Homemade face wash for dry skin
Thinking of going 100% natural? Try homemade face wash for dry skin. It hydrates the dry skin with help of oats and milk powder, lightens your skin with lemon and gently exfoliates with oats. This face wash takes less than 5 minutes to make and can be stored for 1-3 months without refrigeration.
What is it? Homemade face wash for dry skin
Who can use it? Dry skin
Sensitive skin: If your skin is super-sensitive, you can omit lemon peel powder and use this face wash
How to make it? Check description box
Where to buy ingredients? Most ingredients are easily available except for lemon peel powder, which can be bought online
Description
Description
How to make Homemade face wash for dry skin?
Watch this video to know the recipe of making this super easy and highly effective home-made face wash for dry skin:
In short, you have to mix and store the following ingredients in a completely dry and airtight container:
- 10 tablespoons of Oats: Available easily
- 5 tablespoons of milk powder: Available easily
- 1/2 tablespoon of Turmeric powder: available at
- 1/2 tablespoon of Lemon peel powder (omit in sensitive skin)
How to use it?
- Wash your face with plain water.
- Take a small amount of above mixture on your palm.
- Put some drops of water and make a paste on your palm.
- Massage this paste on your face gently in circular motions.
- Spend more time on your T-Zone.
- If possible, leave it for a minute or two on your face. The good idea is to start your shower by applying this paste and end by rinsing it.
- Rinse off with water and pat dry with a soft tissue to prevent staining of the towels due to turmeric.
How to store?
The only precaution you need to take is KEEP THIS FACE WASH DRY because if water gets into this face wash, bacteria and moulds will grow in it. So, make sure you close the lid of the airtight container after each use and put it away from the tap.
Can this face wash remove make-up?
No, this face wash is not strong enough to remove the makeup. You should remove your makeup with cleansing milk and then wash your face with this homemade face wash.
Dermatocare recommendations
Additional information
Gender | Female, Male |
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Skin concern | Ageing/Wrinkles, Pigmentation & Dark Spots, Pores/Blackheads/Whiteheads |
Skin Type | Dry |
Is your skin red/itchy/bumpy? | Frequently(it is irritated now), Never, Sometimes (now it is calm) |
Regime | Morning, Night |
Price range | $ |
Quick Comparison
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Description | Thinking of going 100% natural? Try homemade face wash for dry skin. It hydrates the dry skin with help of oats and milk powder, lightens your skin with lemon and gently exfoliates with oats. This face wash takes less than 5 minutes to make and can be stored for 1-3 months without refrigeration. What is it? Homemade face wash for dry skin Who can use it? Dry skin Sensitive skin: If your skin is super-sensitive, you can omit lemon peel powder and use this face wash How to make it? Check description box Where to buy ingredients? Most ingredients are easily available except for lemon peel powder, which can be bought online | If you are turning 50, it's a good time to shift to a gentle cleanser because your skin gets dry with age. Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Nourishing Daily Facial Cleanser is the right pick. However, if you are among the rare ones whose skin refuses to get dry, then this cleanser is not for you! What is it? Gentle non-foaming face wash. Who can use it? Normal to dry skin with signs of ageing. Is it safe for sensitive skin? Less likely to cause a reaction in sensitive skin. Goodies: Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Blackberry extract Not so good: Fragrances | What is the first cleanser that comes to your mind for sensitive skin? Yes, it’s Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser. Cetaphil gentle cleanser uses fatty alcohol to remove the residue, dust and dirt from your skin without making it over dry. What is it? Non-soap, non-foaming gentle cleanser. Who can use it? It is recommended for dry skin prone to sensitivity breakouts. Can I use it for sensitive skin? Yes, it can be used for super-sensitive skin, however, the chance of reaction cannot be ruled out completely. KINDLY NOTE: This review is about the new variant of Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser. The old variant has SLS and Parabens. |
If you are looking for a cleanser that is both gentle yet effective for your sensitive skin then there’s no better option than Vanicream gentle facial cleanser.
What is it? Gentle cleanser
Who can use it? Dry skin
Sensitive skin: Can be used in case of super-sensitive skin
| Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser is suitable for dry to combination skin types. It has mild surfactants along with moisturizing agents that might not strip the natural moisturizing factors from the skin. What is it? Gentle face wash Who can use it? Dry to combination skin types prone to sensitivity. Sensitive skin: It is worth a try for sensitive skin. However, the chances of breakouts cannot be ruled out altogether. Goodies: Glycerine | Does your skin feels dry and stretched with regular cleansers? Well, then the CeraVe hydrating cleanser is your pick. Ceramides in this face wash help in repairing the skin barrier.
What is it? Gentle face wash
Who can use it? Normal to dry skin showing signs of ageing, pigmentation or dullness.
Is it safe for sensitive skin? Yes
Goodies: Niacinamide, Ceramides
Not so good: None
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Content | How to make Homemade face wash for dry skin?
In short, you have to mix and store the following ingredients in a completely dry and airtight container:
How to use it?
How to store?The only precaution you need to take is KEEP THIS FACE WASH DRY because if water gets into this face wash, bacteria and moulds will grow in it. So, make sure you close the lid of the airtight container after each use and put it away from the tap.Can this face wash remove make-up?No, this face wash is not strong enough to remove the makeup. You should remove your makeup with cleansing milk and then wash your face with this homemade face wash. | Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Cleanser benefitsThe hallmark of Aveeno products is that it is gentle on the skin, yet effective because it has gentle surfactants that do not strip the NMF (Natural moisturising factor). This is essential for ageing skin. Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Blackberry extracts have skin repair, skin lightening and skin rejuvenation action.Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Cleanser side effectsThis face wash is absolutely safe. Can be tried for sensitive skin. Though the chance of reactions is very rare, avoid it on itchy, burning or inflamed skin. | BenefitsNon-soap cleanser: It is a non-soap and non-foaming cleanser that removes dust and dirt with the help of fatty alcohol and Sodium lauryl sulphate. It use fatty alcohol to remove the dust, dirt and impurities on your skin. Soothing: Niacinamide and Panthenol have anti-inflammatory action. They soothe sensitive skin. Hydrating: Glycerine, water and Pantalactone provide hydration to your skin. Dermatologist recommended: Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser is recommended by dermatologists for sensitive and irritated skin.Who should use Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser?Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser should only be used for dry skin. Avoid if your skin is oily because you might end up getting acne, whiteheads and open pores.How to use it?Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser can be used in 3 ways:
| BenefitspH balanced: The presence of coco glucosides which are basically coconut-derived surfactants acts as a potent mechanism to deep cleanse the skin without disturbing the Ph. Its mild action makes it important to maintain the sensitivity of the skin. Sodium Hydroxide also helps in maintaining the right skin Ph by acting as a buffering agent. Hydrates your skin: Ingredients like glycerin also known as skin-identical ingredients are the ones which are naturally found in the skin, and help keep the skin hydrated by keeping the moisture of the skin intact. Good for sensitive skin: It being devoid of amides, gluten and non-comedogenic sulfur makes it even more suitable for sensitive skin. Safe: Its soap, alcohol, parabens and fragrance-free formulation.Side effects:It is safe to use. But it is a non-soap cleanser that is best suited for dry and sensitive skin. It might not give a clean and squeaky feel if your skin is normal to oily. | Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Cleanser benefitsGentle cleansing: Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser has milder surfactants that do not strip your natural skin barrier. It free from sulphate based surfactants like Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS).Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Cleanser side effectsNone. It not a good choice for oily skin types because the mild surfactants in Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser might not remove the oils and grease efficiently. | Cerave Hydrating Cleanser Benefits
Gentle cleansing: Cerave hydrating cleanser has a combination of four sulphate-free mild surfactants. They help in removing oil, dust and dirt, without stripping Natural Moisturising Factors(NMF).
Deep hydration: Water, glycerine, hyaluronic acid and cholesterol present in this face wash moisturises your skin leaving it soft and supple.
Skin repair: The unique component of this face wash is ceramides type 1, 3, and 6. Ceramides are skin-identical lipids that help in restoring the skin barrier. Dermatologists recommend ceramides in eczema-prone skin.
Prevent infection: Phytosphingosine is another skin-identical ingredient that has anti-microbial action. This can be beneficial in acne and rosacea.
Cerave Hydrating Cleanser BenefitsThere are no side effects of Cera Ve Renewing SA cleanser. It is less likely to irritate even if your skin is itchy, burning, red, and irritated. |