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Face pack for those with combination skin

Face pack for those with combination skin

Then there are some people who have a combination of skin types. These people usually have oily skin on the nose and forehead while the skin around the eyes and cheeks are dry. In such cases, it is necessary to first clean the central region using astringent while the rest of the face has to be dabbed with cold milk.

Then a face mask of half a cup of powdered dry peas, three spoons of curds, the juice of one lemon and half a cup of papaya pulp has to be made. This mask has to be applied for about 20 minutes after which you have to wash your face using ice-cold water. It is even better to rub the T-Zone area with an ice cube that is dipped in rose water. By doing this, enlarged pores and blackheads are prevented. You could also try freezing a tray of rose water ice cubes so that you can rub your face with them whenever required in the day; preferably after a bath as this is when the pores get opened.

Face masks for those with normal skin

Face masks for those with normal skin

Just like dry and oily skin, there are many masks useful for use on normal skin. The avocado pear mask is one of them where you have to mash or liquidize half an avocado pear with a teaspoon of sunflower oil. This mixture has to be applied to the face and neck while avoiding the eye and lip area. Leave this mask on for about ten minutes and then wash it off using warm water.

How avocado helps those with oily skin

How avocado helps those with oily skin

Avocado Face MaskAnother face mask popular amongst people with oily skin is one with avocado. Take a teaspoon of lemon juice, the white of an egg and half an avocado that is mashed into a pulp. Put all the ingredients in a blender to get a green mixture. Wash your face and neck thoroughly and apply the face mask. Relax for about 20 minutes and then rinse and pat dry. Using a skin tonic or cold astringent after the face mask works wonders too.

Another great oily skin face mask is one where you mash six strawberries with a teaspoon of brandy, two spoons of breadcrumbs, a few drops of rose water and two spoons of fuller’s earth. Mix all these ingredients well and apply the thick layer on the face and neck and leave it on for about 20 minutes. It is the vitamin C and the acidic properties found in strawberries that leave the skin sparkling clean. The breadcrumbs help in exfoliation while the fullers’ earth tightens the pores. The brandy is added to provide that extra glow to the face.

How to make a face mask for oily skin using strawberries and oatmeal

How to make a face mask for oily skin using strawberries and oatmeal

Strawberries Face MaskAnother face mask for oily skin is to take some raw oatmeal to be mixed with lemon juice and a lightly beaten egg. Apply this mask and leave it on for a few minutes and wash. You find that it works wonders to you oily skin. Strawberries too are very helpful for oily skin as it helps in maintaining balance in the skin.

Using a handful of strawberries, you have to crush them and apply on the face for a few minutes. Wash off and feel the difference. Honey is something that is very good not only for dry skin, but also for oily skin. Use a mixture of a teaspoon of honey and pureed peach, apply it, wash it after a few minutes and realize the difference in your skin.

How to use Fuller’s earth as a face mask for oily skin

How to use Fuller’s earth as a face mask for oily skin

Fuller's Earth Face MaskThe Fuller’s earth mask is another great mask for oily skin. You need about 1 tablespoon of fuller’s earth and rose water to make the solution for this mask. This paste has to be spread over the face, especially if you have blemishes on the face or if the face is greasy. If you don’t have rose water, you can always use witch hazel as a substitute. The orange mask is also a good face mask for oily skin.
To make this mask, you need half a cup of oatmeal, some glycerin, a little egg white and the juice of half an orange to make a paste. The egg white has to be beaten, and then the oatmeal and juice has to be added to it. The glycerin is used to moisturize the skin while the egg white helps get rid of wrinkles. The orange juice acts to feed the skin. This mask is wonderful in opening pores and to rejuvenate greasy complexions. So this mask can also be used by people with normal skin.

Another mask effective in rejuvenating oily skin is the Kaolin mask. To make this mask, you need 3 tsp of kaolin and half a tsp of rose water, glycerin and tincture of benzoin. You can find both kaolin and tincture of benzoin in the drug shop. On making this mask, it has to be applied with a brush, to be left for 30 minutes and then washed off using warm water. With this face mask, you find that your skin appears soft and smooth and emits a glowing color.

Tips for face masks for people with oily skin

Tips for face masks for people with oily skin

Oily Skin Face Mask
It is possible to recognize a person with oily skin with the constant shine that the skin emits. This is because oily skin has lots of sebum that prevents the skin from drying out. However there is a disadvantage with oily skin that it accumulates much more dust and dirt than dry skin.

People with oily skin are advised to clean it with just soap and water. Use warm water to rinse the dirt, and then cold water to rinse the skin. Astringents and toners are required for oily skin, along with non-greasy light liquid cleansers.

There are numerous face masks catered for those with oily skin like the cucumber and milk mask and the honey mask. To use a honey mask, you have to first dip your fingers into a bowl of fresh, warm water and then dip it into honey. The honey has to be spread over the face and throat using upward movements while avoiding the eyes. Let the honey get absorbed into the skin and then wash it with warm water. You will find your skin glowing like pearls.

Cucumber Face MaskThe cucumber and milk mask is the perfect mask for lightening the skin, cleaning and toning it and for getting rid of sunburn. You first have to extract the juice of a cucumber. Keep the pith for use later as an extra cleaning material. Then add the white of an egg and some milk powder and rose water to the cucumber juice to give a beautiful smell to the face mask. This paste should then be spread over the face and neck where you are provided with toning and moisturizing to the face. Leave it on for a few minutes and then wipe it off using the pith. This is a great face mask for women of all ages and is completely natural with no side effects.

Tips for nourishment of dry skin

Tips for nourishment of dry skin

Dry skin can be treated well using honey with rose oil. This combination is very effective in treating wrinkles and puffiness in the face. You just have to combine two tablespoons of honey, 2 teaspoons of sweet almond oil and 3 to 5 drops of rose essential oil to form a mixture. You then apply it to your clean face and neck, to relax for about fifteen minutes. Then you just have to rinse with tepid water and pat dry and relish the results.

Some face masks for dry skin

Some face masks for dry skin

Face Masks for Dry SkinThe milk cream and turmeric mask is a great face mask for dry skin. You need ½ teaspoon of rose water, 1 tbsp of thick milk cream or a pinch of turmeric powder for this face mask. You first have to add a small pinch of turmeric powder and the rose water to the thick milk cream. This has to be applied to your face arms and left for a couple of hours. Then you have to bathe with warm water and soap and wash off all the cream to leave your skin radiant and glowing.

The multani mitti face mask of course, uses Fuller’s earth and cream. You just have to make a paste of multani mitti or Fuller’s earth and some cream and spread this mixture on the face. This has to be left dry for an hour and then the face washed with cold water. Just see how fresh and clean your face looks now!

Face MaskThe honey and egg yolk mask is a great mask for dry skin. You need a tsp of egg yolk and a tsp of honey along with a few drops of olive oil or Vitamin E oil. The honey and egg yolk has to be mixed and then the olive oil or Vitamin E oil mixed to the mixture thoroughly. This mixture has to then be spread on the face evenly, and let to dry for about half an hour. You then rinse and dry it to find your skin displaying a new radiance.

For the honey and oatmeal mask, you have to mix some ground oatmeal with honey and apply evenly on the face. This face mask then has to be let to dry and rinsed off to find a new radiance to the face.

How to make a homemade face mask for dry skin

How to make a homemade face mask for dry skin

Homemade Face MaskThis homemade face mask uses honey and avocados which are particularly moisturizing in character. Take ½ an avocado and ¼ cup of honey. You then have to mash the avocado into a bowl, wherein you stir in the honey. This mixture has to be applied to the skin and left for ten minutes. Then you just have to run a wash cloth under cool water and rinse your face. Your face looks much moister than before.

Then again there is a milk mask that is best for dry skin. This is a recipe that provides enough for two face masks. Take a teaspoon of powdered milk and aloe vera gel and a tablespoon each of almonds that were pulverized in a food processor, and runny honey. Mix all these ingredients well, along with two drops of essential oil, and apply to your face. Leave the face mask on for about 15 minutes, and then wash with warm water. There is a great difference in your face texture with repeated use of this face mask.

How to make face masks that fits dry skin

How to make face masks that fits dry skin

Dry Skin Face MaskIf you need extra nourishment, you could make a pack of a mixture of about ten almonds, four tablespoons of full cream milk, two spoons of oatmeal, two spoons of china clay, a mashed avocado and the juice of half a lemon. Apply this mixture on the face and leave it on for 20 minutes after which you have to dampen some cotton wool with cold milk to wipe it off. Then splash your face with cold water, apply some light moisturizer and take a look at your rejuvenated dry skin!
If you have dry skin, then it is better to try out a coconut mask or the tomato pulp mask. To make a tomato face mask, you have to crush some tomatoes and drink the juice. The pulp then has to be spread over the face where it tightens the skin and closes the pores. This is a face mask that works at refining your skin from the inside.

For the coconut mask, you need sufficient coconut oil to spread on your face and some rose water for rinsing. First you have to massage the coconut oil gently to your face. Then you have to take a towel and after dipping it in hot water and wringing it out, spread it over your face. It is better to lie down when doing this as the circulation will help absorb the oil. This process has to be repeated four to five times and then the face has to be rinsed with warm water. Rose water is then applied to remove all traces of oil and to give some additional shine to the face.

Face masks for dry skin

Face masks for dry skin

Different types of skin call for different types of home made face masks. People with dry skin usually have skin that is flaky and dull looking in the cheek and eye region. This is why this type of skin needs constant moisturizing. This is why it proves to be better to wash your face with milk and oatmeal instead of soap. The milk acts as a nourisher while the oatmeal acts as an exfoliator. The only thing soap does is to further dry the skin.

Tips on creating a personalized face mask

Tips on creating a personalized face mask

Different people have different skin types. This is why many people prefer using personalized face masks. Home made face masks give a better effect than a commercial face mask found in the market as you use ingredients you are sure will not cause any problems to your face. Moreover, personalized face masks don’t have the chemicals that the commercial face masks often have.

Learn about commercial face masks

Tips to buying the right face mask

Commercial Face MasksLearn about commercial face masks

There are numerous types of face masks in the market today meant for different skins, and produced from numerous companies. This is why the first time user of face masks finds it rather difficult to choose the right face mask for their face type. It is necessary to do some research and reading to help decide and choose the right face mask for your face type.
If you have a dry to normal skin, it is necessary that you use a nourishing face mask. This provides the necessary nourishment that is absent in the dry skin. If it is oily or greasy skin that you have, then you could consider using face masks with clay like the ZIRH’s face mask.

A person suffering from blackheads, but does not have acne and pimples should choose a grainy mask. However if you have acne, it is not advised to use a grainy face mask as this mask can spread the acne. Peel off face masks gives amazing results for all types of skin types.