Oatmeal is packed with anti-inflammatory agents to soothe dry, irritated skin which is why it has been used forever to treat the symptoms of rashes, eczema, and rosacea. It also absorbs oil from acne-prone skin, acts as a gentle exfoliate and even contains saponins (which are mild cleansers). It's the perfect skincare ingredient for EVERY skin type!
These are just a few of the different combinations of oatmeal masks made from ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Oily/Acne-prone skin-
1/4 cup oats
2 Tsp Lemon Juice (or apple cider vinegar)
Normal Skin-
1/4 cup oats
1 tbs olive oil
Dry Skin-
1/4 cup oats
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbs vegetable glycerin (or honey)
Directions-
For all recipes, grind oats to a powder in coffee grinder & mix in desired ingredients for skin type. The consistency for all recipes should be a paste. Wash face and neck thoroughly, apply mask and leave on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse well with warm water and follow with a moisturizer.
What's your fav oatmeal mask? Do tell........
;) Lydia
