How to Make an Oatmeal and Yogurt Facial
Oatmeal is found in many types of commercial skincare products. Oatmeal contains beta glucan, a soluble fiber from the cell wells of the oat kernel. A study published in 2005 in the "International Journal of Cosmetic Science" (vol. 27; issue 5; p. 292) shows that beta glucan can penetrate the skin. This enables oats to improve the appearance of skin by reducing fine wrinkles. You can combine ordinary oats with yogurt to create a moisturizing facial appropriate for all types of skin. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- ½ cup oatmeal (regular or quick-cooking)
- ¼ cup non-fat, organic plain yogurt
- Distilled witch hazel
- Cotton balls
- Liquid chamomile soap (optional)
- Glycerin bar soap (optional)
Instructions
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Clean your face with a non-alkaline soap such as chamomile or glycerin soap. Sweep a cotton ball soaked in witch hazel over the skin.
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Grind ½ cup of oatmeal in a food grinder (or coffee mill). Add 2 to 3 tbsp. of honey to the ground oats to form a thick paste.
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Using clean hands, dab this oatmeal scrub on your face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Let the paste dry. Allow it to remain for 15 minutes.
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Rinse the oatmeal scrub off your face and pat dry. Pour ¼ cup of organic nonfat plain yogurt in the palm of your hand. Spread the yogurt evenly over your face and neck. Lie down to allow the yogurt to remain on the skin for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Rinse off thoroughly and moisturize with an appropriate moisturizer and apply sunscreen or makeup.
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Tips & Warnings
If you have oily or acne-prone skin, add ½ tbsp. of lemon juice to the oatmeal scrub and sweep the skin with tea tree oil before applying sunscreen or moisturizer. If you have sensitive skin, add 3 to 5 drops of lavender essential oil to the yogurt mask. If you have dry skin, add 3 to 5 drops of rose water to the yogurt mask. Items such as tea tree oil and rose water are available at most health food stores.
If you have sensitive skin, do a patch test. Dab the oatmeal and honey scrub on your inner elbow and let it remain for several hours. Do the same with plain organic yogurt. If you develop any skin irritation or rashes, do not use either for the skin facial.
Do not sleep with the oatmeal scrub on your skin overnight.
Use organic ingredients whenever possible to avoid pesticides.
