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• To step
• Method 1 of 4: Make a creamy avocado mask
• Method 2 of 4: Make a hydrating banana mask
• Method 3 of 4: Prepare a hydrating pumpkin mask
• Method 4 of 4: Mix a moisturizing face mask with strawberries
• Tips
• Necessities
• Make a creamy avocado mask
• Make a hydrating banana mask
• Prepare a hydrating pumpkin mask
• Mix a hydrating face mask with strawberries

Dry skin can itch, feel rough and irritated, but if your facial skin is dry, it can also look ugly. Using a facial mask is an ideal way to strongly moisturize your face and soften the skin. You don't even have to go out for an expensive drug in the store.Using ingredients you may already have, such as an avocado, banana, canned pumpkin, or strawberries, you can create a variety of hydrating masks to treat dry skin.

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Method 1 of 4: Make a creamy avocado mask

1. Puree an avocado. Cut an avocado in half with a sharp knife and remove the stone. Spoon the pulp from one half of the fruit and put it in a bowl. Puree the avocado with a fork until you get a fairly smooth paste.
   • If you are using a small avocado, you may need to take the pulp out of both halves to use for your mask. You should have enough for a mask that you can apply all over your face.
   EXPERT TIP

   Mix the avocado with yogurt, olive oil and honey. When you have mashed the avocado, add two tablespoons (30 ml) of plain yogurt, one teaspoon (5 ml) of olive oil, and one tablespoon (15 ml) of organic honey in the bowl. Mix the ingredients completely with the help of a spoon so that you get a smooth paste.

   • If the mask seems too runny and you only used half of the avocado, add a little more pulp to thicken the mask.
   • The omega fatty acids in the avocado and olive oil help repair the cracks between the skin cells that can occur when the skin is dehydrated.
   • Honey and yogurt are soothing ingredients that help moisturize and soften the skin.
2. Apply the mask and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. When you have mixed the mask, gently apply it all over your face with your fingers. Let the mask sit on your facial skin for 15 to 20 minutes to allow time for the omega fatty acids in the avocado and olive oil to soak in.
   • Be careful when applying the mask along your hairline. The honey can make your hair very sticky.
3. Rinse the mask from your skin with warm water. After leaving the mask on for at least 15 minutes, rinse it off your face above the sink with warm water. Since the mask can be quite tacky, it is a good idea to use a washcloth to help remove the mask.
   • Rinse your skin thoroughly, especially along your hairline.

Method 2 of 4: Make a hydrating banana mask

1. Puree a banana. Peel a banana and cut it in half horizontally. Place half of the banana in a bowl and mash it with a fork until you have a mostly smooth paste.
   • Bananas are high in vitamin A, which aids in cell turnover to keep your skin soft and flaky.
2. Add honey and oatmeal. When you have mashed the banana, add a tablespoon (15 ml) of honey and four tablespoons (25 grams) of oatmeal to the bowl. Mix the ingredients with a spoon until you get a smooth mask.
   • If the mask is too thick, you can add a tablespoon (15 ml) of milk to thin it out a bit.
   • Honey helps to moisturize the skin and naturally has antibacterial properties that help soothe dry and itchy skin.
   • Oatmeal is a natural exfoliator that can help remove dry and dead skin cells from your face.
3. Apply the mask to your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. When you have mixed the mask, gently apply it to your face and neck with your fingers. Let it sit on your skin for 15 to 20 minutes for the ingredients to do their job.
   • Making circular movements with your fingers when applying the mask will help the oatmeal exfoliate your skin better.
4. Rinse the mask off your skin with warm water. When 15 to 20 minutes have passed, rinse the mask off your skin with warm water. Use a washcloth if you can't rinse the mask off easily, but be careful to avoid skin irritation.
   • To get even more benefit from the mask, apply a moisturizer immediately after rinsing off your skin.

Method 3 of 4: Prepare a hydrating pumpkin mask

1. Mix a pumpkin with yogurt, honey and herbs in a food processor. In a food processor or blender, mix 450 grams of canned pumpkin with four tablespoons (60 ml) of low-fat vanilla yogurt, 4 tablespoons (60 ml) of honey and one teaspoon (5 grams) of pumpkin spice. Puree the ingredients until you get a smooth mixture.
   • Pumpkin is full of antioxidants, Vitamin A and Vitamin C, which help to moisturize and soften the skin.
   • If you don't like the scent, you don't have to add pumpkin spice.
2. Massage the mask into your skin and let it absorb. When you have completely mixed the ingredients of the mask, gently massage the mask into your skin with your fingers. Make sure to apply a fairly thick layer all over your face. Leave the mask on your skin for 10 to 15 minutes.
   • If you don't want to apply the mask with your hands, you can use a flat makeup brush like a foundation brush to smooth the mask onto your face.
3. Rinse the mask off your skin with warm water. After leaving the mask on your face for at least 10 minutes, rinse it off with warm water. If that doesn't work, use a soft microfiber cloth to help remove the mask.

Method 4 of 4: Mix a moisturizing face mask with strawberries

1. Mix strawberries with bee pollen, raw honey, mayonnaise and lavender oil. In a large bowl, mix 10 fresh strawberries with 85 grams of bee pollen, three tablespoons (45 ml) of raw honey, one tablespoon (15 ml) of mayonnaise with olive oil and a few drops of lavender oil. Beat the ingredients with a whisk until completely mixed.
   • Strawberries contain vitamin C and are packed with alpha hydroxy acids, which help exfoliate dry, dead skin cells.
   • Bee pollen granules from the health food store also help exfoliate dry skin so that the moisturizing honey can penetrate the skin better.
   • The olive oil-based mayonnaise helps to moisturize and soften your skin, while also nourishing the skin with powerful antioxidants.
   • The lavender oil gives the mask an aromatherapeutic touch. If you don't like the smell of lavender, use your favorite essential oil to scent the mask.
2. Apply the mask to your face and relax for 20 minutes. When the ingredients are completely mixed, gently apply the mask to your face with your fingers. After applying, lie down and relax for about 20 minutes to get the most benefit from the mask.
   • Keep the mask away from your eyes when you apply it.
3. Rinse the mask off your face with warm water. When 20 minutes have passed, use a washcloth and warm water to gently remove the mask. Rinse your face with lukewarm water and then apply your favorite moisturizer.

Tips

• Make sure to wash your face before applying a mask. It's also a good idea to exfoliate your skin with a facial scrub to make it easier for the mask to absorb into the skin.
• For best results, use a hydrating mask once or twice a week to help soothe dry skin.
• Your dry skin may have a medical cause. If the home remedies are not providing the relief you want, see your doctor to determine if there is an underlying cause that needs to be treated to achieve healthy skin.
• In winter you often suffer from dry skin due to the low humidity and dry wind. Consider using a humidifier in your home to combat the dry air before it affects your skin.

Necessities

Make a creamy avocado mask

• 1 avocado
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of organic honey
• Come on
• Fork
• Spoon

Make a hydrating banana mask

• ½ banana
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of honey
• 4 tablespoons (25 grams) of oatmeal
• Come on
• Fork
• Spoon

Prepare a hydrating pumpkin mask

• 450 grams of canned pumpkin
• 4 tablespoons (60 ml) low-fat vanilla yogurt
• 4 tablespoons (60 ml) of honey
• 1 teaspoon (5 grams) pumpkin spice
• Blender or food processor

Mix a hydrating face mask with strawberries

• 10 fresh strawberries
• 85 grams of bee pollen
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of raw honey
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) mayonnaise with olive oil
• A few drops of lavender oil
• Big bowl
• Whisk