How to Make Your Own Face Mask for Dry Skin

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Applying a face mask is all about preparation.

   If you prepare your skin, it will look 10x times better than a face mask alone.
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   Step 2: Wash your face thoroughly with warm soapy water.

   , You can buy cleansers at your local supermarket, but keep in mind that you do get what you pay for! You can buy creams, liquids, wipes (beware, these aren't very good, and won't thoroughly cleanse your face).
   
   Wipe off your cleanser with cotton wool. , Make sure this is a face exfoliator, not a body exfoliator
   - it's not gentle enough and will make your skin flaky and sore.
   
   Wash off exfoliator. ,, Fill the bowel with boiling water, then place your face on top on the water, catching the steam, but not touching the water with any of your face.
   
   Place the towel over your head, and the bowel, to catch more steam.
   
   This cleans your pores.
   
   Steam your face for 5 minutes. , Grab a banana, a tablespoon of mayonnaise, Bran or Weetabix, an egg, and some milk. , Bananas are amazing for dry skin, holding special chemicals in them. , You should be left with a thin creamy texture. ,,, It needs longer than most, because there aren't any harsh chemicals that will react with your skin if left on for too long. ,,
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   Step 3: Apply some sort of cleanser

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   Step 4: made especially for dry skin.

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   Step 5: Exfoliate your face

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   Step 6: with an exfoliator

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   Step 7: made especially for dry skin.

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   Step 8: If you have sensitive skin

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   Step 9: move to Step 7; if not

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    Step 10: go to the next step.

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    Step 11: Grab a towel

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    Step 12: and a heat-proof bowel.

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    Step 13: You are now ready to start making your mask.

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    Step 14: Mash the banana.

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    Step 15: Add the mayonnaise

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    Step 16: the egg

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    Step 17: and the milk.

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    Step 18: Add the Bran

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    Step 19: (or if using Weetabix

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    Step 20: shred it

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    Step 21: then add) until you have a thick

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    Step 22: and grainy texture.

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    Step 23: Smother the mixture onto your face generously.

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    Step 24: Relax and leave the face mask on for 30 minutes.

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    Step 25: Wash off the face mask with warm water.

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    Step 26: Moisturize your skin with a moisturizer made for dry skin.

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