Facial at Home for Dry Skin

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Dry skin can cause formation of flakes and produce an itching sensation, this makes one conscious and uncomfortable. To get rid of the dryness on your face, moisturizing it becomes important. This can be done by applying varied types of facial masks. Given below are a few easy remedies of the same.

Every skin type causes different sets of problems. Having a dry skin type can be very annoying since you need to moisturize it often. Moreover, it causes tightening and formation of cracks and flakes on the face. Dry skin is highly sensitive and hence, exposure to chemicals can cause severe skin problems. Excessive loss of moisture due to pollution and excessive use of cosmetic products are some of the causes of this problem. However, these can be solved quite easily.

There are several homemade remedies for the day-to-day issues that people with dry skin face, and facial masks are amongst the most useful of them all. You can always take an appointment with a professional, but with homemade facials you can save a lot of money and also avoid the use of harmful chemicals.

The Juicy Apple

Ingredients Apple - ¼ Honey - 1 teaspoon Oatmeal - 1 tablespoon Directions Add all the above-listed ingredients in a small bowl. Mash the apple and other ingredients properly to mix well. Mash until a smooth paste-like texture is formed and apply on the face. Leave the mask for ten minutes and then rinse with water.

The Yummy Chocolate

Ingredients Heavy cream - 1 tablespoon Honey - 4 teaspoons Oatmeal - 1 teaspoon Cottage cheese - 1 teaspoon Cocoa powder - 1 tablespoon

Directions- This mixture might be extremely tempting to eat,but it helps a lot to moisten the skin.Firstly,place all the ingredients in a blender, puree them well.Wash your face properly and then apply this mixture. Leave the mask on for 10 minutes and then rinse off with warm water.Pat dry and do not rub as it takes away the moisture and makes the face dry

Cool Cucumber

Ingredients Small cucumber - 1 Oatmeal - 1 cup Milk cream - 1 teaspoon Directions Take a small bowl and mix all the ingredients properly to form a paste-like texture. Apply this paste only after thoroughly washing your face. Rinse after 30 minutes.

Nutty Almond

Ingredients Finely crushed almonds - ¼ cup Plain yogurt - 6 ounces Wheat gram oil - 2 teaspoons Beeswax or honey - 2 teaspoons

Directions- Combine all the above-listed ingredients to form a smooth texture. Then apply this paste on the face as gently as possible in a circular motion. Leave the mask for 20 minutes and then rinse. Almonds help to eliminate dead skin and honey helps to adhere the mask to the skin.

Soothing Milk Cream and Turmeric

Ingredients Pinch of turmeric powder Thick milk cream - 1 tablespoon Rosewater - ½ teaspoon

Directions- Add milk cream to a pinch of turmeric and rosewater in a small bowl. Mix the ingredients properly and apply it on the face. Leave the mask for an hour and then wash with warm water. This is one of the best homemade masks which is easy to make and adds an instant glow to your face.

The Goodness of Olive Oil

Ingredients Honey - 1 teaspoon Egg yolk - 1 Olive oil - 1 teaspoon Vitamin E oil - ½ teaspoon Directions In a small bowl, add egg yolk, warm honey, vitamin E oil, and olive oil. Combine the mixture properly and apply after washing your face properly with warm water. Rinse the mask after 20 minutes.

Purity of Lemon

Ingredients Raw egg yolk - 1 Warm vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon Water - ½ teaspoon Lemon juice - ½ teaspoon

Directions- Start by combining a raw egg yolk and warm vegetable oil in a bowl. Then add water and lemon juice to the mixture. This facial mask should be applied in two layers. First apply a layer on your washed face and then apply the next layer a little before the first layer dries. While rinsing, first rinse with warm water and then with cold water.

These are some of the easiest and most effective recipes to get rid of dry skin and flakes on your face. These can be implemented anytime before going out for special occasions. Not only will these remedies give your skin a soothing effect, but also help you de-stress.