Dry skin can be a real curse in winter. The low production of natural oil (Sebum) common to this skin type is what makes the skin turn dry, flaky and rough. Here are 5 easy to make natural face masks will help in deeply hydrating and conditioning the skin.
Honey and Lemon Face Pack
Things you need
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Lemon, being a citrus fruit can naturally bleach skin and is often used to lighten spots, pigmentation and uneven skin tone. Honey deeply conditions the skin by reaching the pores and makes your skin look supple, smoother and also help in minimizing open pores.
Yogurt and Egg White
Things you need
- ¼ cup yogurt
- 2 egg whites
Your skin starts to lose its ability to produce collagen and elastin when you are in your early thirties; this is when the signs of ageing start showing up. Honestly, you should not wait till you’re 30 to start worrying about wrinkles and laugh lines.
Egg whites are known for tightening skin and removing deeply etched dirt particles. However, they tend to make your skin dry and this is why you should always mix it together with yogurt or fresh cream as yogurt hydrates the skin and also works as a toner. Massage the paste on your face for 5 minutes and then let it stay on for another 15 minutes before rinsing off with cold water.
If you find the smell too overpowering and pungent, just add half a teaspoon of rose water.
Banana and Honey
Things you need
- 1 medium-sized banana mashed
- 2 tablespoon honey
This is one of the best face packs for dry skin. Banana has rich anti oxidants that help to fight free radicals and make the skin look younger and healthier along with reducing sun tan and blemishes. Both banana and honey hydrates and deeply condition the skin, making the skin instantly glow.
Oatmeal and Fresh Cream
Things you need
- ½ cup of oatmeal grinded to a powdered form
- 2 tablespoon fresh cream
This can double up as a facial scrub and pack both. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and apply all over your face and neck. Now gently scrub making small circles on your nose and around the mouth area and bigger ones on your cheeks. Let the paste stay on for 20 minutes and then rinse off.
Onion and Honey
Things you need
- 2 tablespoon onion juice
- 2 tablespoon honey
- A few drops of rose water
Now, anything that involves onion is bound to smell bad. Adding rose water to the face pack would take away the smell and also help in hydrating the skin. Mix the ingredients together and apply all over your face and neck, let it stay on for 15 minutes and then rinse off. If you feel any discomfort or if your skin starts to sting, wash the pack off immediately as a lot of people are allergic to onion and their skin might react triggering a rash.
You can also do a patch test by applying a bit of the paste on your elbow first.
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I have tried to yogurt and egg white before and it actually works wonders. There is a lot I didn’t know about though! Thanks for the post, it was very interesting.
Hm, I’d try the oatmeal and fresh cream one.
I like these ways of treating dry skin. I have oily skin so I am hoping to find something that works for that.
Any suggestions (or another article) for oily skin?
The banana and honey masks looks delightful, I’d try that anytime.
There is one I’m dying to try that I saw on YouTube: A Tumeric mask! Love this girl’s channel
I have never tried any DIY face masks. With Acne prone skin, I’m always nervous that it will cause a major breakout. I’m curious if anyone with a skin type like mine has tried them and how they work.
I’ve tried variations of honey, lemon, and cucumber. Sometimes I add tea tree oil as well. I blitz it up in the food processor!
I don’t try things on my face…I’m scared. But, maybe I’ll take some advice…I have no suggestions of my own, though..
Olive oil and honey mixed works wonders for your skin!
onions? really?!
I have always heard that oatmeal was good for your skin and didn’t know how to use but now I do love these ideas.
these are great ideals, I’m not very good at coming up with stuff like this
I use a mixture of witch hazel, water, and lemon juice as a toner.
I tried to yogurt and egg white when I was younger.
I have tried egg whites in the past seems to work ok.
I have always liked making a brown sugar and oatmeal scrub – and my Grandma taught me the egg white trick for quick tightening of the face. It works!!