Homemade facial recipes for dry skin

There isn't much a good face mask can't cure. They're just as amazing at taking the stress out of a crappy day in the office as they are at banishing unsightly parched patches, minimising pores and zapping blemishes. But instead of raiding the Selfridges beauty hall for your next mask fix, you might want to look a little closer to home. We have a refreshing face mask tutorial coming at you tomorrow made with TMR Colloidal Silver and activated charcoal.

The list of culprits that can cause dry skin is a long one, from daily bathing habits think hot showers and scrubbing yourself dry with a towel and wicked winter weather to a lack of natural oils in your skin as you age. Instead, consider adding a natural remedy to your skin care routine at home. In fact, the ingredients for these dry-skin remedies might already be in your kitchen. Natural oils and remedies tend to be pure, Dr. Lopez says, which makes them a better choice for many people. These, along with products that contain alcohol and fragrances, can cause irritation or an allergic reaction, or dry out your skin. Unlike water-based lotions and creams or those containing preservatives, pure oils have a natural base, making them great dry-skin remedies.

Add hydration back into rough, dry skin with this moisturizing mask. And thanks to soothing ingredients, like honey and yogurt, your skin will feel incredibly soft and plump—if a little sticky. Just rinse well around the hairline. If you're searching for a brighter, more glowing complexion—and why wouldn't you be? The enzymes in the papaya are a natural exfoliator, so they go to work sloughing off dead skin cells, while the honey and egg white bind the mask together.

We all strive for soft, supple, glowing skin. Too often, however, this goal is thwarted by the very skin we are trying to improve. Dryness, excess oil, and acne leave that youthful, smooth skin out of reach. Oily skin can be deceptively difficult to treat. For soft, healthy, shine-free skin, try this banana and honey hydrating face mask.