New Delhi: During the cold season, skin tends to become dry. Besides using cold creams, dry and flaking skin can be repaired with different hydrating masks suitable for different types of skin. Indulge yourself in overnight masks, masks with superfood and sheet masks.

 

Along with slathering on a daily moisturizer, quench your skin with a weekly face mask for a much-needed dose of hydration. Facial masks can be an excellent part of gentle skin care for dry skin during the winter.

 

Overnight masks work while you sleep and give extra boost of hydration to the skin. Such masks fight with the dry skin, which is mainly caused by wind and the cold weather. Overnight masks can do wonders, if the same is applied correctly.

 

The easiest solution is to step in the kitchen and experiment with fruits such as papaya, tomatoes and bananas along with honey and gram flour to provide the skin with the right balance of moisture.

Here are few homemade masks to hydrate your skin this winter.

 

1. Avocado, Aloe Vera, & Olive Oil:

1/2 Avocado, crushed

1 teaspoon of olive oil

1 teaspoon of aloe vera

For this mask, it's very important to crush up the avocado. Avocados are packed with antioxidants and vitamins that add deep hydration and moisture into your skin. Similarly, olive oil and aloe Vera have the same effect. The oil is both hydrating and anti-aging, while the aloe Vera provides brightening agents and fights off bacteria. When used all together, your skin will just absolutely shine.

 

2. Banana, Baking Soda, & Honey Mask:

1/2 Ripe Banana

1 teaspoon of honey

1 tablespoon of baking soda

This mask is great for those who want to hydrate and exfoliate their skin in the same step. The baking soda provides gentle exflotiation, while the honey is a natural humectant. This means that they honey draws moisture from the air, and brings it into the skin for deep hydration. The banana tops off this luxurious mask for providing a plethora of vitamins that hydrate and brighten the skin.

 

3. Oatmeal, Egg White, & Coconut Oil Mask:

1 teaspoon of coconut oil

1 egg white

1 handful of oats

Dry skin girls know that it's hard to achieve a natural glow. However, this mask is the answer to all of your prayers. This mask packs a serious punch against dry, dull skin. The egg white tightens and brightens the skin, while coconut oil sinks into the deepest layers of your skin for ultimate moisture. The oats act as a great exfoliating binder to the other ingredients and are a natural humectant that helps your skin retaining moisture.

 

 

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