Aside from the benefits that oats and honey have when consumed as food, they have an important role to play in skin care. Oatmeal was already used in 2000 BC by the Egyptians and Arabs to beautify their skin. Oatmeal baths were largely used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for the cure of skin diseases, and honey, is the same, an ancestral product used since ancient times.
Benefits of the oatmeal mask and honey for the face
Benefits of Oatmeal for the face
- Treats acne.
- Eliminates dryness.
- Moisturizes the skin.
- Relieves itching.
- Lightens the skin.
- Treats poison ivy irritations and chickenpox.
- It is a natural cleaner.
- Its proteins keep the skin protected, among other things.
Benefits of honey for the face
Bee honey has also been used since ancient times for its benefits to beautify the face. Among the most important uses given to honey is:
- Acne: Honey is naturally antibacterial, which makes it ideal for the treatment of acne and its prevention.
- Aging: honey is full of antioxidants; it is great for slowing down aging.
- It gives a boost to the complexion: it is very moisturizing and soothing, so it helps to create a glow for your skin.
- Pores: Honey cleanses the complexion because it opens the pores making them easy to uncover.
Once you read the properties of oats and honey, you can imagine the benefits resulting from the elaboration of a mask of oats and honey for the face, it is one of the best since the mixture of oats with honey enhances the properties of each one resulting in one of the most effective masks and with more benefits that you can use to heal and beautify your skin.
How to make a mask of oatmeal and honey for the face?
Suitable for: Any skin type, from sensitive, oily, mixed skin and/or acne-prone skin Tip: Do a test on a small area of your skin, before trying any new product.
Frequency: Can be used daily
Warning: This oatmeal and honey mask is certainly somewhat messy to apply and rinse, but very well worth the effort. Your skin gently exfoliates with a dew glow after rinsing the mask. You can lie in bed while you make the mask, or do it before the shower. The longer you allow this oatmeal and honey mask to settle on your face (20-30 minutes is recommended), the harder it is to remove it, which is a good thing because you will have to massage the face with circular movements to loosen the mask and by doing so, and you will be gently exfoliating your skin at the same time.
Serves: 1
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon organic oat flakes.
- 2 teaspoons pure bee honey.
- 3/4 teaspoon distilled/filtered/pure water – add 1/4 teaspoon at a time.
As a plus, instead of distilled water, you can also use homemade rose water or lemon juice. Water or rose tonic is suitable for all skin types, while lemon juice can be a booster in order to fight acne and lighten scars.
Instructions
- Grind the oats until it is dusty.
- In a small bowl, mix the oatmeal, honey and distilled water, 1/4 teaspoon at a time, until a thick paste is formed.
- After washing your face, apply the mask of oatmeal and honey over the entire face, except eye area for 20-30 minutes. Rinse the mask by means of a light massage with circular movements to loosen. Follow up with your usual beauty routine by applying your favorite tonic and moisturizer after this.
