Natural masks for dry skin

Dry facial skin causes no less trouble for its owners than, for example, oily skin. Despite its more attractive appearance, dry skin also requires serious care and attention, since of all types it is most susceptible to aging, as well as the negative effects of external factors.

Taking care of dry skin at home is not difficult at all. The main thing is to avoid washing with hard water and soap, replace it with cleansing with special products, and also regularly make moisturizing mixtures, as well as mixtures for dry facial skin. (More details about moisturizing masks on our website)

In addition to professional masks for facial skin care, homemade mask recipes for dry skin based on folk recipes are very popular today. Preparing such moisturizing mixtures is very simple, since they consist entirely of natural ingredients that you can always find at home, or go to a nearby store to buy everything you need.

Moisturizing face mask with honey, vitamins and yolk

The most common homemade face mask for dry skin is a mixture of egg yolk and honey.

Ingredients: egg yolk (1 piece), olive oil (1 teaspoon), honey (1 teaspoon), vitamin E (2-3 drops).

Preparation: Take an egg yolk, mix it with a teaspoon of olive oil (but you can use any other vegetable oil), and then a teaspoon of natural honey. To enhance the effect of the product, it is recommended to add a few drops of vitamin E oil solution. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.

Application: Then apply the mixture to the skin of the face and neck. After 20 minutes, the mass can be washed off, preferably with softened water at room temperature.

An alternative to the previous mixture, instead of honey, you can add either chamomile extract or a strong chamomile decoction to the mixture. This product will not only “soothe” dry skin, but will also significantly soften and moisturize it. You can read more about egg masks in this article on our website.

Nourishing lemon mask for dry skin

Another natural ingredient that has a positive effect on dry skin is lemon.

Ingredients: lemon juice (2-3 tablespoons), cream (2-3 tablespoons), hydrogen peroxide (2-3 drops).

Preparation: Mix lemon juice with cream (if desired, you can add a little sour cream instead of cream) in equal parts, add two or three drops of hydrogen peroxide and mix well.

Application: Apply the mixture to your face and leave for half an hour, then rinse with warm water. A homemade remedy like this will not only nourish your skin very well, but will also whiten it.

Homemade banana mask recipes to moisturize dry skin

1. Moisturizing mask for dry skin made from banana and cream

Banana is also considered a “favorite” product for dry skin – it is a treasure trove of nutrients.

Ingredients: banana (1 piece), cream (1 tablespoon), vegetable oil (a couple of drops).

Preparation: Mash one banana with a fork or blender, add a spoonful of cream (or sour cream), a few drops of vegetable oil (again, it will be better if it is olive oil). Mix all ingredients.

Application: Gently apply the mixture to your face. After about twenty minutes, the mixture can be removed using a damp cloth or cotton swab. The banana mixture can also be used by those with sensitive skin. To do this, add one yolk and a spoonful of olive oil to the banana puree. After 20-25 minutes, the mixture should be washed off with warm water, and then it is advisable to apply some nourishing cream.

2. Nourishing mask of banana and sour cream

Ingredients: half a banana, sour cream (2 tablespoons), egg yolk (1 piece).

Preparation: Mix the pulp of half a banana with 2 tablespoons of sour cream (kefir or yogurt), then add the yolk to the mixture and mash.

Application: Apply the product to your face with massaging movements. Leave on for 15 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

3. Banana and oatmeal moisturizing mask

Ingredients: half a banana, yolk (1 piece), rice oil (1 teaspoon), oatmeal (a couple of tablespoons).

Preparation: Grate half a banana, then combine it with the yolk and butter. Then you need to grind some oatmeal and add it to the mixture until a very thick paste forms.

Application: Apply the mixture to your face and keep for about 15-20 minutes. When this time has passed, you can wash your face with warm water.

Various cucumber masks for dry skin

1. Moisturizing mask of cucumber and sour cream

Ingredients: sour cream (2-3 tablespoons), small cucumber.

Preparation: Grate the cucumber and remove excess liquid. Then add a couple of tablespoons of sour cream to the cucumber mixture and mix well.

Application: Apply the mass to a cleansed face for 15-20 minutes. Afterwards, rinse with warm water. This cucumber mixture has an excellent moisturizing effect, and also nourishes the skin and makes it smoother and silkier. The mixture does not cause skin irritation at all, so it can be safely used up to several times a week.

2. Mask for dry skin based on cucumber and honey

Ingredients: honey (1 teaspoon), small cucumber, lemon juice (1 teaspoon).

Preparation: Remove the skin from the cucumber and grate it on a fine grater. Strain out any excess liquid. Then add lemon juice to the cucumber pulp and mix with honey.

Application: Apply the mixture to a clean face and do something for 20-30 minutes. Afterwards, rinse off this product with warm water (no need to use soap!).

3. Moisturizing cucumber and oatmeal mask

Ingredients: cucumber, carrots (1 small piece each), kefir (1 tablespoon), oatmeal (1 teaspoon).

Preparation: Remove the skin from the cucumber and grate it on a fine grater; do the same with the carrots. Then add kefir (or a little sour cream) to the mixture of cucumber and carrots, as well as 1 teaspoon of oatmeal (don’t forget to grind it into flour). Mix all ingredients thoroughly.

Application: Apply this mixture to a previously cleansed face, using massaging movements. Afterwards, the mass should be washed off with warm water, preferably boiled. If desired, after you wash your face, you can use your favorite moisturizer.

4. Cucumber curd mask for dry skin

Ingredients: cucumber (1 medium size), milk (1 tablespoon), parsley (1 teaspoon), cottage cheese (1 tablespoon), olive oil (half a teaspoon).

Preparation: Peel the cucumber and grate it, then add cottage cheese, grated parsley and milk. Stir the mixture until you get a homogeneous mass, and only then add olive oil.

Application: Apply the mixture to a clean face and leave for 20-30 minutes. Then rinse off with warm water first and then rinse with cool water. This curd mixture will not only moisturize your dry skin, but will also nourish it very well, refresh it and make it silky.

Berries are an excellent ingredient for moisturizing and nourishing masks.

Which berries are especially good for dry skin?

1. Strawberry - perfectly whitens, tones and cleanses the skin;
2. Raspberries - lightens the skin, fights freckles, enriches our dermis with vitamins and other beneficial substances;
3. Gooseberry - has a softening, moisturizing and nourishing effect on the skin, whitening it;
4. Black currant - tones and revitalizes;
5. Sea buckthorn is an excellent ingredient for dry skin, due to its nutritional properties, and is also an excellent remedy against wrinkles and aging;

1. Strawberry mask for dry, aging skin

Ingredients: strawberries (2 tablespoons), moisturizer (1 teaspoon), honey (1 teaspoon).

Preparation: Mash the strawberries well, then mix with moisturizer and honey. Mix everything well.

Application: Apply the mixture to your face and leave for 10-15 minutes. Afterwards, rinse it off with water at room temperature.

2. Raspberry and oatmeal moisturizing mask

Ingredients: yolk (1 piece), raspberries (4-5 pieces), full-fat milk (1 tablespoon), vegetable oil (1 teaspoon), oatmeal (1 tablespoon).

Preparation: Grind some oatmeal into flour. Then add raspberries, milk (or you can add a little sour cream), and vegetable oil to the egg yolk. Grind all the ingredients thoroughly, and at the end add a little oatmeal.

Application: Apply the mixture to your face in circular movements, leave for 15-20 minutes. Then wash your face, first with warm and then with cool water. This mixture is great for dry skin, it nourishes and moisturizes it very well.

3. Exfoliating and whitening gooseberry mask

Ingredients: gooseberries (several pieces), olive or corn oil (1 teaspoon).

Preparation: Mash a few gooseberries and mix with butter. Rub well.

Application: Apply the berry mixture to your face, avoiding the area around the eyes. Wait 15 minutes and then wash your face.

4. Another option for a gooseberry mask to nourish dry skin

Ingredients: juice of ripe gooseberries (quarter cup), glycerin (1 teaspoon).

Preparation: Melt the glycerin, then combine it with berry juice and mix well.

Application: Apply the mixture to your face for about 20 minutes. And then wash with cool water. This product will greatly soften your face and moisturize it.

5. Moisturizing blackcurrant face mask

Ingredients: black currant berries (1 tablespoon), sour cream (1 tablespoon), vegetable oil (1 teaspoon).

Preparation: Grind the currants with a tablespoon of sour cream (or you can use cream), then add vegetable oil (preferably olive) to the mixture. Mix all ingredients.

Application: Apply the mass using massaging movements, lightly rubbing it in; you can wash your face after 15-20 minutes. If you have aging skin, then the vegetable oil in this recipe can be replaced with honey.

6. Nourishing mask of black currant and oatmeal

Ingredients: yolk (1 piece), black currant berries (1 tablespoon), oatmeal (1-2 tablespoons), white bread crumb.

Preparation: Stir the yolk with currants, add some oatmeal and white bread to the mixture. As a result, you should get a fairly thick mass.

Application: Spread the mixture all over your face and leave for 20 minutes. Then remove it with cotton pads (which you previously soaked in warm milk), and then rinse your face with water.

7. Sea buckthorn curd mask

Ingredients: sea buckthorn berries (1 tablespoon), cottage cheese (1 tablespoon), warm milk (1-2 tablespoons).

Preparation: Mash the berries, then combine them with cottage cheese and milk. Mix everything well.

Application: Apply the resulting mixture generously to your face, after 15 minutes, wash with warm water.

Exfoliating masks for dry skin

1. Great exfoliating blend for sensitive dry skin made from grapes

Ingredients: grapes (one handful), honey (1 teaspoon).

Preparation: Mash the grapes, mix them with honey.

Application: Apply the mixture to your face, leave for 20 minutes. Then wash off the mixture with a cotton pad, soaking it in cold milk. You can also use papaya instead of grapes, especially for rough skin.

2. Exfoliating Hazelnut Mask

Ingredients: shelled hazelnuts (3 pieces), oatmeal (1 tablespoon), orange (half), vegetable oil (1 teaspoon).

Preparation: Mix nuts with cereal. Peel the orange and squeeze the juice out of it. Add juice to the nut-oat mixture until you get a mixture similar in consistency to cream. At the end, add vegetable oil.

Application: Apply the resulting scrub mask to your face and massage for 2-3 minutes. Then rinse with water at room temperature.

3. Exfoliating mask-scrub with figs and milk

Ingredients: ripe figs (2 fruits), hot milk (mug), oatmeal (1 tablespoon).

Preparation: Pour hot milk over the figs and leave to steep for half an hour. Then grate the figs on a fine grater, add 2 tablespoons of the same milk and oatmeal to it. Mix all ingredients well.

Application: Apply the mixture to your face and massage for a minute. Leave it on for another 10 minutes and then rinse with warm water. This exfoliating mask nourishes the skin well and does not cause any irritation. Therefore, it is great for very sensitive skin.

4. Walnut Exfoliating Mask

Ingredients: walnuts (1-2 pieces), yolk (1 piece), butter (1 teaspoon).

Preparation: Grind the nuts in a coffee grinder, then combine them with egg yolk and melted butter. Mix everything well.

Application: Apply the mixture to your face with gentle massaging movements. Leave for 10-15 minutes and then wash with warm water.

5. Exfoliating mask with fine salt

Ingredients: oatmeal (half a tablespoon), heavy cream (half a tablespoon), vegetable oil (1 teaspoon), a pinch of fine salt.

Preparation: Combine oatmeal with cream and vegetable oil. Then add a pinch of salt to the mixture. Stir all ingredients.

Application: Apply the mixture to the face and massage the skin very gently. After 10 minutes, wash with warm water.

6. Exfoliating mixture with sour cream and sugar

Ingredients: sour cream (1 tablespoon), sugar (1 teaspoon).

Preparation: Combine sour cream with sugar, stir well.

Application: Apply the mixture to your face, it is enough to hold it for 5 minutes, and then you can wash it off with warm water. Instead of sour cream in this recipe, you can use cream, and instead of sugar, fine salt.

Whitening face masks

How to use whitening masks correctly

1. under no circumstances do whitening masks right before going out, especially in summer, as sunlight can harm your skin;
2. if you use whitening face masks, then after the procedure we recommend using moisturizing creams;
3. It is best to wash off whitening masks with warm water;
4. It is best to make whitening masks before bed.

1. Curd mask for whitening dry skin

Ingredients: cottage cheese (10 grams), cream (10 grams), lemon juice (10 ml), hydrogen peroxide (5 ml).

Preparation: Wipe the cottage cheese and mix with cream and lemon juice. Then add peroxide and mix well.

Application: Apply the mixture with gentle movements, and wash after 15-20 minutes. First rinse your face with warm water and then with cool water.

2. Carrot whitening mask

Ingredients: chopped carrots (50 grams), oatmeal (5 grams), lemon juice (5 ml).

Preparation: Combine carrots with flour and juice. Mix all ingredients well.

Application: Apply the mixture to your face for 15 minutes, then wash with cool water.

3. Cabbage mask for whitening dry skin

Ingredients: cabbage leaves (20-30 grams), kefir (2-3 tablespoons).

Preparation: Grind the cabbage to a pulp, add kefir to it. Mix everything.

Application: Apply the mixture to a previously cleansed face, after 15 minutes, wash with cool water.

Summer masks to moisturize dry skin

Summer masks: what are the benefits?

Masks prepared at home from natural ingredients are a storehouse of vitamins and other beneficial substances for our skin. Such mixtures help the skin become more elastic, soft, get rid of annoying small wrinkles and generally restore the dermis to a healthy appearance and freshness. The main ingredients of summer face masks, berries, fruits, vegetables, are seasonal products, so preparing summer mixtures will not be difficult.

Summer masks: action.

1. tone;
2. moisturize;
3. cleanse;

1. Summer dandelion mask for dry skin

Ingredients: dandelion leaves (2 tablespoons), low-fat cottage cheese (2 tablespoons)

Preparation: Combine dandelion leaves and cottage cheese in one container. Mix well.

Application: Apply the mask to your face, and after 15-20 minutes, wash it off with a cotton pad that you have previously moistened with kefir or sour milk.

2. Moisturizing carrot mask

Ingredients: carrots (1 small piece), cottage cheese, sour cream, cream (1 tablespoon each).

Preparation: Grate the carrots on a fine grater, then mix it with cottage cheese, sour cream, and cream.

Application: Apply the mixture to your face, leave for 15-20 minutes. Remove the remaining mass using a cotton pad (soak it in chamomile infusion).

3. Nourishing cherry mask for dry skin

Ingredients: several cherries, cream or yogurt.

Preparation: Remove the seeds from the cherries, stir in a blender, then add yogurt or cream.

Application: Apply the mixture to your face with massaging movements. After 20 minutes, wash your face with warm water.

Author's advice

You can also use yeast masks to nourish and moisturize dry skin, the main thing is to mix them with various nutritional ingredients. Since yeast is very rich in B vitamins, yeast masks help actively fight premature skin aging and deterioration of complexion.

Below we will give a couple of recipes for the most popular yeast masks for dry skin.

1. Nourishing yeast mask

Ingredients: yeast (1 tablespoon), vegetable or butter (2-3 tablespoons), warm milk (1 tablespoon).

Preparation: First, dissolve the yeast in a small amount of warm milk and leave it to swell slightly. Then add butter to the yeast mixture (you can also use sour cream or heavy cream instead).

Application: Apply the mask to your face, and after 15 minutes wash with warm water.

2. Moisturizing yeast mask

Ingredients: yeast (1 tablespoon), warm milk (1 tablespoon), yolk (1 piece), honey (1 teaspoon), olive oil (2 teaspoons).

Preparation: Pour warm milk over the yeast, then combine it with the yolk, honey, and olive oil.

Application: Apply the mixture to your face, after 15 minutes, rinse with warm water.

We recommend watching the following video, and then be sure to read the article to the end to learn about the effect of such masks and how to use them most effectively.

How masks work on dry skin:

Depending on the content of vitamins and microelements in a particular mask, the cells are nourished and moisturized with the necessary substances. Dry skin occurs as a result of lack of hydration, which vitamins help combat.

1. retinol (vitamin A), which helps get rid of skin flaking, dryness, and thinning;
2. B vitamins contribute to good skin hydration;
3. hyaluronic acid also has an excellent moisturizing effect;
4. potassium perfectly regulates skin hydration.

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Most women have dry facial skin, which is accompanied by a feeling of tightness and flaking. How can you create maximum hydration and get rid of constant dryness?

There is a wide range of different creams for dry skin and other cosmetics that will help eliminate this problem. The easiest option is to prepare a variety of face masks for dry skin yourself, at home. Let's look at how to apply masks correctly, which masks are the best and which ingredients to use in this article.

Causes of dry facial skin

Xerosis most often manifests itself in adulthood, which is associated primarily with age-related changes in the skin. Of course, dry skin looks much more attractive than oily facial skin due to narrow pores, but due to dehydration, it ages very quickly.

As a result of this, the skin becomes not as elastic as in youth, it tightens and the first signs of peeling appear. If nutrition and hydration measures are not taken, early wrinkles appear, which spoils the appearance and adds age to a woman. Why is the skin on my face dry?

Let us highlight the main factors that lead to dry skin:

1. With age, the skin loses the ability to fully function the sweat and sebaceous glands, resulting in dehydration;
2. type of climate - in a cold and dry climate, the skin quickly loses moisture due to constant wind and frost;
3. the habit of often taking hot baths and using various gels and scrubs, exfoliating the skin, leads to drying out;
4. the presence of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract or nervous system;
5. poor nutrition with a lack of vitamins and minerals affects the condition of the skin;
6. lack of fluid intake or increased excretion leads to dry skin;
7. the presence of various facial skin diseases: psoriasis, dermatitis, hypothyroidism contributes to drying of the skin.

Skin prone to dryness requires constant care that will suit this skin type and prevent unwanted consequences. Read also: Moisturizing face masks best homemade recipes

The first step to eliminating the problem is to find out the reasons that lead to dry skin and then try not to worsen the defect.

Let's figure out what to do if your skin is flaky and dry:

1. You should pay attention to the facial care products you use. Daily care should include cosmetics for dry skin that can provide good hydration: creams, masks, tonics. You need to choose an option (often by trial and error) that is suitable for caring for this particular skin type.
2. You need to take washing your face seriously. There is no need to rinse it constantly, only when necessary. And, if possible, it is better to immediately lubricate your face with cream to prevent loss of moisture. If you have very dry facial skin, then you can’t wash your face with hot water, only warm water, and finish the process with cool water. This will help improve blood circulation, stimulate metabolic processes and restore the natural balance of the skin.
3. Dry facial skin can be caused by using soap that is not suitable for this skin type. Many varieties simply dry the skin, removing, when washed, the protective layer that retains moisture. You need to try to use soap less and remove dirt from your face with tonic, lotion, and milk. You can also use cream soap, which contains oils and moisturizers. After washing, be sure to apply moisturizer.
4. If you have dry facial skin, it is better to wash your face only in the evening. If you wash off all the fat that has accumulated overnight from your face in the morning, your skin will be left without a protective barrier.
5. It is better to use purified, filtered or boiled water for washing.

If the above conditions are met, but the skin is still very flaky and the feeling of tightness does not go away, a disease may be present. Therefore, it is better to consult a doctor and do the necessary tests.

Treating dry skin at home

Modern cosmetology has in its arsenal a large selection of products aimed at combating this type of facial skin.

Cosmetic facial procedures for dry skin:

1. mechanical or chemical peeling procedure – removes dead cells from the face, renews the skin;
2. salt skin cleansing – using the procedure, you can cleanse the pores of your face from subcutaneous fat, remove blackheads and impurities;
3. collagen mask - will help eliminate dry skin, because... has a tonic, moisturizing and tightening effect;
4. carrying out cosmetic massage – helps improve blood circulation and complexion.

The following procedures can be performed at home:

1. hot compress – will help dilate blood vessels, open pores, restore blood circulation, cleanse dirt and dead cells. In the process of evaporation of water from the surface of the skin, the stratum corneum swells, dry facial skin becomes moisturized, becomes soft and more elastic. The procedure is performed as follows: a towel is folded into a strip, dipped in hot water and applied to the face for 20-30 minutes;
2. herbal steam bath – pour boiling water over dry medicinal herbs (chamomile, celandine) and let boil for 5-10 minutes, place on the table. You need to bend over the broth, cover yourself with a towel and endure the procedure for 10-15 minutes. Rinse your face with cold water and apply cream.

Only you can decide how to remove dry facial skin, in a beauty salon or at home.

Face mask for dry skin

The greatest harm to the structure of dry skin is caused by the external environment: bacteria, microbes, weather conditions, which leads to the appearance of early wrinkles, peeling, and irritation. To prevent the impact of these negative manifestations on the face, you need to constantly take care of the condition of your facial skin.

Despite the fact that there is a large selection of various facial care cosmetics, the simplest and most effective option is to prepare a mask.

How do masks affect facial skin?
Let us highlight the main areas of impact:

1. moisturizing – help retain moisture on the skin of the face, which makes it possible to normalize the water balance;
2. increased elasticity;
3. smooth and tightened facial skin, smoothing out wrinkles;
4. slowing down the aging process, rejuvenating facial skin.

1. The benefit of a face mask for dry skin made at home is that you select its components yourself and you can be sure of their naturalness. To achieve 100% effect from the applied mask, you need to accurately follow the recipe for its preparation.

How to make cosmetic masks for dry skin at home

Traditional medicine recipes contain a large number of recipes for caring for aging and dry skin. The masks that will help moisturize the skin contain only natural ingredients (medicinal plants, fresh vegetables, fruits, honey, sour cream, cream). In addition, they are prepared immediately before use and in the quantity that will be needed to apply only one mask.

To increase efficiency, before the procedure, it is better to steam your face or apply a hot compress for 20-30 minutes to open the pores well and improve the penetration of nutrients into the facial skin.

How often can you do face masks? It is best to apply masks 3 times a week. But depending on the degree of dryness of the skin and the presence of peeling, they can be done more often or less often. During the procedure, you need to relax, your face should be completely still.

Masks are applied from the jawline towards the temporal zone, from the upper lip to the earlobes and from the nose towards the temples. The eye area is not affected; it is first lubricated with a nourishing cream.

The mixture is applied by hand, or with a sponge or swab. The mask is removed with light movements so as not to further injure or stretch the skin. After the procedure, the face is wiped with lotion and lubricated with cream.

An effective mask for dry skin

Owners of this skin type are well aware of how difficult it is to care for it. Moisturizing formulations will not only help maintain the skin's moisture balance, but will also add nutrients, which will help get rid of tightness and flaking of the skin.

To moisturize dry facial skin, you can use crushed oatmeal. A small amount of them should be wrapped in gauze and kept on the face for 25-40 minutes.

Oats will cleanse the skin just as well as a scrub without damaging the top layer. To enhance the effect, you can add essential oils and vitamins A and E to the oatmeal. Wash off the mask with warm or cool water.

Rye bread has similar properties, which should be placed in water to soften it, and then applied to the face for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off the paste and rub your face with tonic. A mask based on sea salt is well suited for cleansing the face; it will soothe irritation and cleanse the upper layer of the epidermis.

Egg yolk will help moisturize the skin and fill it with nutrients. You can mix the yolk with 1 tbsp. spoon of vegetable (olive) or essential oil (mint, lemon, orange), add 1 tbsp. spoon of oatmeal. Apply the composition with massaging movements to the skin of the face, leave for 15-25 minutes, rinse with warm water.

Nourishing mask recipes

Let's give examples of what masks you can make for dry skin.

Honey
Take 30 g of melted honey, half the yolk, 5 drops of grape seed oil. Mix well, apply the composition to the face and décolleté. Leave for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Mustard
Mix a teaspoon of dry mustard with a tablespoon of olive oil. Mix well, keep on face for 5-10 minutes, rinse. Apply cream for dry skin.

Curd
Mix a tablespoon of cottage cheese with 1 tsp. liquid (melted) honey, add warm milk. Leave on face for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off.

Dry face masks will help improve blood circulation, increase the amount of oxygen supplied to skin cells, and protect them from early destruction and aging. Nourishing masks are prepared from fatty natural products (honey, cream, vegetable or essential oils), and the moisturizing procedure is best done in the cold season.

The best masks for dry skin

Dry skin is one of the most annoying and most common skin problems that any of us will face sooner or later. The air of a metropolis, harmful radiation and frequent weather changes make the skin dry and sensitive. When skin becomes dehydrated, it loses its elasticity and sometimes begins to flake, crack and sometimes itch. Dry skin is not a disease and is mainly caused by external factors. However, there are several internal factors that can affect the condition of the skin, such as health conditions and heredity. It's important to start taking care of your skin at the very first sign of dryness because if left untreated, it opens the door for all kinds of bacteria to enter the skin, which can lead to dermatitis. Patches of dry skin can appear anywhere on the body, mainly on the arms, elbows and ankles. On the face, dry skin appears mainly around the mouth, under the eyes and on the cheeks. Next, you will learn the main causes of dryness, and what you can do. homemade masks for dry skin.

Causes of dry skin

1. Dry air - the most common cause of dry skin, especially in winter. Dry air deprives the skin of moisture and leaves it dull and lifeless. Low temperatures, low humidity and strong winds make the situation worse. I experienced a dry skin crisis when I lived for a month in San Cristobal de Las Casas, a Mexican city that is located in the mountains, more than 2 km above sea level. The air there is very thin and dry, and my skin simply withered, there was almost nothing I could do to save it.
2. Prolonged exposure to water, especially hot water, is also a common cause of dry skin. Hot water washes away all the natural oils that protect the skin, tightening it and drying it out.
3. Lack of water also a common cause of dryness, as it leads to dehydration of the skin.
4. Using soap. Soap, like hot water, washes away the natural protective fat layer. Excessive hand washing with soap can dry out the skin so much that in extreme cases it cracks and bleeds, opening it up to infection. Choose mild soaps, or find a good herbal hand wash.
5. Some medicines, for example, diuretics, can have the side effect of dry skin.
6. Diseases, such as eczema, psoriasis, diabetes - also cause dry skin. The thyroid gland can reduce the amount of fat the body produces, resulting in dry, rough skin. Poor nutrition and an unbalanced diet can also lead to dry skin. Hormonal changes, especially with age in women, also dry out the skin.

Home remedies for dry skin:
Caring for dry skin depends on the causes of dryness. That's why over-the-counter products that contain chemicals don't always work, and they also burn a hole in your pocket. But you can use simple homemade recipes to care for dry skin effectively and without damage. Read also: Anti-aging face masks at home

1. Avocado mask

Mix the paste of 1 avocado and 1 banana in a blender. If papaya is available, add a piece.
Apply to face and leave for 15 minutes.
Rinse off with warm water.

1. Egg yolk mask

Take 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon milk powder and 1 teaspoon honey. Apply this paste on your face and all dry areas. Leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

1. Cucumber mask

Cucumber is incredibly beneficial for dry skin. It naturally hydrates dry skin and brightens it. Mash 1 cucumber into a paste and apply to your face. Leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse off. Do this procedure every day for a week, and the results will not keep you waiting.

1. Honey pink mask for dry skin

Take 1 teaspoon honey and mix it with 1 teaspoon rose water. Apply to face and neck. This facial mixture will cleanse the skin, tone it and give the skin a radiance. This is one of the most useful remedies for dry skin.

1. Banana paste

Bananas are also very beneficial for dry skin. Mash 1 banana and apply a mask to your face. Leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse off. Not only the banana itself, but also its peel contains many beneficial elements for the skin. The peel contains a large amount of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that are essential for healthy skin. Rubbing banana peels on dry parts of the skin will reduce skin irritation and restore tenderness and softness to the skin.

Generously apply aloe juice to your face and leave for 30 minutes. If possible, try to avoid ready-made purchased gels and extract it yourself. Just take an aloe leaf (you probably have a pot at home, if not, it’s better to buy one - it will always come in handy), squeeze out the juice and apply it to your face. It is not only a wonderful moisturizer, but also a product that forms a protective layer that protects pores from external pollutants. Aloe juice will make your skin soft and glowing. It also helps remove dead cells and prevents age-related changes.

1. Egg yolk and olive oil mask

Mix 1 egg yolk and 1 teaspoon olive oil and add a few drops of rose oil and lemon juice. Apply the mixture to your face and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse it off with warm water and see the magical result.

1. Oil therapy

Take some olive, almond or coconut oil and do an oil massage before taking a bath. A warm oil massage will be even better. It will make the skin soft and smooth and leave moisture in the skin after the bath.

1. Curd mask

Curd contains high amounts of antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties that will give your skin glow and softness. Apply curd to the skin, you can add a little honey and a few drops of lemon juice. Leave on skin for at least 10 minutes, then rinse. This mask will do wonders for your skin.

1. Almond mask

Soak a few almonds overnight, peel them and grind them into a paste. Add 2 teaspoons milk, 1 teaspoon fine flour and a few drops of lemon juice. Apply the mask to your face and leave for 20 minutes. Then rinse with gentle massage movements with warm water. This will not only help with dry skin, but will also help improve its elasticity.

1. Sour cream and lemon mask

Mix 1 teaspoon of fresh sour cream with 1/4 spoon of turmeric and a few drops of lemon juice. Apply the mixture to your face and leave for 15 minutes. Then massage your face for 5 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

You can also take care of dry skin by making some changes to your diet. Eat foods rich in minerals, proteins and vitamins.

Video: Masks for dry skin

Folk methods of dealing with various skin blemishes, popular due to the lack of any cosmetic products from our grandmothers, do not lose their relevance in the life of a modern woman. Homemade face masks are very popular due to their proven effectiveness and the achievement of good results from their use. Dry facial skin requires special care, since signs of dryness are followed by problems such as wrinkles and sagging. To deal with this correctly, you should know how to moisturize your skin.

Causes of dry skin can be:

1. Natural influences: excessive exposure to the sun, strong wind, cold - can destroy the epidermis and dry the skin.
2. Daily hygiene with tap water saturated with chlorine and other chemicals also does not benefit the skin.
3. Poor nutrition, seasonal vitamin deficiency and general vitamin deficiency, stress.
4. Age factors.

In order to get rid of dryness on the face, the skin needs nutrition and hydration, but not all industrial products are able to provide it with them. Most contain many chemicals and have superficial and short-term effects. The most effective are folk recipes. The best recipes are masks you make yourself.

Rules for using masks

1. The mask should be prepared just before use. Do not make them in advance and for future use; their effectiveness decreases during storage.
2. The mask is always applied to a clean face. Before use, it is advisable to carry out the cleansing procedure with soft natural products: hydrophilic oil or micellar water.
3. Oily masks for dry skin do not require the use of cream afterwards, but masks that tighten and have lifting properties do.
4. Tone your skin after using masks.
5. All recipes for dry skin should be alternated to achieve the best results. Do not always use the same recipe, try different products and their combinations, only in this way, through experimentation, can you understand which masks the skin responds to best.
6. Natural masks have no contraindications and do not cause harm. The only exceptions are allergic reactions. If you are allergic to honey, citrus fruits or any other product, do not apply it to your skin.

Internal effects on the body will help enhance the effect of homemade masks. Try to eat right, take vitamins, walk outdoors more often and your skin will thank you with beauty and radiance.

Homemade mask recipes for dry skin

A scrub that gets rid of dead skin particles increases the penetrating ability of the mask and gives a better final result. You can use it every other day, it is advisable to use different components and alternate the presented recipes.

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Firming mask for dry skin

Result: the effect of tightening the skin and improving its turgor.

Ingredients:

1. boiled potatoes;
2. olive oil.

Preparation and method of application:

Boil potatoes in their skins and mash, add olive oil. You should use only warm, freshly cooked potatoes for the mask and keep it on your face for about 20 minutes. Wash off with contrast.

Moisturizing mask for dry skin

Indications: for dry, irritated skin. Has a long-lasting moisturizing effect and relieves irritation.

Ingredients:

1. dried chamomile flowers;
2. olive oil;
3. pure water.

Brew dry or fresh chamomile flowers for about half an hour, then drain the broth and knead the squeezed flowers with oil. Gently spread the warm chamomile mixture over your face, hold for a while and rinse.

Nourishing mask for dry skin

Ingredients:

1. cottage cheese;
2. honey;
3. milk.

Grind the cottage cheese with honey, bring to medium thickness with milk and heat. Distribute the mask evenly over the face and after about a quarter of an hour, rinse.

Purifying mask for dry skin

Red cosmetic clay is one of the best cleansers and at the same time ex-folio for the skin. A clay mask will delicately cleanse dry skin, act as a soft scrub and remove small keratinization on the face, and also give the skin additional nutrition and hydration.

Ingredients:

1. red cosmetic clay;
2. honey;
3. milk.

Bring the clay to medium thickness with warm milk, add honey. Keep it on your face until the clay dries slightly.

Recipe for dry and aging skin

A rejuvenating mask based on baked apple will help stop aging and give your skin more elasticity.

Ingredients:

1. apple;
2. honey;
3. olive oil.

Bake an apple in the oven, grind its pulp, add honey and olive oil.

For dry and sensitive skin

A cucumber mask tones dry and sensitive skin, nourishes it and helps relieve irritation.

Ingredients:

1. fresh cucumber;
2. sour cream.

For dry acne skin

Acne most often appears on oily skin, but dry skin can also be susceptible to this scourge. Recipes containing fresh citrus juice and cosmetic clay will help fight acne. Clay helps thoroughly cleanse pores and skin, citrus juice tightens pores, and oil is used to nourish dry skin.

Ingredients:

1. green or other clay, ideally ghassoul clay;
2. grape seed oil;
3. grapefruit juice.

Mix clay with oil and grapefruit juice. Use on the face no more than once every 5–7 days, duration – 15–25 minutes, then apply cream.

For dry skin against wrinkles

One of the best ingredients for anti-wrinkle masks is honey. Including it in any mask gives it nourishing and rejuvenating properties.

Ingredients:

1. cereals;
2. honey;
3. sour cream.

Grind the oatmeal in a blender or kitchen chopper into flour, add honey and full-fat sour cream.

Mask for very dry skin

Facial care for very dry skin should include nourishing masks made from egg yolk, rolled oats and honey. They help achieve long-lasting hydration for a dry face.

Ingredients:

1. oatmeal (ground rolled oats);
2. honey;
3. yolk.

Add liquid honey and a spoonful of rolled oats ground into flour into the yolk until you obtain a thick, non-flowing consistency. For very dry skin, the mask should be applied once every 2 days and kept on for 20 minutes.

Recipe for dry skin after 30 years

After 30 years, even normal skin gradually becomes prone to dryness. To nourish dry skin, you should select ingredients that have lifting functions - eggs - both white and yolk, wheat germ oil, oatmeal, aloe juice, natural yogurt, sour cream or heavy cream, as well as whey.

Ingredients:

1. egg white;
2. honey;
3. wheat germ oil;
4. oat flour.

Beat the egg white into a strong foam, carefully mix in honey, butter and oatmeal. Apply the mixture to your face in a thick layer for at least half an hour, then carefully remove with a napkin and cleanse the skin with warm water.

For dry skin after 40 years

At this age, face masks should become a permanent part of facial care. Natural masks are much more effective than industrial ones, and their composition is always clear and accessible. The best products for anti-aging masks are ripe bananas, gelatin, honey, cottage cheese and vegetable oils: olive, almond and wheat germ. All these products can be used to increase hydration and improve skin turgor after 40 years. The gelatin base with cream has proven itself to be excellent. We recommend looking at other face masks after 40 years.

Ingredients:

1. gelatin;
2. heavy cream;
3. honey.

Soak the gelatin in water and leave for half an hour. Then add a little cream and honey and mix with a mixer until smooth. Remove with napkins and rinse with water. Alternate with other anti-aging homemade masks.

For dry skin after 50 years

Homemade products can prolong youth and slow down aging, even if you are over 50. The best products for homemade masks in this case would be egg yolks, honey, glycerin, aloe, potatoes, cottage cheese and sour cream. A good effect is achieved by various combinations of these products, for example, this anti-aging mixture.

Ingredients:

1. potato;
2. yolk;
3. glycerol.

Peel and mash boiled potatoes in their jackets, add the yolk and a little glycerin.

For dry skin from banana

Banana recipes are a quick way to restore healthy glow, freshness and beauty to your skin. Banana against dry skin is quite effective, in addition, it gives almost instant results, i.e. a banana mask can be used as an express method on the eve of an important event where you need to look perfect.

Ingredients:

1. banana;
2. yolk;
3. sour cream.

Grind the pulp of a very ripe banana, add the yolk and sour cream.

For dry skin from honey

It is no coincidence that honey is found in almost any homemade mask for dry skin, because it perfectly softens and nourishes the skin, helps stop peeling and relieve irritation. However, you should not use it on your face in its pure form. It is usually a component of other masks, which is more effective for the skin. Using a bread mask with honey gives good results.

Ingredients:

1. black bread;
2. milk;
3. honey;
4. egg yolk.

Mix the bread soaked in hot milk with the remaining ingredients.

For dry skin from sour cream

Sour cream makes some of the best masks for dry skin, as it can deeply nourish the skin and give it moisture and incredible softness. It is no coincidence that sour cream is a common ingredient in homemade face mask recipes. Additionally, cottage cheese, oatmeal, and potatoes are often used with sour cream. Carrots are a good nourishing and anti-aging product for the skin, and also give the face freshness and lighten freckles.

Ingredients:

1. sour cream;
2. grated carrots or carrot juice.

Finely grate raw carrots, squeeze out the juice or mix the carrot pulp with sour cream.

For dry clay skin

Clay is used in masks most often for a cleansing effect, as well as to tighten pores. When using clay for dry, flaky facial skin, it is advisable to add oil to it - olive, almond or grape skin oil. This gives the mask additional nutritional qualities.

Ingredients:

1. Ghassoul clay;
2. grape skin oil;
3. grapefruit juice.

Heat the oil to a temperature of 30–40°, add to the clay, add a little grapefruit juice and mix. Clay masks are used no more than once a week, as they deeply cleanse the skin and have scrubbing properties.

For dry skin from oatmeal

Oatmeal is a universal component for any mask. Large flakes act as a scrub, and oatmeal ground into flour can thicken the mask, which turns out to be too liquid and inconvenient to apply. A nourishing oatmeal mask can be supplemented with any component - fruits and berries, vegetables, honey, dairy products, eggs, and will only have a positive effect on dry skin. The most common recipe for a mask for dry, flaky facial skin is this.

Ingredients:

1. cereals;
2. Hot milk;
3. honey.

The flakes are poured with hot milk and allowed to brew, then honey is added.

For dry skin from cottage cheese

Suitable not only for moisturizing dry skin, but also helps cope with inflammation and rashes on oily skin.

Ingredients:

1. fatty cottage cheese;
2. milk.

Heat milk and mix with cottage cheese until medium thick, so that it is convenient to apply to the face.

For dry skin from kefir

Adding kefir to a mask for a dry face promotes long-term hydration and is therefore a valuable ingredient. For a recipe with kefir, you should select solid substances, for example, oatmeal, clay, etc., so the mask will be more convenient to apply and hold. Kefir needs to be selected with the highest fat content; along with it, its nutritional qualities for the skin increase.

Ingredients:

1. rolled oats flakes;
2. kefir;
3. egg.

For dry skin from egg

The egg mask nourishes and moisturizes the skin; the yolk is also rich in vitamins and microelements and contains lecithin, which helps nutrients penetrate deep into the skin. Quail eggs have an even richer composition than chicken eggs and can be used whole.

Ingredients:

1. quail or chicken egg;
2. avocado.

Mix and apply to facial skin for 15-20 minutes, rinse with warm water. Afterwards, apply moisturizer.

Video recipe: Homemade mask for dry skin at home

Reviews about the application

I love oat masks! The skin after them is fresh and renewed. I made a mask with oatmeal and honey, sour cream, and kefir - the result is always amazing. The skin becomes hydrated and more natural!

Svetlana, 33 years old

I have very dry skin. Thanks for so many healthy recipes! My favorite is the egg mask, but now I’ll try everything.

"Author of the article: Veronika Belova": Graduated with honors from the LOKON Academy of Beauty Industry. Mother of a beautiful child. I like to experiment, I constantly try different products, masks (including cooking with my own hands), techniques that can make us beautiful and healthy. I'm on VKontakte - write, I'm always glad.