38) HOMEMADE MASK AND SCRUB FOR DRY SKIN

Are you one of the lucky ones to have normal skin in your teens, twenties, thirties and well into your forties without using any skincare products? 



Do you will find that in your fifties, the texture of your skin suddenly becomes dry, rough and visible lines are appearing around your eyes, forehead and corners of your lips? Does your skin feels tight after washing your face?  


This is because as our skin ages, moisture will be lost due to reduction in collagen production as well as exposure to the sun and air conditioning over the years have finally taken its toll on your skin which has changed from normal to dry and dehydrated. 

It is not too late to slowdown the ageing process by trying out the recipes below which can  help restore the moisture to your skin.

Dry, Chapped Skin (Recipes Also Good for Mature Skin)

Homemade Face Mask

Avocado

Avocados and honey are particularly moisturizing. This mask is particularly great for mature, wrinkled and dry skin. It's best to use a ripe, fresh, organic avocado. Make sure to mash it up into a creamy pulp.

Ingredients:

• ½ avocado
• ¼ cup honey

Preparation:

A classic recipe for dry skin. Mash the avocado in a bowl, then stir in honey.
Apply to skin and leave for 10 minutes.
Rinse face with a cool washcloth.

Aloe Vera

Homemade Milk Mask for Dry Skin

Milk works beautifully to moisturize dry skin. This recipe makes a mask for two

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp powdered milk
• 1 tbsp runny honey
• 1 tsp aloe vera gel
• 2 drops essential oil

Preparation:

This is a classic milk mask for the face. Mix ingredients well, apply to face, let sit for 15 minutes, wash off with warm water. This recipe is enough for two. 

Brown Sugar Scrub

Brown Sugar

Brown sugar is a wonderful natural exfoliant that works for all skin types. You can also use it on chapped lips by mixing brown sugar with honey and massaging into lips.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tsp (more or less, add drops if you need them) of olive oil or extra virgin coconut oil

Preparation:

Olive Oil

Put the brown sugar in your palm
Add the olive or coconut oil
Stir in your palm with your finger, creating a paste.  
Add or less as needed
Massage into skin in a circular motion.
Rinse off with warm water.
Press a warm washcloth into face.

Slather your skin in your favorite moisturizer or follow with a moisturizing mask.


Please read "Homemade Masks and Scrubs For All Skin Types" to find out the recipe for a moisturizing mask.

My next topic for discussion is, " 39) HOMEMADE MASK FOR COMBINATION OR SENSITIVE SKIN".


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Until my next post, "Here's to your health!"

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