Black skin is beautiful and one way of leaving it glowing is by using homemade face masks for dry skin. You may think of preserving it using different moisturizers. However, your dry skin requires different products to address your skin concerns and sensitivity.
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Besides the masks being fragrance-free, the ingredients are easy to find and cruelty-free.
Could you be experiencing hormonal breakouts, some of these masks will assist you. However, it’s always ideal to consult a board-certified dermatologist to correctly prescribe what your skin needs.
Let’s explore 7 homemade face masks for dry skin to make you glow. These masks will help your dry skin in three main ways:
- Hydration
- Helps to exfoliate
- Brighten your skin
Please note that the information provided here shouldn’t be substituted for medical advice. This article is solely for educational purposes.
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Before Using Face Masks for Dry Skin
- Steam your face before applying the mask to open your pores and allow the ingredients to penetrate deeper
- Water intake is key to a glowing skin, therefore stay hydrated always
- To check for any allergic reactions, apply it on a small area of your skin.
- Ensure your meals contain skin nourishing foods.
7 Face Masks for Dry skin
Honey and Avocado Mask
Key ingredients:
- A ripe avocado
- A tablespoon of honey
- Tablespoon of plain yogurt(optional)
Steps
- On a bowl, mash the avocado until smooth
- Add in your honey and yogurt(if it’s available)
- When the mixture is smooth, apply on your dry face and neck. Avoid the eye area.
- Rinse with warm water after relaxing for 15-20 minutes
The avocado is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, thus nourishing your dry skin and helping in hydration. Honey is a natural humectant. This means, it’ll draw moisture from the air into your skin.
Similarly, yogurt contains lactic acid, which gently exfoliates and helps to brighten your skin.
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Oat and Honey Mask
Oat and honey mask. Video Credit: LaShonda Capri
Ingredients
- Quarter cup of oats
- Two tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon milk(optional)
Mixing process
- Crush oats to a fine powder
- Add honey and milk(if available) and mix to a paste
- On a damp face and neck, apply the mixture evenly and let it sit for 20 minutes.
- Using warm water, rinse and pat dry.
Oatmeal absorbs excess oil on your skin. It also helps in assisting acne prone skin. It contains natural cleansers known as saponins. Therefore it helps exfoliate your skin by removing oil and dirt from clogged pores.
Using honey in your skincare leaves you nourished, soothed and hydrated.
Brown Sugar and Coconut Oil Mask
Making a brown sugar mask. Video credit: itsTinaJai
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- Half teaspoon honey(optional)
- Few drops of essential oils(optional and should be according to your skin type)
Mixing Ingredients
- If your coconut oil has solidified, gently melt it
- Mix the brown sugar, coconut oil, honey (optional), and essential oil (optional). Stir until well blended
- Gently massage the mixture onto your clean, damp face, avoiding the eye area
- Relax and wait for 15 minutes
- With warm water, rinse the mask and pat your face dry. Apply a moisturizer cream to help lock in the hydration.
Adjust the ratio of brown sugar to coconut oil depending on your skin type. If you have oily skin, use more brown sugar. If you have dry skin, use more coconut oil.
Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer and also occlusive. Besides, it’s used to remove the outer layer of dead skin cells.
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You can add one tablespoon of ground oatmeal to boost exfoliation and is also ideal for acne-prone skin. Also, you may consider adding turmeric and avocado to this mixture. Other people mix coconut oil with butter, especially the Shea butter.
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Turmeric and Yogurt Mask
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
- Half teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
Procedure
- Smoothly mix the three ingredients
- Apply the mixture on your face and avoid the eye area
- Relax for 15 minutes and don’t wait for long as the turmeric can stain
- Clean yourself with warm water and pat dry
Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and brightening features, thus helping to improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation and give your skin a natural glow. Yogurt contains lactic acid, which helps to exfoliate and brighten the skin.
Dark chocolate mask
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon chocolate
- Half tablespoon salt
- Half tablespoon sugar
- A third cup of milk
Mixing Procedure
- Melt the dark chocolate until smooth
- Add the sugar, salt, and milk
- Before you apply on your face and neck, ensure the mixture has cooled down
- After 20 minutes and use warm water to rinse
Dark chocolate face masks are popular for high concentration of antioxidants found in dark chocolate. While research on their effectiveness is still ongoing, many people enjoy using them for their at-home spa experience and potential skin-boosting properties.
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Strawberry and Yogurt Mask
- Quarter cup strawberries
- Quarter cup plain yogurt
Procedure
- Mash ripe strawberries into a pulp
- Mix with plain yogurt into a smooth paste
- Apply on your face and neck while you cover your eye area
- Relax for 15 minutes then use warm water to rinse.
Strawberries contain natural alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) that gently exfoliate dead skin cells, revealing a brighter and smoother complexion. Also, they’re a good source of vitamin C, an antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage and helps promote collagen production for firmer skin.
Aloe Vera and Cucumber Mask
Mixing aloe vera and cucumber face mask. Video credit: Khichi Beauty
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Aloe vera gel
- Cucumber
Mixing Procedure
- Blend or make a smooth cucumber puree
- Mix with the aloe vera gel
- Apply the gel mask on your neck and face and avoid the eye area
- Rinse with warm water after relaxing for 20 minutes.
This mixture is one of the hydrating face masks.
Both aloe vera and cucumber are known for their high water content, making them ideal for skin dryness. Aloe vera’s gel also contains hyaluronic acid, a powerful humectant that attracts and retains moisture.
Similarly, they also have calming properties that help soothe irritated or sunburned skin. The cooling sensation of cucumber is especially refreshing on hot days.
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Besides hydrating your dry skin, these face masks for dry skin will also help reduce wrinkles and fine lines. To take care of your skin barrier, choose the ideal face mask for your skin. If you want to use overnight masks, do more research on what will suit you.
For healthy and radiant glow, be consistent in your skincare routine.
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