I’m always looking for new ingredients or products that can both thoroughly clean my skin, while not completely stripping it.
Cleaning one’s skin is always a delicate balancing act between stripping off the dead skin and unnecessary oil without taking away too much that the skin underneath will be sensitive and damaged. Of course if your skin is prone to breakouts and light bouts of eczema, like mine, you have to be really careful not to aggravate any skin conditions.
I was looking for a natural skin remedy with powerful antiseptic ingredients that would still be gentle on my skin. I previously read about the cleansing and exfoliating properties of oats and it seemed natural to combine them with the antibacterial properties of honey and lemon to prevent future breakouts. The oatmeal in a ground form is also a more gentle exfoliant than one with larger granules (e.g. a sugar scrub which can be damaging to your skin).
DIY Oatmeal honey mask
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon honey (preferably raw)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Preparation and instructions
1. Grind oatmeal in a coffee grinder, blender or food processor to make it easier to apply.
2. Mix all ingredients together to create a paste.
2. Apply mixture to your clean face and leave on for up to 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Benefit Rundown
- Oats contain proteins to maintain the skin’s natural moisture barrier
- Oats contain saponins, a natural cleanser, which will remove dirt and oil from the pores
- Honey can unclog pores and draw out impurities
- Lemon has antibacterial and antifungal properties
Super, I am going to try this :)) Have a great day flower xx
i love homemade masks and face products. for a while, i was washing my face with honey and baking soda, and i loved it! i will have to try this mask!
I love homemade masks too! Ooh honey and baking soda sounds like a great exfoliating, cleansing mix. I hope you get to try this mask too and thanks for stopping by!
Love this great idea, I have very sensitive skin so the more natural the better, I will be trying this out. Thank you!
Ooh, I want to try this! I love that only 3 ingredients are needed! 🙂
Yes,I was looking to create something with simple and effective ingredients. I hope you try it out soon!
I used to do mask with oats, honey and egg white. You’re inspiring to revisit it and add some lemon juice 🙂
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Egg white would be great too! It tightens the skin so nicely. I’m glad I inspired you dear!
This sounds delightful and I have all of the ingredients! Will definitely try it. Thanks 🙂
what a great idea!! i’ll give this a whirl!! thank you dear!! xo
Welcome back!! Hope you had a splendid trip! Thanks for lending me your opinion on my last post. Happy End of the Week!
You know what?!This is great, I definitely want to try it!! I use oatmeal wrapped in thin clothes to soften my skin during a relaxing bath. It really works and I love the milky look of the water 🙂
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I hope you try it out soon dear! You are right – oatmeal is so soothing in the bath!
ooh thank you for sharing! I can’t wait to try this at home!!!