Oatmeal is more than just a cereal that helps lower high cholesterol. Your skin will also enjoy a bowl of this nutritious grain as oatmeal contains avenanthramides, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that soothe itchy, dry and irritated skin. It is also great for acne-prone skin because it absorbs oil from the skin’s surface. All of which makes oatmeal a perfect ingredient for facial masks.
Here are some fuss-free ways to incorporate oats into a DIY mask, at the comfort of your own home.
Milk and Oatmeal Face Mask
1) Mix 1 tablespoon whole rolled oats with 2 tablespoons milk
2) Stir until ingredients are smooth and even
3) Apply mixture to face, neck and decollete and let it sit for 20 minutes
4) Wash off with lukewarm water
Result : Exfoliate dead skin cells to reveal smoother and clearer skin which in turn provides bright, youthful and glowing skin.
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Bob's Red Mill Rolled Oats
Innisfree Oatmeal Mask Sheet
Coconut Oil and Oatmeal Face Mask
1) Mix 1/4 cup of warm water with 1 tablespoon coconut oil
2) Stir until ingredients are completely melted
3) Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of oatmeal
4) Stir until ingredients form into a paste
5) Apply to skin when mixture has cooled and let it sit for 15 minutes
6) After 15 mins, massage mask on face using circular motions for another 5 minutes
7) Rinse with lukewarm water and splash skin with cool water to close and tighten pores
Result : Great for acne-prone skin because of its antibacterial and antifungal properties. Soothe inflammation and restore natural pH balance of skin
Shop :
Bob's Red Mill Rolled Oats
Now Foods Coconut Oil
Yoghurt and Oatmeal Face Mask
1) Mix 1/2 cup boiling water with 1/2 cup oatmeal
2) Stir to make sure the water permeates the oatmeal and let mixture sit for 2 minutes.
3) Mix 2 tablespoons plain yogurt with 2 tablespoons honey and 1 egg white till completely dissolved
4) Let the mixture cool before applying a thin layer to face, neck, and décolleté
5) Let it sit for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Result : Great for oily and combination skin
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Bob's Red Mill Rolled Oats
Vinegar and Oatmeal Face Mask
1) Mix 3 tablespoons oatmeal with ¼ cup hot water.
2) Add 1 teaspoon honey and 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar and mix well.
3) Let mixture cool and apply it to your face, neck, and décolleté by massaging gently with circular movements
4) Let the mask sit on your skin for 15 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water.
Result : Balance your skin's pH levels and get rid of bacteria with vinegar's antiseptic properties
Shop :
Bob's Red Mill Rolled Oats
Jarrows Formulas Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
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Source : SioBeauty
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