Skin Care for Dry Skin
The dry skin is either oil or moisture-dry. The skin-care regime should
emphasize the moisturizing and nourishing routines. The dry sensitive skin
should be cleansed with a cold cream and alcohol-free skin fresheners to
remove the cream.
After cleansing, the skin needs a lubricating emollient or a moisturizer.
For best results, the moisturizer should be used while the face is damp
after the wash.
The Home-Made Cosmetic Care
Dry Skin Cleanser
Warm milk cures roughened skin. It can be added to oatmeal or almonds.
- Try this milk lotion. Warm a cup of milk and add 1 tsp. glycerine, 1/4 tsp.
bicarbonate of soda and 1/4 tsp. borax till all three dissolve.
- Melt together in a bowl, 12 tbsp. white vaseline (petroleum jelly), 4 tbsp.
baby oil and 1 tbsp.bee wax. When heated, remove from fire. Add a few drops
of rose essense and store in a jar and use to clean face. Remove the cleanser with
a damp cotton.
Moisturiser
Mix 3/4 cup of rose water, 1/4 cup of glycerine, 1 tsp.of vinegar and 1/4 tsp.of honey
and keep it in a bottle. Use it regularly after cleansing.
Nourishing Mask
Mash a banana and beat in a tsp.of salad or vegetable oil. Brush it on the
face and leave it on for 25 minutes till it dries. Then rinse it off. This nourishing mask
should be used once a week atleast.
Some tips
- Do not use an astringent or a toner containing alcohol.
- Avoid the sun and harsh winds and hot baths.
- Use oil-based creams and make-up products only.
- Do not use medicated soap. Use creamy and soft beauty soaps.
