Hello, people of the interweb!
I hope all of you are doing well and good. If NOT then don't worry because everything will be well and good soon enough. Anyway, it has been a crazy busy month and I haven't been able to take care of my skin the way I wanted to take care of it ( let's just say face wipes and concealer have been my best friends for the past month ). So I decided to give my skin kind of a pick-me-up and what better way to do this other than treating your skin with face masks? My skin issue currently has been dull and dry skin but these face masks have been working like charm to get rid of that. And when I say "charm" I REALLY MEAN IT. And these are also homemade face masks which mean that they are pocket-friendly ( can I get a hell yeah? ).
Also, I have extremely sensitive skin and I've never had an allergic reaction to these.So now let's get into it.
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TOP FIVE HOMEMADE FACE MASKS FOR DRY SKIN ( that actually work )
1. COCOA POWDER FACE MASK
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I love cocoa powder. Not only does it smell heavenly ( like I literally feel like licking my face off after I'm done applying this) but it's also rich in antioxidants which prevent aging of the skin, adds that natural glow to your face and also moisturizes the skin really well. So let's see how to make this magical face mask.
YOU WILL NEED:
1. Unsweetened cocoa powder
2. Milk of your choice ( I prefer almond milk).
3.Honey or agave.
4.Bowl
5.Spoon
HOW TO MAKE IT:
1.Take 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder. And put it in a bowl.
2. Take 1 tablespoon of milk. And mix the cocoa powder and milk well until it turns into chocolaty brown color.
3.Add 1/2 tablespoon of honey or agave to the paste. And mix all the ingredients well again. using a spoon. The consistency of the paste should neither be too thick nor too thin.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply it all over your face (leaving the under eye part) and neck. You can use a brush or your fingers (both work just fine).
WHEN TO WASH IT OFF:
Wash the entire thing off after 20 minutes (resist the urge to lick it off) with a hot washcloth. And VOILA! YOUR SKIN IS BABY SOFT NOW!
Believe you me, this mask hydrates your skin like no other. And I love applying this on my face whenever my skin feels too dry.
2. VITAMIN E FACE MASK
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It is a common knowledge that dermatologists recommend vitamin E capsules to people with severely dry and dull skin. And that is because vitamin E helps retain the skin's natural moisture. So this is how you use it.
YOU WILL NEED:
1.Vitamin E capsules or oil( you can find these at any medical store ).
2.Big spoon.
HOW TO USE IT:
Pinch the vitamin E capsules and get the oil out ( I use 2 capsules) in a spoon. Apply it all over your face including the under eye part. Don't forget to apply it on your neck.
WHEN TO WASH IT OFF:
Now you can leave it on overnight and then wash it off the next morning or wash it off after 20 minutes. Now since the oil is a little bit thick in consistency I would recommend taking a washcloth and run it under hot water. Then take the hot washcloth and cover your face with it for a minute. Repeat this procedure until the vitamin E oil is completely off of your skin.
This is one of the best face masks to quench the skin's thirst for moisture. It's without a doubt one of the best pick-me-ups for people suffering from dry skin.
3.OATMEAL FACE MASK
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Oatmeal is famous for its anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties. It really helps heal the skin. I love using oatmeal on my face.
YOU WILL NEED:
1. Ground oatmeal.
2. Milk of your choice (I prefer almond milk).
3. Honey or agave.
4. Bowl
5.Spoon
HOW TO MAKE IT:
1. Take 1 tablespoon of ground oatmeal ( or more if your face is bigger ). Put it in a bowl.
2. Take 1 tablespoon of milk and add it to the ground oatmeal in a bowl. Mix the two well until it forms a paste.
3. Take 1/2 tablespoon of honey or agave and add it to the paste. Mix it well.
HOW TO APPLY:
This is no rocket science. Just like any other face mask, use a brush or your fingers to apply it all over your face. Don't forget your neck. The neck is just as important. Leave the under eye part.
WHEN TO WASH IT OFF:
Wash it off after 20 minutes with a hot washcloth.
TRY THIS and your skin will thank you.
4.BANANA FACE MASK
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Bananas are great for everything ( that's why minions love them so much). I love bananas too. They are great for providing moisture to the skin. They are anti-aging and also helps lighten the dark spots on your skin. So let's see how to use bananas for the face.
YOU WILL NEED:
1.Bananas
2.Bowl
3.Fork
HOW TO MAKE IT:
Take a banana and mash it in a bowl using a fork until you get a banana paste ( it can take about 5 minutes to get this paste).
HOW TO APPLY:
Use your brush or fingers to apply it all over your face (except the under eye part) and neck.
WHEN TO WASH IT OFF:
Wash it off after 20 minutes. And enjoy your soft and supple skin.
I love this face mask. It's perfect for dry skin.
5.ALOE VERA AND COCONUT MILK FACE MASK
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No skin care is complete without using aloe vera. I love aloe vera. It has multiple uses. It's great at getting rid of cracking and flaking skin. And I try to use this at least once a week.
YOU WILL NEED:
1.Aloe vera extract ( I prefer using natural aloe vera leaf extract).
2.Coconut milk
3.Gram flour ( or any flour to make a paste ).
HOW TO MAKE IT:
1.Take aloe vera leaf extract. Put it in a bowl.
2. Put about 1 tablespoon of coconut milk and 1 tablespoon of gram flour in a bowl. Mix the three ingredients well using a spoon.
HOW TO APPLY:
Use your fingers or brush to apply it all over your face( leaving the under eye part) and neck.
WHEN TO WASH IT OFF:
Wash it off after 20 minutes with a hot wash cloth.
Your skin will feel like a baby's bottom after this face mask. All the three ingredients work extremely well in making your skin smooth and soft.
So those were all the face masks that I use to curb face dryness.
I like to use a face mask at least once a week. All of the above-mentioned face masks have been tried and tested on my skin. And like I mentioned before I've never had an allergic reaction to these.
There are a lot of homemade face masks that you can find on the internet but these are the ones that really work for me.
I hope you people enjoyed reading this.
Lots of love,
Natasha
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