For dry skin the following facial is both economical but it also works great and is safe to have around.
Take a package of dry yeast and mix with enough water to make a thick paste. Rub on face, let dry for 20-30 minutes and rinse. You won't believe how soft your complexion is!
Source: Picked up this idea when I attended cosmetology school in the 70's.
Absolutely! When I was little, we would mix yeast with sour cream and use the mixture as a face mask. Take a bath while it dries a bit on your face, it really makes your skin wonderfully soft.