If anyone knew about skin preservation, it was the Egyptians! But silly as it may seem, many of their skin care practices have been lost or simply overlooked from the companies that make huge profits selling chemically dangerous dry skin care products.
Long ago during ancient times cinnamon was considered to be one of the most important aromatic spices available. Today it is still primarily used in cooking because cinnamon is recognized for its taste and aromatics. 
Additionally, cinnamon offers a number of health benefits that can help improve circulation and digestive health.
However, the truth is, Cinnamon can also be used in natural dry skin care products to improve the health and appearance of your skin. It is rich in antioxidants and can reduce inflammation. To prove this, try any of the three recipes below to create your own cinnamon dry skin care treatments and see the condition of your skin improves. I think if you do, you will thank your friends the Egptians for this wonderful dry skin care remedy!
Cinnamon and Banana Mask
If you suffer from dry skin on your face, try this natural dry skin care mask made using cinnamon and bananas:
Ingredients:
1 Ripe banana (A banana is fully ripe when it is deep yellow in color flecked with brown spots)
1 Teaspoon of cinnamon
2 Tablespoons of sour cream
Lemon juice
Directions:
Peel and mash the ripe banana and put it into a bowl. Add the cinnamon, sour cream and a few drops of lemon juice. Mix the ingredients together until well combined and apply the mixture to your face and allow the mixture to remain on your face for 15 minutes. Rinse off the mixture with warm water and gently pat dry with a towel. For added moisture and protection, apply a natural shielding lotion.
Cinnamon and Sugar Body Scrub
This natural dry skin exfoliating body scrub will remove dull dead skin cells to reveal a brighter skin that glows!
Ingredients:
1 Teaspoon of cinnamon
1 Tablespoon of brown sugar
½ Cup of olive oil
Directions:
Add all of the ingredients and mix together in a small container before starting your shower. While showering lightly massage the scrub into skin and rinse well. You will be amazed at how great your skin feels and how clean and soft your skin will become!
Honey and Cinnamon Acne Treatment
If you have an acne break out try this natural skin care mask it has antibacterial and moisturizing prosperities .
Ingredients:
1 ½ Teaspoons of cinnamon
1 Tablespoon of honey
Directions:
In a resalable container combine the cinnamon and honey until well combined. Apply a thin layer of the mixture to your face and leave on for 15 minutes before washing and towel drying. For even more natural skin care benefits for your acne use a toner and apply a moisturizer. You can use cotton pads soaked in apple cider vinegar as a toner. For a non greasy moisturizer try using a shielding lotion.
