Dull and dry skin can give a worn out appearance to your skin and also make you look older compared to your age. If you have excessive dryness, it may cause irreversible damage to your skin turning it scaly and dark. Dryness can also make your skin itchy and if you do not treat it, it can lead to severe conditions such as dermatitis and eczema.
Dryness of the usually occurs when your skin is not able to retain enough moisture. Other factors which can lead to skin dryness are:
- Using cosmetic products such as harsh soaps which have harmful chemicals
- Taking long hot showers.
- Contact with very strong cleaning products such as floor cleaners which can turn your skin and also cause allergies.
Examples of Organic Face Masks for Dry Skin
- Coconut and honey mask
Coconut oil is very rich in saturated fats which can moisturize and nourish your skin without making it greasy or oily. It also has antimicrobial features which control and prevent the breakout of acne. On the other hand, honey has strong antibacterial features which can hydrate your skin, locking the moisture inside so as to offer it a softer feel. Lavender oil has been known to have anti-inflammatory features which offer a good look to your skin.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
- ¼ cup of honey
- 2 or 3 cups of lavender oil
Method of preparation and application
- Put the honey into a bowl, add the coconut oil and also add 3 drops of lavender oil.
- Mix them thoroughly Use a brush to applying this mixture on your face.
- Leave it there for about 15 minutes
- Wash your face with warm water
- To get better results you can apply this face mask on your dry skin at least 2 times a week.
- Banana mask
Bananas are one of the nutritious fruits which have so many benefits not only to your body but also to your hair and skin. This fruit has moisture, and other minerals such as vitamin C, E, and potassium which are beneficial in hydrating and replenishing your dry skin.
Yogurt can soothe and nourish your dry skin. On the other hand honey assists in locking moisture and giving you a golden and warm glow to your face.
Ingredients
- 2 bananas 1
- tablespoon of honey
- ¼ cup of yogurt
Method of preparation and application
- Peel and mash the bananas and place them into a bowl
- Add yogurt and honey to the mashed banana
- Mix them well before you start applying this mixture on dry face
- Use a brush to applying this mixture on your face
- Leave it there for about 15 minutes
- Wash your face with warm water
- To get better results you can apply this face mask on your dry skin at least 2 times a week.
- Aloe vera and milk cream mask
Aloe vera is one of the most commonly used herbs which has skin healing and antibacterial features. You can also heal some minor burns by using aloe vera. This mask works well in reducing scars, acne, and sunburns
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon of aloe vera
- ¼ cup of milk cream
Method of application
- Pour milk into a bowl and then add aloe vera
- Mix them well.
- Use a brush to applying this mixture on your face
- Leave it there for about 30 minutes
- Wash your face with warm water
- To get better results you can apply this face mask on your dry skin at least 4 times a week.
- Oatmeal, honey and milk mask
Powder oatmeal is beneficial to your skin as it can remove dirt and dead skin cells. It can also soothe and moisturize your skin. Milk also has nutrients and fats which can rejuvenate your dry skin.
Ingredients
- 2 or 3 cups of Lavender oil
- 2 tablespoons of milk
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 2 tablespoons of oatmeal powder
Method of application
- Pour milk into a bowl and then add oatmeal, honey, and lavender oil
- Mix them well.
- Use a brush to applying this mixture on your face
- Leave it there for about 15 minutes
- Wash your face with warm water
- To get better results you can apply this face mask on your dry skin at least 3 or 4 times a week.
As seen above there’re so many types of organic face masks which you can use for your dry face. You can use any of the above masks which you think you can easily access the ingredients.
Read more about the benefits of using a face mask.
