A while ago, I wrote about my sudden random breakout that nearly drove me to the point of depression. I actually had great skin in high school and college but something happened within the last few months when I started getting more and more acne that wouldn’t go away. So now I’m constantly on the lookout for natural, preventative treatments for my adult acne.

I randomly saw this face mask when I was on a mission to find something that would work for my face. I didn’t want to invest in expensive acne treatments that would make my acne worse so I tried this egg white mask. After about a week, I noticed that my acne has significantly decreased in size and redness. The mask tightens my pores, evens my skin tone and fades out minor scars. My skin is also really soft after the first application. The only thing I don’t like about this mask is the smell but the results clearly out weight the con.

To prepare the egg white mask:

1. Crack an egg in half over a bowl.
2. Separate the yolk and egg white by sloshing between the egg shell halves.
3. Beat the egg whites with a fork until it starts to foam. You can also add a teaspoon of honey as a natural antioxidant.
4. Apply generously to your face and leave it on for 15 to 30 minutes.

The mask will dry stiff so you will know when its ready to wash off when you can’t move a muscle without cracking the mask. Remember to always moisturize after you wash your face. You can get about three masks from one egg so save what’s left over in your refrigerator for use the next day!

To read about what others are saying about the egg white mask, check out Acne.org.

Do you sleep on your back, your stomach, or your side? Sleep expert Chris Idzikowski, director of the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service, conducted a study commissioned by a large hotel group. He found a correlation between six common sleeping positions and the personality traits of the sleepers themselves. Idzikowski believes an individual’s preferred sleeping position is seen as a sort of subconscious body language that reflects their inner traits.

The most common sleeping positions (and corresponding personality) identified were:

Fetal Position (41%) Curled up on your side, holding the pillow. The most popular sleeping position, this one was favored by 51% of the women in the study. The personality of these sleepers tends to be shy and sensitive, though they may present a tough exterior to the world.

Log Position (15%) On your side with legs outstretched and arms at your sides. Indicates a social, easygoing personality.

Yearner Position (13%) Similar to the log, but with arms outstretched. Said to indicate a suspicious and cynical personality.

Soldier Position (8%) Flat on your back with arms at your sides. Indicates a quiet and reserved personality who sets high standards.

Freefall Position (7%) Flat on your stomach with arms at the head or ears. Indicates a brash and gregarious exterior who may inwardly be nervous and sensitive to criticism.

Starfish Position (5%) Lying on your back with arms and legs outstretched. Indicates a good listener who makes friends easily, but prefers not to be the center of attention.

Professor Idzikowski also examined the effect of various sleeping positions on health. He concluded that the freefall position was good for digestion, while the starfish and soldier positions were more likely to lead to snoring and a bad night’s sleep. But it may be as difficult to change the way you sleep as your personality itself because less than five percent of people sleep in a different sleeping position every night.