Know Your Skin Types and Find the Right Natural Masks

Dry skin

Dry skin generally occurs due to lack of fluid in the outermost layer of the skin. There are several reasons for dry skin, including:

1. Cold or hot weather
2. Sun exposure
3. Too long hot shower
4. too strong soap detergent 
5. Not consuming enough water
6. Consumption of certain drugs
7. Symptoms of certain diseases

Mask for dry skin

• Aloe vera and cucumber mask

Aloe vera and cucumber are anti-inflammatory and can relieve sunburn on the skin. Aloe vera is also good for hydrating dry skin. In addition, the vitamin and mineral content of cucumber can moisturize dry skin naturally.

Ingredients:

Cucumber and a few teaspoons of aloe vera gel.

How to make:

• Slice the cucumber as needed
• Soak the cucumber slices in aloe vera gel
• Mash the cucumber and aloe vera into a paste

How to use:

1. Apply the paste on the face
2. Gently massage while applying the mask
3. Leave it for 30 minutes
4. Rinse your face with cold water

Dull skin

Dull skin is generally caused by several things, including:

1. Piles of dead skin cells
2. Environmental pollution
3. Dehydrated skin
4. Nutritional deficiency
5. Stress
6. Hormone factor

Mask for dull skin

Turmeric masks are good for dealing with dull skin problems because turmeric is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric can make the skin moist, supple, and brighter.

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp turmeric powder 
• 1 tsp honey 
• 1 tbsp yogurt 

How to make:

Mix all ingredients well

How to use

1. Apply on face
2. Leave it for 15 minutes
3. Wash your face with cold water

Oily skin

Oily skin is caused by several things, namely:

1. Genetic factors
2. Age factor
3. Enlarged pores
4. Hot climate
5. Excessive use of skin care products
6. Eating too much sugar

Mask for oily skin

Banana and lemon water mask are suitable for oily skin. Bananas can absorb excess oil on the facial skin that causes acne. Meanwhile, lemon cleans the pores on the facial skin.

Ingredients:

• 1 banana
• 10 drops lemon juice
• 1 tsp olive oil 

How to make:

1. Slice and mash the bananas
2. Pour olive oil and lemon juice on the mashed bananas
3. Mix well

How to use:

1. Apply all over the face
2. Leave it for 15 minutes until it dries
3. Rinse with warm water

Well Jamupedia friends, those are some masks to use according to the conditions of our skin. But do not forget to observe the effect of using a mask, if there is an itching, heat, allergy, or other reactions, stop using it immediately and consult a doctor.