3 great mud masks for dry skin conditions

To moisturize, rejuvenate, and reverse damage, the best mud masks for dry skin conditions combine potent natural compounds with the healing properties of clay. Drawing out dirt and other impurities from the skin while nourishing it at the same time, mud masks are at once more gentle than other facial treatments yet dramatically more effective at restoring health to the skin. For those with really problematic skin, these are the best mud masks for dry skin conditions, and all of them can be made at home with simple ingredients.

• Filled with minerals and enzymes that strengthen skin collagen, and impart elasticity and a vibrant glow to skin, seaweed is a miracle ingredient for mud masks, especially for those suffering from dry skin conditions.
• The best way to make a seaweed mud mask at home is to add powdered seaweed directly to the already prepared mud, and then mix it all vigorously to ensure even distribution.
• If the seaweed you have is in sheets or large pieces, use a coffee grinder to rapidly grind it down to size.
• The best seaweeds to use include kelp and dulse; both are easy to find at a supermarket or health food store, and are packed with vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and other compounds that will soon return luster to even the most dehydrated skin.

• Made by steam distilling flowers and plants to extract their highly concentrated aromatic properties, essential oils are some of the most powerful natural products on the planet.
• Mixed directly into a mud mask for the face, essential oils are able to ride the clay deep into the pores of the face, and impart last lasting and intense benefits to even those with serious dry skin conditions.
• Citrus oils like lemon and neroli are fast acting natural astringents that tighten up the skin and reverse a number of dry conditions, while floral oils,like geranium and ylang ylang, can help skin cells regenerate and combat damage due to dehydration and ageing.

• Although many fruits contain high amounts of antioxidants and life promoting enzymes, those that are classified as super foods contain exceptionally high amounts of antioxidants and are the top candidates for a super fruit mud mask.
• Try blueberries, blackberries, or even Asian goji berries ground up, and add to a mud mask for a deeply revitalizing treatment.
• Also try kiwis and pears for a thick, moisturizing treatment that will leave your face as soft as a baby.