Oatmeal is one of the most valuable andoatmeal is one of the most affordable foods, and in recent years it has become increasingly important as a cosmetic product. Masks made from it are universal and will suit any skin type if you choose additional components wisely. Such self-care will not hit the family budget, will not take much time and is generally convenient in all respects. A face mask made from rolled oats is truly miraculous. Its secret is in the microelements, of which there are so many in this product. Retinol, thiamine and ascorbic acid - these are the three whales on which the rejuvenating effect of oatmeal rests. It nourishes the skin and significantly improves complexion, cleanses pores, works as a soft scrub and does many other things that are usually hoped for by professional cosmetics. It is unlikely that anyone will have an allergic reaction to the external use of oatmeal; however, be careful not to use other ingredients in the mask that you may be allergic to. There are no other contraindications. For a better effect of the mask, before applying it, make a steam bath from a herbal mixture to prepare the skin by steaming it properly, or simply cleanse the face with your usual products. Remember that it is advisable to apply the mask not only to the face. The neck and décolleté area sometimes give away age much more strongly, however, if the facial skin type can be oily, the skin of the neck and décolleté can be dry and withered, which means they will require completely different care. All masks are applied for fifteen to twenty minutes, unless otherwise indicated.
Masks for the care of oily skin
Below we provide recipes for masks that are best suited for the care of this skin type:
- With yogurt and lemon
Compound:a tablespoon of ground rolled oats and low-fat kefir, two to three teaspoons of lemon juice. Mix the ingredients and apply. Rinse off with plenty of warm water. This composition tones and cleanses even extremely oily skin.
- With egg white and lemon
Compound:two large spoons of ground oatmeal, warm water, one egg white, one and a half small spoons of lemon juice. Beat the egg white, adding juice, mix with oatmeal and water. Apply to the skin. Relax your face and try to remain silent for the time required for the mask, as it tightens the skin a little. Then rinse with water at about room temperature. The recipe is very useful, it will help rid your face of blackheads, improve its color, and reduce pores.
- With yogurt and juice
Compound:a large spoon of rolled oats, a little low-fat kefir or sour milk, you can use any juice of sour fruits. Pour any of the suggested options over the flakes, stir. You should get a not too thick porridge, apply it to your face, massaging it with your fingers. Do not touch until completely dry. Remove with cool water, massaging your face again. This procedure cleanses oily skin and removes excess shine.
- Mask-scrub with yogurt
Ingredients: a tablespoon of ground oatmeal, two and a half tablespoons of boiled water or sour milk, a pinch of salt. Mix and use instead of a scrub.
Masks made of oatmeal for dry skin
As you know, thin and sensitive dry skin needs to be cleansed very carefully. We have selected for you the best cleansing masks for this type of skin:
- Mask-scrub with milk
Compound:a large spoon of rolled oats, one heaped teaspoon of dry milk, a little warmed milk. Mix the oatmeal and dry milk, steam with hot milk, cover tightly with something for five to ten minutes. Use warm as a scrub. Rinse with warm enough water, then apply a little moisturizer.
- Mask-scrub with carrot juice
Ingredients: two or three large spoons of oatmeal, a little carrot juice. Pour a small amount of carrot juice over the ground oatmeal, leave until it swells, use as a scrub.
- Mask-scrub with olive oil
Compound:tablespoon of rolled oats, a pinch of salt, two tablespoons of olive, mustard or any other vegetable oil. Mix and use as a facial scrub. Rinse with cool water in large quantities.
- Mask-scrub with sour cream
Ingredients: a tablespoon of rolled oats and thick sour cream. Mix and use as a scrub. Remove with warm water. This option, like the previous one, is also suitable for normal skin.
Mask of oatmeal for any skin
Choose the most suitable mask for yourself and use it to benefit your skin:
- Cleansing mask with corn flakes and vegetable oil
Compound:half a tablespoon of rolled oats and corn flakes, a teaspoon of sugar, any vegetable oil. Mix the flakes and sugar, dilute with oil until it becomes a not very thick porridge. Apply to the face and use for a few minutes as a peeling. Rinse with warm water.
- With orange and jojoba oil
Compound:freshly squeezed juice of half an orange, ten to fifteen drops of jojoba oil (it is excellent for facial skin) one to two large spoons of oatmeal. Warm up the juice, add jojoba oil and oatmeal. Mix well, apply to face and leave for twenty to twenty-five minutes. Rinse with plenty of water at room temperature.
- With honey
Compound:a tablespoon of crushed rolled oats and warmed honey. Mix until you get a viscous, thick mass. Apply to the face with massaging, circular movements. Rinse with not too hot filtered water.
Special Purpose Masks
These masks can be used as a remedy against acne and pimples:
- With aspirin and vitamins
Compound:two heaping spoons of crushed flakes, four to five aspirin tablets, a couple of drops of concentrated vitamins A and C. Crush the tablets and mix with the remaining ingredients. Apply to the skin of the face, be sure to cleanse it first. Rinse off with plenty of warm water.
- With citrus juice and tea tree oil
Compound:three tablespoons of crushed oatmeal, warm water, five to six drops of tea tree essential oil, one tablespoon of orange, grapefruit or lemon juice. Dilute the rolled oats with warm water until it reaches the consistency of sour cream, add essential oil and juice. Apply to face, leave for a quarter of an hour. Rinse with warm enough water. This mask has a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect. In addition to acne, it will help remove redness.
- With herbs
Compound:a decoction of dry medicinal herbs (plantain, succession, calendula, celandine), two large spoons of crushed oatmeal. Make a decoction by pouring boiling water over the herbs or making a steam bath, leave to infuse for about half an hour. Dilute the oatmeal with the decoction until it reaches the consistency of sour cream, apply the mixture to the face and neck, then leave for another half hour. Wash with cool water.
- With jojoba oil and aloe juice
Compound:warm water, rolled oats, jojoba oil in the amount of ten to fifteen drops, a teaspoon of aloe juice. Dilute the flakes with water, mix well, add the remaining components. Apply to the face, do not remove for half an hour. Aloe moisturizes and disinfects the skin, jojoba softens, relaxes and soothes it. The complex effect of these products impresses with its magnificent action!
Masks for the care of aging skin
You can choose just one mask for yourself, or you can do them all in turn - each of these three masks wonderfully nourishes and makes the skin of the face and neck more elastic!
- With honey, tea and grapefruit juice
Compound:a large spoon of rolled oats, strong freshly brewed black tea, a teaspoon of honey, one and a half teaspoons of grapefruit juice. Steam the oats with tea, set aside for ten to twenty minutes, add honey and juice to the resulting gruel. Mix well and apply to the neck and, of course, the face. Rinse first with almost hot, then fairly cold water. The recipe will give the skin elasticity and firmness.
- With yolk, beer and pulp of avocado
Compound:a tablespoon of rolled oats, a little boiling water, an egg yolk, crushed avocado pulp, a large spoon of beer, preferably unfiltered. Steam the flakes with boiling water to get a gruel, when it cools down a little add the remaining ingredients. Mix. Apply and leave for thirty minutes, maybe a little longer. Wash with warm, then fairly cold water.
- With grapes
Compound:several large seedless grapes, a large spoon of oatmeal, a little boiled warm water. Mash the berries, add the oatmeal and pour water. Cover with something and let it brew. Apply to the face and neck in a circular motion, massage, leave for five to nine minutes and rinse with water at about room temperature. As you can see, making a mask yourself is not at all difficult. You only need to have the most important "component" - half an hour of free time, which you need to devote to your beloved self. Do not forget: what you do for yourself today will determine how you will look in a few years. We wish you to always be young and beautiful!
