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• Method 1 of 4: Using moisturizing skincare products
• Method 2 of 4: Getting the best out of face masks
• Method 3 of 4: Using natural solutions
• Method 4 of 4: Get enough fluids
• Tips

Moisturizing your skin keeps your face healthy and gives it a nice glow. Keeping your face hydrated, while achievable, isn't a quick fix. To moisturize your face, you may need to make changes to your diet and daily skincare routine. If your face is already dehydrated, you may need additional treatment to get moisture into your skin and treat dry or irritated skin.

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Method 1 of 4: Using moisturizing skincare products

1. Buy a water-based moisturizer. Petroleum-based moisturizing creams can dry out your skin, especially during the cold winter months. Try a water-based moisturizer with natural ingredients to nourish and moisturize your face.
   • Look for moisturizers made from the following products (as alternatives to petroleum products): cocoa butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil, lanolin, olive oil, shea butter, or tallow.
2. Choose skin care products based on aloe vera to reduce irritation. Aloe can relieve skin irritation and flakiness caused by dryness. Aloe vera can moisturize your skin and relieve redness or itching.
   • Try an aloe vera skin mask to directly address facial skin dryness.
3. Use a nourishing oil when your face is dry. If your face is already dehydrated, a nourishing oil can restore the moisture content of your skin. Apply a few drops of the conditioning oil to your moisturizing cream to lock in as much moisture as possible.
   • Nourishing oil with olive oil and jojoba is effective in the treatment of dry skin.
4. Look for facial care products specifically designed for your skin type. Naturally oily skin has different moisturizing needs than sensitive skin, just like young or mature skin. Determining the root cause of your dry skin can help you find the right treatments.
   • If you don't know what's causing your skin problems, see a dermatologist who can identify your skin type and help you find the right products.
5. Exfoliate your face 1-2 times a week. Exfoliating your face removes dead skin cells and helps moisturizers or other products penetrate deep into the skin. Use a washcloth to rub your face in a circular motion, then rinse with lukewarm water.
   • Don't scrub more than once or twice a week. Excessive scrubbing of your hood can cause cracks and irritation.

Method 2 of 4: Getting the best out of face masks

1. Choose a face mask with moisturizing ingredients. Each face mask treats different skin conditions, and masks made from certain ingredients can keep your skin smoother than others. Look for masks that contain hyaluronic acid or ceramides, which repair dry skin and help retain moisture.
   • If you prefer natural face masks, make or purchase a citrus, honey, almond oil, egg or avocado mask.
2. Apply face masks after shower, not before. While it may seem natural to use a face mask before you shower, steam from the shower can open your pores so your skin can absorb more of the moisturizing ingredients. If you are not in a hurry, take a shower before applying a face mask.
   • If you applied a mask before taking a bath, leave it on during the bath so that your skin can benefit from the steam.
3. Let your mask sit for 10-15 minutes before removing it again. Removing your mask a few minutes after you put it on does not give your skin enough time to absorb the moisturizing materials. Keep your mask on for at least 10 minutes, unless stated otherwise.
4. Try a double mask for more hydrating benefits. When applying a mask twice, apply one mask first, rinse it off and then apply another mask. Since face masks are most effective when your pores are open, take advantage of the moment and apply two different moisturizing masks.
   • Stick to two face packs in a day. Your skin can only absorb a limited amount of minerals before it becomes oversaturated.
   • Do not apply one mask on top of another. Wash off the first mask first.

Method 3 of 4: Using natural solutions

1. Try honey-based skincare products. Honey is a humectant, a substance that binds to your skin and helps restore moisture balance. Buy natural skin care products that contain honey, make a honey face mask, or replace your usual face soap with honey for a few weeks and check if it gives positive results.
   • For example, you could make a facial cleanser with milk and honey. Mix a small amount of milk and honey in a bowl and then pat it on your face with a cotton ball.
2. Apply an oatmeal mask or cleanser to your skin. Oatmeal skincare treatments have an exfoliating effect and can prepare your skin for moisturisers. Try a honey and oatmeal face mask to restore moisture to your skin. You can make this by mixing ground oats, honey and water in a bowl - apply this on your face. You can also buy oatmeal treatments with milk or yogurt to cleanse your pores.
3. Eat avocado to keep your skin hydrated. Lipids are good for moisturizing your skin. Avocado, in particular, contains healthy fats that keep your skin supple without increasing your bad cholesterol. Aim for 1-2 servings of avocado per week with your regular diet to reap the benefits of skin care.
   • Avocado also softens and moisturizes your skin.
   • Avocados are also a great moisturizing ingredient for a face mask.
4. Wash your skin with olive oil to moisturize it. Olive oil is known to make dry skin more supple. After bathing or showering, rub a coin-sized amount of olive oil onto your face so that the steam can increase its absorption. Leave the olive oil on for 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse with cold water.
   • Like honey, olive oil is a moisturizing agent.

Method 4 of 4: Get enough fluids

1. Drink plenty of water every day. While drinking water will not directly increase the water content of your skin, it will help rid your body and skin of harmful toxins. Drinking more water can help keep your skin healthy and sensitive to moisture.
   • No single water drinking recommendation is right for everyone. On average, it is recommended that men drink 3.7 liters of water and women 2.7 liters of water per day.
   • Do not drink large amounts of water in the hope of moisturizing your skin. As long as you drink a normal amount of water, your skin will benefit.
2. Apply sunscreen before exposing your face to direct sunlight. UV rays can weaken your skin barrier and rob your skin of moisture. Wear a sunscreen and reapply it frequently during the day in the summer, or when you are out for long periods of time.
3. Wash your face with lukewarm or cold water. Warm water can dry out your skin and destroy the healing properties of your skincare products. Cool water is great for rinsing your face, but lukewarm water is better if you have sensitive skin.
4. Take vitamins that promote moisture absorption of the skin. Healthy skin usually equates to a hydrated face, and vitamins can help keep your skin healthy. Consider taking supplements that contain vitamin B, vitamin C and omega-3 acids.
   • If you don't like taking vitamin supplements, eat vitamin-rich foods such as bananas, broccoli, nuts and seeds, spinach, strawberries, lemons, potatoes, and pears.
5. Sleep with a humidifier in your room. Humidifiers can not only humidify a room, but also moisturize dehydrated skin. If you live in a dry climate or dry seasons have arrived, put a humidifier in your room to soothe your skin.
   • Ideally, the humidity in your room should be between 30 and 50 percent.
6. Moisten your skin more often in dry weather. Some people notice that their skin feels more dry in the winter, while others have more problems in the summer. If you notice a seasonal cycle when it comes to your skin concerns, make sure your skin is supplied with satisfactory moisture all season long.
   • Since dry weather often causes skin dehydration, moving to a climate with low humidity can cause skin conditions similar to a drier season.
   • For example, you could take care of your skin with a moisturizing cream twice a day, instead of once a day.

Tips

• If you have eczema, you may need to get treatment to keep your skin from drying out.
• Apply skin care products right after a bath or shower to help them absorb into your skin.
• Regardless of which treatments you try, consider seeing a dermatologist if your skin remains dry or dehydrated.