Beauty Talk: Keep dry skin at bay with these fuss-free masks

During this season, skin tends to become dry. Besides using cold creams, dry and flaking skin can be repaired with different hydrating masks suitable for different types of skin.

Overnight masks: Overnight masks do wonders if applied the right way. Use them after cleansing your face thoroughly and then apply a generous layer of the mask for five to 10 minutes. Incase of any excess damage, one must pat gently to allow the product to work overnight.

Masks with super foods: Super foods like cranberry, turmeric and avocados are great for nourishing the skin during winter months. These are rich in essential elements for the skin. Masks that contain super foods are excellent to provide the skin the glow that lacks due to the dry weather.

Stock up on sheet masks: Sheet masks are a recent trend in the beauty industry and are increasingly gaining a lot of popularity. They have easy and quick moisturising properties. They are great for a quick glow, right before one has to get set for a nightout.

Concentrate on texture: The skin is always exposed to the harmful elements all around and winter leaves our face feeling raw and parched. This causes the skin to crackle and leads to breakouts. Opt for face masks that are rich and feel creamy on the skin.

Curate your own masks: The easiest solution is to step in the kitchen and experiment with fruits such as papaya, tomatoes and bananas along with honey and gram flour to provide the skin with the right balance of moisture.

Say goodbye to pores: A lot of Indian women end up getting enlarged pores during the winter months due to the sudden change in temperature. One of the many benefits of using face masks is that they help refine pores on the face by deep cleansing. It also removes dead skin cells, adds moisture and gives the skin elasticity leading to firmer skin.