Brilio.net - In the fasting month like now, the body will experience dehydration more often due to inadequate fluid intake. Not only does it affect the body's metabolism, but the skin will also experience dryness which causes various problems. Like peeling and scaly skin.
Apart from that, cold temperatures such as during the rainy season or being in an air-conditioned room too often can also cause dry skin. The reason is, this largest component of the body is more sensitive to changes in weather and air humidity. Especially for someone who has a history of allergies.
The reason is that when the air temperature is cold, the skin will naturally reduce moisture. Of course, this condition makes the skin's natural barrier easily damaged. This problem can generally occur in several parts of the body such as the hands, feet and face. So don't be surprised if your skin cracks easily and even bleeds because it's too dry.
Having a dry face due to lack of skin moisture can also make your face age easily. The reason is, skin elasticity will also decrease, so that the face becomes easy to wrinkle and sag. It's not surprising that someone who has dry skin will look older than their age. This condition is quite disturbing to appearance and reduces self-confidence.
Therefore, many people are looking for ways to prevent their face from drying out even in cold weather and fasting. One effort that can be done is to use natural ingredients. Honey and aloe vera are natural ingredients most often used to moisturize the face and prevent dryness of the skin.
Even so, it turns out there are other natural ingredients that are no less effective for keeping skin hydrated, you know. As shared by a female TikTok user with the account name @nunazmia.owner on January 23 2023, which contains how to make an anti-dry face using 2 kitchen ingredients. The kitchen ingredients in question are rice flour and cocoa powder or chocolate powder.
"Mask for a dull and dry face. Good luck trying it. I hope the tips we give you are useful," wrote the woman as a caption for the uploaded video, which briliobeauty.net quoted from the TikTok account @nunazmia.owner, Saturday (16/3).
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Contains rice flour to prevent dry and dehydrated facial skin.
Even though it is known as a kitchen ingredient that is generally 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 content of ferulic acid and para-aminobenzoin acid in rice flour can also protect the skin from sun exposure. Apart from that, rice flour is able to remove dead skin cells which can worsen dry skin conditions. Rice flour can also shrink pores and brighten facial skin.
Benefits of cocoa powder for dry face.
Behind its pleasure, chocolate has various benefits for skin beauty, you know. The reason is that this natural ingredient contains high antioxidants. This content is able to protect skin cells from free radicals and aging, including wrinkles. Not only that, chocolate powder also has the ability to improve blood circulation so it can hydrate the skin. With this ability, chocolate can indirectly make your skin moister and brighter. Meanwhile, the anti-inflammatory properties in cocoa powder can also help smooth, eliminate inflammation and increase collagen.
With just two ingredients you can make a face mask that is effective in preventing your face from drying out and keeping it supple. This mask will also make your face more glowing and naturally bright. Come on, see how to make and use it below.
photo: TikTok/@nunazmia.owner
Material:
- 1 tablespoon rice flour
- 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- Enough water
How to create and use:
1. Pour the ingredients into the container
2. Stir the ingredients until they are 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
5. Leave it for 3 minutes then rinse with water until clean
6. Continue using moisturizer
7. Do this method regularly 2-3 times a week to get optimal results.
photo: TikTok/@nunazmia.owner