Aloe Vera Hydrating Mask for Dry Skin

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posted by Annie B. Bond Jun 20, 2008 1:00 pm

filed under: Ask Annie, aloe vera, dry skin, face mask

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Sarah, TX asks:

Could you give me a recipe for a good hydrating mask for excessively dry skin?

Annie:

I find that aloe vera gel is about the most hydrating plant you can use on your skin, and it is very healing. Just pat it on. When I first did this, my skin seemed to ask for more and more aloe vera gel for a few days, and then applying it just once a day was sufficient. To make the aloe more lubricating, add about 1/4 the amount of pure vegetable glycerin.

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Annie Bond says
Jun 23, 2008 11:57 AM

HI! I have a couple of moisturizers on Care2 that are easy to make. The first one adds vegetable glycerin to aloe ( http://www.care2.com/greenliving/soft-and-silky-moisturizer-formula.html ), and the other takes a bit more time but is really excellent:

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/easy-to-make-moisturizer.html

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trizah says
Jun 21, 2008 4:30 PM

I have dark dry sensitive skin and my skin stays shinny on the forehead and on the nose. I have pimples on the forehead as well.
please help me

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RIck L. says
Jun 20, 2008 10:12 PM

are there any mud packs for men with dry skin or is this a women only issue. I am beginning to get blotches on my face of dead skin and I think it is going to get worse with global warming even living near the coast in San Diego

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Laurie Peterson says
Jan 16, 2008 4:08 PM

Linda Sy is a great skin company for people with severe dry skin and other skin conditions. This is my favorite product:
http://www.lindasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_bodycare_info&products_id=11

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Vanessa Anderson says
Jul 18, 2007 11:50 AM

My skin is so dry that it actually produces SO much excessive oil if left untamed. What really helps me is to before bed, steam over a bowl of hot water with a few drops of tea tree oil for about 20 mins. Then apply a thin layer of castor oil. Castor oil is thick and goopy but surprisingly it keeps my pores open and not clogged. My skin is soft and supple in the morning!

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