Three Homemade Face Masks to Treat Dry Skin in Winter

Posted on: 7 October 2015

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Is your skin feeling drier than usual as the weather starts to cool off? It's not abnormal to develop dry skin at this time of year, since the air in the winter tends to be drier. Before you rush to the store and spend a fortune on moisturizing creams and masks, though, try making one of these homemade masks. All three call for safe, easy-to-find ingredients and are designed to add moisture back to your dry, flaky skin.

Honey and Yogurt Mask

Honey is a natural moisturizer. It is full of antioxidants that help rejuvenate your skin and encourage it to heal. Yogurt's creaminess is sure to leave your face feeling soft.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Place the honey in a small, microwave-safe bowl and microwave it for 10 seconds to make it easier to work with. Stir in the yogurt. Apply the mask to your face and let it sit for at least 10 minutes. Rinse it away with cool water, then pat your face dry with a towel.

Coconut Oil and Lavender

This is a very heavy, rich face mask that is best used on days that your skin is super dry. The coconut oil is a very effective natural moisturizer, and lavender will help soothe any chafed, chapped skin.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lavender

Grind the lavender with a mortar and pestle until it resembles a smooth paste. Add the coconut oil (it should be a solid at room temperature), and stir well. Apply the mixture to your face and let it sit for 20 minutes. Wipe away the oil, then wash your face with a mild soap.

Cucumber and Yogurt

If your skin is very sensitive, this mask is a good choice because the cucumber is light and soothing while the yogurt gently delivers a touch of moisture.

Ingredients:

  • 1 thin slice of cucumber, peel removed
  • 2 tablespoons yogurt

Mash the cucumber with a fork as thoroughly as possible. Stir in the yogurt. Apply the mask to your face—it will be thin, so you will want to do this over the sink—and let it work for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse it away with cool water and pat your face dry.

If none of these masks seem to give you relief from dry, flaky skin, talk to a dermatologist. He or she will be able to recommend some lifestyle changes and perhaps some medicated skincare products to add moisture back to your skin and have you feeling fresh again. Find an establishment in your area like Friedrich Tomas J MD to get started.