foto: TikTok/@friskakusumah
Brilio.net - Skin that is too often exposed to sunlight and various free radicals will be susceptible to various skin problems. Among them are dull and dry skin, especially on the face. Having a dry and dull face certainly does not make anyone who experiences it uncomfortable in carrying out activities.
Apart from sun exposure, both conditions are caused by several factors, such as dehydration, aging, and the buildup of dead skin cells. External factors such as cigarette smoke also cause dry and dull skin . Even extreme weather changes, pollution, and an unhealthy lifestyle can also trigger facial skin to become dry and dull easily.
Dry and dull skin can sometimes also be accompanied by other symptoms, such as sensitive skin, acne, and irritation or itching. Not infrequently, the skin will also peel and become scaly due to being too dry.
Skin aging is also one of the causes of dull and dry skin because the production of oil or sebum in the skin begins to decrease as a person ages. This makes the skin dry and loses its elasticity.
Therefore, you need to carry out treatment to restore moisture to your face. The reason is, if you let it continue, you will be susceptible to premature aging such as wrinkles and black spots.
There are many ways you can treat dry and dull face. Such as undergoing treatment at a beauty clinic, using skincare products with moisturizing and brightening ingredients, and using natural ingredients to make facial masks.
One natural ingredient that is commonly used to treat dry and dull skin is honey . This natural sweetener is considered capable of moisturizing and brightening facial skin thanks to its antioxidant and vitamin E content. Not only that, honey can also act as an emollient which is effective in maintaining skin hydration and preventing skin from drying out.
Even so, it turns out there are other natural ingredients that are no less effective than honey, you know. As shared by one TikTok user with the account name @friskakusumah on February 6 2024, which contains tricks for dealing with dry and dull faces with just 2 natural ingredients. The natural ingredients in question are oatmeal and rose water.
"My go-to mask when my skin is dry and dull," said the account owner in the caption of the uploaded video, which briliobeauty.net quoted from the TikTok account @friskakusumah, Friday (15/3).
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Oatmeal is a food ingredient that is not only good for body health, but also has various benefits for skin beauty. Oatmeal has natural whitening properties that help reduce dark spots on facial skin. The phenolic acid content in oatmeal is also believed to help reduce excessive melanin production, so that the skin looks brighter and more even.
Not only that, oatmeal is also believed to be effective in treating dry facial skin. Quoting from the DermNet website, the colloid content in oatmeal is claimed to be able to help bind skin tissue and provide protection against irritation. This is because this compound contains polycharides as water binders and hydrocolloids which are believed to be effective in maintaining skin moisture.
Rose water contains antioxidants and vitamin C, which makes it able to even out, restore and brighten facial skin color. Apart from that, another benefit of rose water is that it can be used as a natural exfoliant. By diligently exfoliating your facial skin, dead skin cells will be removed and make your skin tone brighter and more even.
Apart from that, rose water is also effective for moisturizing the skin, you know. This is because rose water contains natural moisturizers and antioxidants which can prevent dry skin. So that your skin doesn't become dry and dull and always looks fresh, rose water can be used as a toner, mask or natural facial cleanser.
You can use these two natural ingredients as an effective face mask to treat dry and dull face. Regular use will make your face supple, glowing and evenly bright. Here's how to make and use it.
photo: TikTok/@friskakusumah
Material:
- 2 tablespoons oatmeal
- Sufficient rose water
How to create and use:
1. Pour the ingredients mentioned into the container
2. Stir the two 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
5. Leave it for 10 minutes
6. Rub gently in circular motions for several minutes
7. Rinse using water until clean
8. Continue using moisturizer
9. Do this regularly 1-2 times a week to get a naturally moisturized and bright face.
photo: TikTok/@friskakusumah
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