Hydrating Face Masks that You Can Try This Summer

Hydrating Face Masks that You Can Try This Summer – Not only in winter, our skin can get dry and dehydrated even in summer. And homemade hydrating face masks are what we need to include in our skin care regime to repair our skin. Due to the scorching heat of summer, our skin tends to lose moisture and appear dull and dry. Dehydrated skin in summer is a major problem, specially for those with dry skin. However, even the oiliest of skin can suffer from dehydration. Dehydrated skin lacks moisture on the upper layer of the skin. Therefore, it is important to boost the moisture content of the skin. Hydrating face masks rejuvenate the skin and make it look smooth and fresh. So, lets check out some homemade and natural Hydrating Face Masks that You Can Try This Summer.

Hydrating Face Masks that You Can Try This Summer

Hydrating Face Mask for Oily Skin

Things You Need :

• 1 fully ripe banana
• 2-3 tbsp organic honey
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice

Procedure and Application :

Peel the banana and cut into small pieces. With the back of of a fork, smash it or simply put the banana pieces in the blender. Take out the banana pulp or smashed banana and add the honey and lemon juice and mix everything thoroughly to make the face mask. Apply it on clean face and wait for 20 minutes before washing it off with lukewarm water. Follow up with a light moisturizer.

Lemon juice is excellent for controlling excess oil production on the skin ans it also helps to reduce acne/pimples etc. Banana is a rich source of vitamins and potassium, manganese, zinc. iron etc which help to promote overall skin health. Honey is a natural humectant that draws moisture from environment into the skin and lock it in.

Hydrating Face Mask for Dry Skin

Things You Need :

• 1 tbsp of coconut oil
• 1 tbsp of shea butter
• 1 tbsp of aloe vera gel

Procedure and Application :

Mix all the ingredients nicely to prepare a smooth paste. Apply the face mask on clean face and neck. Wait for 20 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water and with a splash of cold water at the end. Pat dry and apply your favorite moisturizer to lock in the moisture.

Aloe vera hydrates the skin and soothes the irritated skin as well. The concentration of vitamins and natural fatty acids in shea butter makes it an excellent moisturizer for dry skin. Shea butter also helps to get rid of blemishes and wrinkles. Coconut oil is a great natural moisturizer, plus it has anti fungal and anti bacterial properties to keep the skin healthy. Coconut oil has the magical ability to moisturize the skin without making it oily.

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Hydrating Face Mask for Combination Skin

Things You Need :

• 1/4th cup of whole milk
• 1 tbsp bentonite clay (You can use multani mitti if bentonite clay is not available)

Procedure and Application :

Mix both the ingredients to prepare the hydrating face mask for combination skin. Apply on clean face and let it sit there for 10-15 minutes. Don’t let the mask to dry on your skin, because that will defeat the purpose of this face mask. Wash it off when it reaches semi-dry stage and follow up with a good moisturizer.

Combination skin has an oily t-zone and drier cheek areas. So, those with combination skin need a face mask that will balance the oil as well as moisturize the dry areas. Milk, in this face pack, will moisturize the skin without making it oily, whereas, clay or multani mitti, whatever you use, will get rid of excess oil from the face.

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Hydrating Face Mask for Normal Skin

Things You Need :

• 3-4 tbsp of uncooked and dried oats
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp full fat milk

Procedure and Application :

First, mix the three ingredients in a bowl and then, put it in the blender to blend and turn into a soft, smooth paste. Apply it on clean face and neck and let it sit there for 20 minutes. Wash it off with plain water and follow up with your favorite moisturizer.

Honey nourishes and moisturizes the skin. Honey is a natural humectant that draws moisture into the skin and helps to retain that. Oats is an excellent cleanser for all skin types. It deeply cleanses the skin and helps to treat acne and blackheads. Also, oats is known for its natural soothing and moisturizing properties. Milk nourishes the skin, moisturizes and brightens up the complexion.

So these were few homemade Hydrating Face Masks that You Can Try This Summer. Now, dehydrated skin needs to be treated both externally and internally. While these face masks will take care of your skin externally, drinking plenty of water, fruit juices and seasonal fruits and veggies (specially those with high water content) will boost the moisture content of the skin internally.