How to Make a Honey & Oatmeal Skin Smoother

Exfoliating the skin is a top way to keep it looking young and fresh. One simple way to keep skin in shape is using oatmeal and raw honey. Honey is an amazing moisturizer that contains alpha hydroxy acids that exfoliate the skin. It is also used to combat acne. Oatmeal works as an exfoliant and a moisturizer that soothes irritated or sunburned skin. The combination makes a cheap, natural scrub that rejuvenates the skin.

Things You'll Need

• Oatmeal
• Raw, unprocessed honey
• Measuring cups
• Small bowl
• Pot
• Water

Instructions

Honey and Oatmeal Scrub

1. Measure 1 cup of dry oatmeal. Pour it into a small bowl.

2. Measure 1/4 cup of honey. Pour the honey into the bowl.

3. Mix, then apply to the face for five to 10 minutes. Rinse with water.

Honey and Oatmeal Facial

1. Measure 1/3 cup of dry oatmeal and 1/2 cup of water. Mix together in a pot and cook. Try using "fast cook" oatmeal that finishes in three minutes or less.

2. Pour oatmeal into a bowl to cool and thicken. Mix 1/4 cup of raw honey into the cooling oatmeal.

3. Combine the honey and the oatmeal well, and allow the mixture to cool. Apply a thin layer of the mixture to the face, avoiding the eyes. Leave it on for five to 10 minutes. Rinse off with water.

Tips & Warnings

• Oatmeal can cause slight irritation if it gets into the eye.

References

• Healthy-Skincare: Honey Facial
• Amazing-Green-Tea: Honey Skin Care Benefits
• Self-Growth: Honey and Oatmeal Facial

Resources

• HubPages: Honey for Skin Care