The summer season ushers in that fun and playful vibe that women just can’t wait to show off their happy, flirty side with their floral dresses and sunglasses as they stroll the mall or hang out at the beach with friends. With regards to your skin though, you’ll be happy to know that your skin’s dryness will be reduced as there is more humidity in the air that can add moisture to your parched skin. However, your constant exposure to the sun’s UV rays, dirt, and grime may not be good for your dry skin as they can make your condition worsen.
Fortunately, you’ll be able to banish dry skin this summer with these easy face packs that will reduce the cracking and peeling of your skin. Here are a few that you should try out.
Yogurt face pack
Yogurt helps improve your gut bacteria, true, but it can also be used to revive your dry and dull looking skin as it works like a natural bleaching agent. Throw honey in the mix to help moisturize the skin to make it soft and smooth to the touch. You should combine two teaspoons of yogurt with a teaspoon of honey then, once mixed thoroughly, apply evenly all over your face. Wash it off afterwards with regular water.
Oats and cucumber face pack
Another face pack that can help banish dry skin in summer is the oatmeal and cucumber face pack. Oats are known for their ability to soothe as well as heal your dry skin while the presence of cucumber acts as a soothing agent and toner for your skin. For this recipe, you will need yogurt, oats, as well as cucumber juice. Combine 3 teaspoons of oats with a teaspoon each of yogurt and cucumber juice. After mixing, apply on your face evenly and let it dry first before washing off.
Honey and banana face pack
Both honey and banana contain moisturizing properties that it is considered a no-brainer to combine these two to improve your dry skin. You will need a tablespoon of honey, a teaspoon of olive oil, and a ripe banana. Combine all the ingredients as you mash the banana to create a smooth paste. Once you have achieved the desired consistency, you should apply it on your skin evenly and let it sit for 10 minutes or so before rinsing off with water. You will find that your skin looks and feels better afterwards.
Avocado face pack
Avocados are often used to make summer smoothies or added to salads because of the numerous health benefits that they contain, but did you know that you can also use it to solve your dry skin? This is actually one of the best homemade face packs that you can use for your dry skin to help it absorb and retain more moisture. For this recipe, you will need ¼ cup of honey and half ripe avocado. Mix these ingredients thoroughly until you achieve a soft mixture. You will need to cleanse your face first prior to applying this face pack. Allow the face pack to sit for 10 minutes before wiping it off using a wet washcloth.
Rose water and yogurt face pack
What else can you do to help improve your dry skin? The combination of rose water and yogurt seems to help alleviate the dryness of your skin. You will need a bowl of condensed yogurt and rose water mixed together before applying evenly on your skin. The yogurt nourishes your skin while rose water clears away any impurities on your skin.
