Dry skin is characterized by the desiccated look of the face caused by the inability of the skin to retain the moisture. Dry skin causes fine pores, roughness, dryness, dull appearance and fine lines in the face. Dry skin does not give one a very good look and takes away the glow from the face. There are a number of face masks that can easily treat the problem of dry skin. These face masks are very helpful and they are quite easy to make at home. Unlike the synthetic products, they do not contain harmful chemicals and have no adverse effect on the skin. Here are some homemade recipes that help tackle dry skin -

1) A pinch of turmeric is mixed with gram flour. By using milk or raw cream a paste is made. This paste is applied to the face and washed off after it dries with warm water.

2) A paste of milk powder and honey is also helpful in treating dry skin. This paste is applied to the face and should be washed off after around 15 to 20 minutes. Lukewarm water should be used to wash it off.

3) Wheat flour is also good for dry skin like gram flour. One can make a paste of wheat flour and milk or cream and apply it to the face. This helps not only in reduction of dryness from the face but it also makes the skin healthier, supple and smooth.

4) First almond seeds are soaked in water. With the use of honey a paste is made and this mixture is then applied to the face. One has to wash this face pack after 20 minutes with warm to lukewarm water. This face pack not only helps to cope up with dry skin but it also helps in rejuvenating the face and adds to glow. This mixture can also be used as a fairness face pack.

5) Gram flour can be made in to a paste with the use of rose water also. A little bit of milk cream is added to this mixture. This mixture is washed off from the face after it is only half dry.

6) Milk cream has very good qualities that help in soothing the problems of dry skin. Milk cream can be added to any of these above recipes to cope up with the problem of dry skin.

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