Dry skin is inherited through your genes.  Dry skin is an extremely common problem for many people and can range from mild to severe.  It can affect any part of your body and can be very frustrating.  Today we are going to be discussing how to take care of dry skin on face.

When the skin on your face becomes dry, it can become a flaky, sore and itchy.  Dry skin also attributes to wrinkles.  The more prone you are to having dry skin on your face, the more prone you are to having wrinkles at an earlier age.  It is important that you wash your face twice a day with a good moisturizing cleanser.  It can be very helpful to exfoliate your skin a few times a week to help remove dead skin cells.

A good inexpensive homemade exfoliator can be made with sugar and almond oil.  Simply mix the ingredients, apply gently to your face in soft circular motions, and then wash your face with lukewarm water.  Finish off with a good moisturizer made for dry skin and wrinkles.  You should use moisturizer at least twice a day to keep your skin soft and supple.  Try this homemade facial mask recipe below to help you alleviate flaky skin.

Facial Mask for Flaky Skin

Mask Base:
To make the base, finely powder….

1 cup of rolled oats
1/2 cup of almonds in a coffee grinder
1/2 cup of dried and powdered rose petals
Mix the powdered oats, almonds, and rose petals. Stored in a cool, dry location, in a tightly covered glass container, this mixture should keep for two months.
To make the facial mask combine:
2 teaspoons of cleansing grains
1/2 teaspoon of honey
1 teaspoon of plain yogurt.

Use whole milk yogurt because the high fat content adds moisturizing properties to the mask. If your skin is very dry, add a few drops of jojoba oil. I also mix in 2 drops of frankincense, an essential oil used since ancient Egypt to rejuvenate the skin. Wash your face with warm water, pat dry, and apply the mask to your face and neck with your fingertips using gentle circular motions. After 15 minutes (the mask will not harden), remove with a warm, wet washcloth. Follow with a moisturizer.

By simply keeping your face cleansed, using a good exfoliator and using a dry skin moisturizer twice daily, you should notice a difference in the dry skin on your face in no time.  Use the good moisturizing mask two or three times a week and your skin will be soft and supple in no time.