Brilio.net - As is known, every human being has a different skin type. There are those who have dry, oily, sensitive and combination skin types. Having dry skin requires extra care. If you care for it incorrectly, it will have bad effects such as peeling, scaly skin and even irritation.
As reported on the Healthline page, dry skin can be experienced in several parts of the body, from the hands, arms, legs to the face. That is why dry skin needs to be treated, so that it is not only smooth and radiant, but also healthy. Even though it can be experienced in several areas, the face is a part of the body that is prone to dry skin. Considering that the face has thin skin and is often exposed to free radicals.
If your skin looks peeling, red, scaly and itchy, this is a sign that your skin type is dry and is experiencing irritation. This condition can be caused by various factors, such as genetics, bad environmental influences, weather changes, nutritional deficiencies, exposure to irritants, contaminated water, inappropriate or excessive bathing, and certain medical complaints.
Dry skin may feel very annoying. Therefore, you need to identify the cause and understand how to deal with dry skin which causes skin irritation. According to 2020 research in the Journal of Dermatological Treatment, consistent skin care can overcome dry skin. If done correctly, dry skin can heal itself.
Well, you can overcome this facial skin problem in various ways. Starting from getting treatment at a beauty clinic, using skincare specifically for dry skin or containing moisturizer, and using natural ingredients.
One of them was shared by a TikTok user with the account name @sahariasultana6 on September 20 2023. The video contains how to treat dry and easily irritated face by mixing two kitchen ingredients and honey. The kitchen ingredients in question are rice flour and liquid milk .
"KOREAN FACE MASK, dry mask favorites (KOREA FACE MASK, favorite dry face mask)," wrote the account owner in the caption of the uploaded video, which briliobeauty.net reported from the TikTok account @sahariasultana6, Friday (12/4).
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Honey contains to treat dry and irritated faces.
Honey is a natural sweetener that is known to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. The nutritional content of enzymes and vitamins in honey helps provide moisture to the skin while speeding up the wound healing process. Apart from that, honey is also effective in reducing redness and irritation on sensitive skin. As reported by Healthline, honey is believed to be effective in treating dry skin thanks to its emollient and vitamin E content.
Benefits of rice flour for dry and irritated faces.
Even though it is known as a kitchen ingredient that is usually used as food, in fact rice flour has a multitude of benefits for skin beauty. Quoted from bebeautiful.in, rice flour contains nutrients such as vitamin B which will help improve facial skin.
The ferulic acid and para-aminobenzoin acid content in rice flour is also effective in protecting the skin from sun exposure. Apart from that, rice flour is able to remove dead skin cells which can worsen dry and irritated skin conditions. Rice flour can also shrink pores and brighten facial skin naturally.
Milk is able to moisturize and relieve skin irritation caused by being too dry.
It turns out that milk is not only good for body health, but can also be an ingredient in routine facial beauty care. One of the benefits is to treat dry skin. The nutritional content such as vitamins in milk is believed to be able to moisturize dry skin.
The ingredients in question are lactic acid and natural fats which are effective in maintaining elasticity, hydration and preventing rough facial skin. Even for those of you who have sensitive facial skin, you can use milk to soothe skin that is irritated due to environmental factors.
Relying on these three kitchen ingredients, you can make a mask that is believed to be effective for treating dry and irritated faces. Regular use will also make your face more supple and youthful. Here's how to make and use it.
photo: TikTok/@sahariasultana6
Material:
- 1 teaspoon rice flour
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon of liquid milk
How to create and use:
1. Pour the ingredients into the container.
2. Stir the three ingredients until evenly mixed and the texture is like paste.
3. Wash your face first and make sure it is clean of dirt and makeup residue.
4. Apply the mask to your face thoroughly.
photo: TikTok/@sahariasultana6
5. Leave it for 10 minutes then rub gently for 2 minutes.
6. Rinse using water until clean.
7. Continue using moisturizer.
8. Do this method regularly 2-3 times a week to get optimal results.