Oatmeal has wonderful properties that can nourish and heal and good
for all skin types. It is hypoallergenic and
contains amino acids which will keep the skin will hydrated.
As we all know amino acids have a positive
effect upon cells. They can help improve skin
that has been scarred and I have read that they are more powerful
than alpha-hydroxyls in terms of smoothing the skin and improving
tone and color. Another plus is amino acid is
not photosensitive and does not cause irritation that alpha and
beta hydroxyls have.
Additionally you may have seen the term colloidal oatmeal listed in
your oatmeal bath and skin care products, this is simply
oats that are ground into an extremely fine
powder. The oatmeal is ground so fine that it
blends easily with water, such as in a bath, or in lotions and
creams.
Also, did you know that oats are recognized by the Food and Drug
Administration for its natural skin protection?
Furthermore, oats are so versatile; you can mix and match your
ingredients depending on your skin type and skin care
need.
So without further ado, get out the oatmeal and prepare for a
wonderful facial mask. If a soaking bath is in
order, get out the grinder and grind up some oats and add a little
to your bath water. I suggest that you use old
fashioned rolled oats. If you like you can grind the oatmeal
in these recipes.
Basic Oatmeal Facial mask with exfoliating properties
3/4 cup dry Oatmeal
1/3 cup warm water
Mix the ingredients together until a paste is formed.
Spread evenly over face and neck avoiding the eye
area. Sit back and relax, maybe through a couple
of sliced cucumbers on the eyes for the ultimate spa
experience. When the mask starts to feel a
little itchy, because ithe oats are drying, rinse with
warm water then cool water. Follow with toner
and moisturizer.
Oatmeal Dry Skin Facial Mask
1 Egg (naturally if allergic to eggs do not use)
1/2 cup Oatmeal
2 teaspoons extra virgin Olive oil or almond oil (do not use almond
oil if allergic to nuts)
Mix all the ingredients to form a paste. Adjust
oatmeal or oil so that you have a thick paste that will not
run. Apply to face and neck avoiding the eye
area. Leave on 15 to 20
minutes. Rinse with warm water then cool
water. Follow with a homemade toner and
moisturizer.
Oatmeal Oily Skin Mask
1 Egg white (has astringent properties)
1 tablespoon Oatmeal
1/2 teaspoon Lemon juice (has astringent properties and skin
whitening properties)
Beat the egg and slowly add the oatmeal then lemon
juice. Adjust if needed so that you have a good
paste that will not run. Apply over face and
neck avoiding the eye area. When the oatmeal starts to dry and
slight itching begins rinse with warm water then cool
water. Follow with a toner and
moisturizer. Note: lemon has
photosensitivity properties so best used in the
evening.
These are just a few of the facial masks you can make with
oatmeal. There are a variety of other
ingredients you can use such as honey, yogurt, milk, baking soda,
etc. However, as with all skin care products a
patch test is always recommended.
Not ready to make your own oatmeal masks and bath products - check
these out
Dry Skin Face Mask
Wild oats, honey and vitamins combine to create this
unique hydrating mask - deep penetrating and long lasting
moisturizing. Soothe and moisturize dry, rough skin, soften and
eliminate skin rashes. Provides healing skin care that
moisturizes and hydrates renewing molecular moisture and retention.
Increases cellular rejuvenation and turnover for fresh moisture
rich skin.
Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing
Body Wash with Natural Colloidal Oatmeal, 18-Ounce Bottles
(Pack of 3)
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