Dry skin on the face can be a challenge, especially in the winter months. Strong winds, central heating, and a heavy diet can make dry skin even drier and more fragile. Homemade face masks made with rich and nourishing ingredients are a brilliant technique for giving dry, thirsty skin that much-needed boost of hydration. Effective, spa-quality face masks can be made from ingredients you probably have in your kitchen. Also, homemade face masks are all natural and cost very little compared to commercially manufactured products.
Here are some really quick, simple, and effective face mask recipes to soothe, hydrate, and soothe dry skin.
Avocado and vitamin E facial mask for dry skin.
Will need:
Half ripe avocado pulp.
Contents of a vitamin E capsule.
Blend the avocado in a food processor until smooth and add the vitamin E oil. Mix well and apply to clean face. Wash well after 20 minutes and hydrate.
Coconut milk and pink clay face mask for dry skin.
Will need:
Two tablespoons of coconut milk.
A tablespoon of pink clay.
Mix both ingredients into a smooth paste and apply to clean skin. Leave on for 15 to 20 minutes and wash well.
Follow with the moisturizer.
Aloe vera mask and scrub for dry skin.
Will need:
One tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel.
Half a tablespoon of almond oil.
Half a tablespoon of almond powder.
Mix all three ingredients to form a smooth paste. Apply to clean skin and massage gently in circular motions to remove dead skin. Leave on for 15 to 20 minutes and wash well. Follow with the moisturizer.
Honey and cucumber mask for dry skin.
Will need:
Three tablespoons of grated cucumber.
Half a tablespoon of honey.
Half a tablespoon of pink clay.
Pass the grated cucumber through a strainer and store the juice in a bowl. Mix the pink clay and honey with the cucumber juice and mix well. Apply to clean skin and leave for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash well and follow with moisturizer.
Some useful tips to enhance the benefits of your facial mask:
* Always apply the facial mask to freshly cleansed skin.
* Make sure all face mask is completely removed before moisturizing.
* Try to relax during a facial mask treatment. Lying down and listening to relaxing music is a simple but effective technique to induce relaxation.
* Never leave a face mask on for more than the specified time.
* Always apply the facial mask evenly. If a mask is applied unevenly, it can evaporate too quickly and cause irritation.
* Do not use a face mask more than once or twice a week.
Disclaimer: Patch test all face mask recipes before use if you have sensitive skin.
