oily skin? I am 61 yes and my t zone is soooo oily. Thanks Ann
I’ve been using the oil cleansing method and it’s really been helping with my oily skin.
Do you have to use a new egg everyday? Or can you put the egg white in a container and use it daily and do I keep it refrigerated
You can keep it in the fridge. I do that because you only need a little amount each time.
Question? After the egg whites dry, can I then put make-up on?
Yes, absolutely! I do all the time 🙂
Thank you Lori,
I did try this and I have to say, what a different it makes. My lids are crape too…so when I put it on, I have to be very precise. I’ve got it down now…Thank you so much for the tip.
Mary
Happy to hear you got it working now 🙂
Do you know if it works for this? I have an extra skin fold on my eye due to some unknown cause and it really makes my face look asymetrical… Do you think it would work for that as well?
I would think so! 🙂 Keep us updated.
Do you have to wash it or just leave it on your eyelids??
You have to leave it on in order for it to work.
Do you wash it off then apply makeup
I leave it on and after it dries I apply my makeup.
Do you have to use it daily forever or do the eyelids begin to stay up?
It only works while it’s on. So you will need to keep reapplying it each day you want it to work. Although, sometimes, it lasts 2 days in a row for me.
I will be trying this in the morning. I have an egg most days and would be no problem to hold back a little egg white every other day or so. Very excited about the eye lid fix and will try it on a few wrinkes to see what results!
Hope it works! Keep us updated 🙂
Do you whisk the egg white first or leave it as it comes out of the shell
Are you supposed to rinse off or just leave on your eye
I leave it on as long as I want it to work. When you wash it off, you no longer have the effect. You can wash it off at night and reapply the next day.
Hi can I ask does this help wrinkles to has I have them at the side of my eyes and on my lids to thanks and if it doesn’t do you know anything I can use to get rid of them
Yes it “tightens your skin” so my wrinkles nearly disappear when I use it.
I just read your remedy and I can’t wait to try! I thought this was something that might even require surgery to fix, or at least some expensive cream.
Let us know how it works for you:)
Will it last forever after i remove the egg masking?
I have double eye lid on my right eye. Both my eyes are not looking same. I didn’t have it before. Its been for an year. Please help me!
It only works while it’s on 🙂
Hello. I’m a male and hoping this works for me too lol.
Question, is there any danger of Salmonella, as these are raw egg whites?
Thanks.
Good question! I wondered the same thing. I’ve never had an issue with using egg whites for my drooping eyelids or for egg white face masks.
I don’t get it. You leave it on all day and wear it under your make up? I would think at night and wash it in the morning. Then you wash it off with your make up?
Yes, it only works while it’s on. I usually wash it off at night when I wash my face.
Do you have to wash off the eye treatment or do you leave it on?
You have to leave it on for as long as you would like it to work. After I put it on, it dries in less than a minute, lasts a day or two, and I can’t even feel it on.
Thanks!:)
can you use eggwhite on your face .
Many use it as a facial. I apply it about once a week for 30 minutes. It works great for softening skin and feel as though my skin glows after.
Hey how exactly do I apply it to the face do I just use a cotton ball? And do I have to wash it off
I apply it with a cotton ball, let it dry, leave it on for about 30 minutes and then wash it off.
After you wash it off does the affect of it wash off as well?
It only lasts while it is on. If you rub or wash it off the affect won’t remain.
I have used egg white in lieu of hairspray or mousse.(My hair is very thick, and this was the only way I could achieve 80’s ‘mall hair’.)
It’s awesome. As with the eye remedy, a little goes a long way if using it on your hair. (Heat from blow dryers, irons or curlers is fine – if not too much egg white.)
Awesome, I never thought of using it for hairspray! Thanks for sharing 🙂
How do you use egg white in your hair?
I will be trying since I have baby fine hair and conditioners and hair products weigh it down. 🙂
Yes
What about those lines you have in the corner of your eye will egg white work on that too reason why I asked is because I have that problem I am so sick of them I want them gone
I haven’t tried it on that area myself, but I know quite a few use it to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles on many areas on the face.
I am using a product called Nerium. It gets rid of wrinkles, fine lines, discoloration, enlarged pores, etc. if you are interested in trying it let me know!
I am interested in trying Nerium. What is in it and where can I get it. Thanks
Tele. 207-229-5273 mobil or 207-608-0331 direct.
you’ll love it. it’s a night cream and now they have a day cream..AMAZING
Nerium hasn’t worked for me.
I’m interested in nerium, please let me know.
what about your droopy eyebrows?? does it help with that too??
Some use it to minimize the appearance of wrinkles and tighten skin on other areas of the face.
Where can i buy Nerium?
About the Nerium….Do you recommend around the eyes…I have been told not to use it around the eyes….
i would love to try it
Like to try
Hi.
I am 70 years old and i have tried the egg remedy on my heavy eyelids and this seems to be making a difference though i have only tried it once and repeated it three times.
I also have bags under my eyes, would this work for those bags? If not is there another remedy for this.
Thank you.
Rgards
Roberta.
I’m so glad it worked for you! You can use it on other areas, my mom also puts it around her eyes to minimize the appearance of crows feet wrinkles 🙂
Amazing. This just did
So glad it worked for you! It really is amazing and so simple 🙂
I love you so much for sharing this. I am so embarrassed of my eyes. I haven’t tried it yet but plan to right now!! YOu are da bomb!!!
Thank you! It really is amazing and so simple!
Preparation H will work under the eyes.
Prep H works, but has a thinning agent, that constricts blood vessels. Since your skin is so thin around your eyes, you are actually thinning your skin more by applying Prep H. Over time, this will prove counter productive. Maybe consider a less expensive, probably more effective solution, such as egg whites?
For bags under your eyes use pile cream believe it or not this will shrink the bag and tighten the skin, dont know if it is good for u but it works.
what is pile cream?
Piles are hemarhhoids – thus PrepH
I tried this morning and then dried it with hair dryer on cool and it worked !! It made my eyes look ‘awake’ and pretty ! Thank you !
Glad to hear it worked for you!
I have used egg whites on the kids when they fell and it keeps a bump small and not turn into a huge bump.
After finish doin dat wat do u do wit the rwst of the white egg?.
OMG im so gonna try this 😀 it looks so awesome but how long does it last exactly?
Just plain egg whites will fix my eye’s and not show the sagging in my eyes or the puffing under my eye’s to. Thank you I’ll try anything because I’m tried of spending money on creams that doesn’t do anything for me,, Dolores Sanchez
How do you clean your makeup off daily if you have the egg white on there
Is this only temporary?
This works with foundation too. Put make up on ,when dry, pat egg white
With ring finger. Best results for me was under eye bags. Its wonderful and
Lasts all day
Ok I will try…because I have an elergical eyes …..
Hey,what about the resuslts?Is it permanent?