How to Make an Easy Three-Step Oatmeal Facial Mask

An oatmeal facial mask is a simple and inexpensive way to treat and nourish your skin. Oatmeal is commonly used in many skin-care products to exfoliate and soften the skin. The rough texture of the oatmeal helps to scrub away dead cells from the skin's surface. This natural and effective facial treatment can be easily made with a few ingredients that you may already have in your home.

Instructions

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     Add 2 tbsp. of honey, 1/4 cup of raw oatmeal and 1/4 cup of plain yogurt to a blender. Blend all the ingredients together on medium speed for 1 minute. The blended ingredients should be a thick paste. Pour the contents from the blender into a small container.
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     Cleanse your face with your favorite facial cleanser or with a simple splash of lukewarm water. Apply the blended oatmeal, honey and yogurt to the face, using your fingertips. Gently massage it into the skin in a circular motion, avoiding the delicate areas around the eyes. Your face should be completely covered in the form of a mask.
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     Leave the facial mask on for 15 minutes. As the the mask dries, your skin will begin to tighten. Wash your face with lukewarm water until all the oatmeal is removed. Splash cold water on the face to close the pores and use a towel to pat your skin dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Apply lemon juice to your face before going to bed to keep the skin glowing.
• Do not use bar soap on your face. Bar soap dries out the natural moisture from the skin.

How to Make Facial Masks With Oatmeal & Milk

Many people are turning to home remedies for many things, including beauty products. Instead of spending money at a salon or a day spa, facials can be done at home with ingredients from the kitchen, at a fraction of the price. One of the best facial masks to make at home is the oatmeal-and-milk mask. This mask brings the skin back to its youthfulness and helps prevent aging of the skin. Follow a few simple steps, and you will be on your way to younger and fresher-looking skin.

Instructions

1. Making Facial Mask With Oatmeal, Milk and Olive Oil

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     Pour 1 cup milk into a saucepan.
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     Measure 2 tbsp. slow-cooking oatmeal, and add it to the milk.
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     Cook over medium heat until the oatmeal thickens. Turn off the heat when you see it starting to thicken.
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     Add 2 tbsp. olive oil and blend it together well.
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     When the mixture cools enough to be put on your skin, rub it gently over your face. Cover your neck also, as the mixture will also help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and aging. Let the mask dry for 30 minutes.
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     Rinse the oatmeal-and-milk mask off your face with lukewarm water. Gently dry your skin with a towel.

   Making a Facial Mask With Oatmeal, Milk, Honey and Cinnamon

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     Measure 1/2 cup distilled water, and put it in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute.
   • 8 Remove the hot water from the microwave. Add 2 tbsp. honey and stir well
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     Add 1 tbsp. of cinnamon and just enough instant oatmeal to make a paste.
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     Apply the paste to your face and leave it on for 45 minutes.
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     Remove from your face by rinsing with warm water.

Tips & Warnings

• Always wash your face before putting on a facial mask. This prevents you from adding impurities to the skin.
• Always check the temperature of a warm facial mask with the tip of your finger before applying it directly to the face.