Brilio.net - Have you ever heard about the use of borax in meatballs? Borax, or disodium tetraborate, is a chemical compound that is often used as an additive to improve the texture and elasticity of meatballs by binding proteins. Thanks to borax, meatballs become chewier and easier to process in mass production. In addition, borax also helps extend the shelf life of meatballs by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms that can spoil food.
However, despite its benefits in the culinary industry, borax is at risk of causing adverse effects on health. If consumed in excessive amounts, borax can cause digestive disorders, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and even kidney damage. Improper or unsupervised use of borax can lead to poisoning characterized by stomach ache, nervous disorders, and in extreme cases, death.
Similar to borax, there is a cosmetic procedure known as Botox injections, which is done to quickly disguise the signs of aging. Botox injections involve injecting botulinum toxin, which is derived from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, into the skin of the face. This toxin works by blocking the nerve signals that regulate muscle contractions, thereby relaxing the facial muscles. This procedure can provide instant results, such as reducing wrinkles and fine lines on the forehead, around the eyes, and smile area, making the skin appear smoother and fresher.
However, like borax in meatballs, botox injections also have the risk of side effects. This process needs to be done routinely at a fairly expensive cost, and can cause allergic reactions and serious complications on the face, which can even lead to permanent damage.
Rather than taking such risky procedures, it is better to use natural ingredients that are safer and easier to obtain. One way is to use a mask made from bananas mixed with egg yolks and honey as reported by briliobeauty.net from the Instagram account @maimoonaa_ on Thursday (12/26).
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Bananas are rich in essential skin nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and E. Vitamin A helps reduce wrinkles and speeds up skin cell regeneration, while vitamin C acts as an antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage and increases collagen production. Vitamin E keeps the skin moisturized and protects it from environmental damage.
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Egg yolks, which contain healthy fats, protein, and vitamin A, are also beneficial for the skin. The healthy fats in egg yolks help retain skin moisture, while vitamin A repairs skin tissue and increases its elasticity. The protein in egg yolks helps strengthen skin tissue and accelerates cell regeneration.
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Honey, long known for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, is also great for your skin. The antioxidants in honey help fight cell damage caused by free radicals, while the antimicrobial properties of honey help cleanse your skin and reduce the risk of inflammation.
Well, you can transform the three ingredients above into an effective mask with just a few simple steps as below.
Tools and materials:
- 1 banana
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon pure honey
- Small container
Work steps:
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1. Peel 1 banana and put it in a small container
2. Mash the bananas until smooth with a fork.
3. After that, break 1 egg and put only the yolk into the container.
4. Continue by pouring 1 tablespoon of honey.
5. Mix all the ingredients above well.
6. Apply this mixture as a mask on the face evenly, then let it sit for 15 minutes.
7. When finished, rinse your face until clean and continue using other skincare products.
(brl/jad)
