Make your own Masks with Oatmeal: A great Beauty ally
Radiant and beautiful skin can be achieved using elements that we commonly find in our kitchen. Both for either dry or oily skin, there are options that are especially useful.
Oats are a nutritious cereal, however, it is not only good for us to consume them, but also to use them as an ingredient in face masks or creams, as they can work wonders for dry or oily skin without leaving an oily residue. The texture of oats helps exfoliate our skin without being aggressive, and their nutritional composition helps our skin look hydrated and radiant.
Oatmeal and yogurt mask
This mask can be applied to all areas of our body that we wish to be toned. It is advisable to apply this mask once a day. It is also commonly used to fight acne.
Ingredients
- 1 wide-mouthed container
- 2 tablespoons of oatmeal
- 1 small glass of yogurt
Preparation
Place ingredients in a blender and mix until well blended, empty it into the container and apply on your face or in areas you want to tone. Leave on for about 20 minutes. Remove, rinse with cool water and apply your usual moisturising cream.
For combination skin
Oatmeal masks can be adapted to all skin types: The following is appropriate for combination skin.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of oatmeal
- The juice of one lemon
- Sugar
Preparation
Mix the oatmeal with lemon, making sure it is well mixed. Add a little sugar and apply the resulting mixture to the face.
Leave on for 15 minutes and remove with warm water. It is advisable to apply this mask in the morning.
For dry skin
If you have a dry skin, oatmeal is an ingredient that can keep our skin hydrated: Try it out with the following mask.
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 2 tablespoons of oatmeal
- The fresh juice of one lemon
Preparation
Mix the ingredients until they form a smooth paste, apply it to your face avoiding your lips and eyes. Leave on for about 20 minutes. Once slightly dried, remove with warm water and rinse with cold water.
Oily Skin
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of oats flour
- 1 egg yolk
Preparation
Mix the egg with the outmeal until well blended, then apply it to the face and neck, leaving the lip and eye contour. Leave on for 10 minutes and remove with warm water, then rinse your face with cold water.
For sensitive skin
If your skin is sensitive, i.e. looks dehydrated, dry, and is intolerant to external aggressors, the following mask may be appropriate for you.
Ingredients
- ½ cup of milk
- ¼ cup of oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 lemon
Preparation
Leave the oats to soak in the milk for at least one hour. Once this time has passed, add a tablespoon of honey and stir in, adding a few drops of lemon. Apply the mixture to your face, leaving it on for 20 minutes and later remove with cold water.
To whiten your skin
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes
- ½ cup of oatmeal
Preparation
Place tomatoes to boil until the skin starts to peel. Remove from heat and remove the skin completely, then shred with a fork in a bowl and add the oatmeal gradually, mixing well.
Apply the treatment on the area you want to whiten and leave on for about 15 minutes, removing with warm water afterwards.
It is recommended that you apply the mask twice a day for 15 days or until you achieve the desired skin tone.