Oatmeal face mask

Oatmeal for the face: what is the benefit

There is probably no herbal product that has not been tried on the face to see what happens. Judging by the fact that oatmeal mask recipes are widespread, this product has successfully passed the test of time – a lot of people really use oatmeal for the face.

What is the reason for success? First of all, oatmeal itself is a neutral and safe product for external use: it does not cause discomfort and negative reactions from the skin. And this is already a lot for an ingredient in home cosmetics. Moreover, oatmeal for the face is useful, being a source of elements such as:

The mechanism of action of the oatmeal mask on the skin of the face

Due to the rich composition, the oatmeal mask has a versatile positive effect on the skin of the face:

Plus, the oatmeal mask feels comfortable on the skin.

Homemade oatmeal face mask or ready-made?

According to Healthy-Food, store-bought products based on oatmeal or flour are not common. But in the home beauty kitchen, oatmeal face masks are used with pleasure. However, is it worth using grandmother’s recipes in the presence of a huge number of a wide variety of masks from the manufacturer?

Composition

Efficiency

Enriching a homemade oatmeal face mask with additional ingredients is a gamble, but a risky one. Who has tested the food in your fridge or pantry for safety and effectiveness? You will have to experience them “on your own skin.”

Ease of use

Homemade oatmeal masks are not the most convenient to use – rather large flakes tend to fall off and stain clothes. You’ll have to experiment to achieve the perfect consistency. Also, while rinsing, an oatmeal face mask can easily clog the sink drain. Why do you need the extra hassle of clearing the blockage? Naturally, purchased masks do not have such problems: texture, ease of application, ease of rinsing, aroma, consistency – everything is thought out.

How to use oatmeal face mask

The rules for using oatmeal for the face in the form of a mask are standard:

How to make an oatmeal face mask: recipes

Oatmeal face mask is easy to make at home. The main thing is to know the proportions.

The basic recipe is as follows: cereals are poured with hot liquid (water, milk, cream, tea, herbal decoction) in a ratio of 1: 2 / 2,5. You need to wait until the “porridge” is brewed, and the flakes soften and swell. You can pre-grind them in a coffee grinder.

You are free to enrich the basic composition of the hercules face mask with a wide variety of additives, depending on the condition and needs of the skin.

Oatmeal face mask with kefir

Adding a fermented milk product to the Hercules face mask, as well as a light abrasive, will help cleanse oily skin.

Hercules face mask with egg

Egg is a versatile product for homemade masks. For dry or normal skin, the yolk is used, which is extremely rich in fatty acids, for oily skin – a protein that has a drying and narrowing effect on pores. Also, protein masks are used for a tightening effect. Lifting as such does not occur, the mixture creates its illusion when it strongly tightens the skin.

With yolk

Add a whole egg yolk and a teaspoon of honey to warm (but not hot!) oatmeal “porridge”, mix well and apply the mixture while warm on your face, wash off after 15-20 minutes.

With protein

Beat the egg white until foamy, add the oatmeal and half a teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply the composition on the face, leave until completely dry.

Oatmeal and honey face mask

This deliciously nourishing oatmeal mask will smooth and soften dry, rough skin. Just keep in mind that honey is a potential allergen, be sure to test it on the skin of your wrist (drip a little) before applying it to your face.

Brew oatmeal with hot milk or cream, add a little honey and a teaspoon of olive oil. Mix well. When the mixture is at a comfortable temperature, apply the resulting oatmeal and honey mask to your face. Leave for 20 minutes.

Oatmeal mask with avocado

You will need a tablespoon of softened avocado, which can be mixed:

Review of the best cosmetic face masks

In our review, we have included ready-made masks for different skin types, although they do not contain oatmeal, in case you want to compare the results of homemade and cosmetics designed and created by professionals.

Fresh mix, fabric face mask “Concentrate with vitamin C” for all skin types, Garnier

An excellent format for those who like to do everything with their own hands: the components of the mask (impregnation-concentrate and dry fabric base) are mixed immediately before use, only without fuss in the kitchen and soiled dishes. In 15 minutes, under the cover of the mask, the skin is filled with radiance and freshness.

Age Expert 55+ Repair Sheet Mask, L’Oréal Paris

Nourishing sheet mask, enriched with hyaluronic acid and oils, softens the skin and helps to cope with dryness, one of the typical problems of mature skin.

Facial mask “Magic clay: cleansing and narrowing the pores”, L’Oréal Paris

For oily facial skin, clay masks are great, which absorb sebum, cleansing the skin. This tool contains three types of clay plus algae extract.

Nourishing face mask with avocado Avocado Nourishing Hydration Mask, Kiehl’s

The texture, color and consistency of the mask is like a ripe avocado. Formulated with avocado extract and oil, supplemented with Kiehl’s favorite nourishing ingredients: squalane, evening primrose oils, shea butter and cupuaçu. No wonder this mask nourishes, smoothes and softens the skin well. This, of course, is not oatmeal, but it’s worth a try, believe me.

Mask-film “Clean skin active with charcoal”, Garnier

Charcoal is an absorbent that draws impurities out of the pores. And this property, which is very valuable for oily skin, also applies to the black mask, which also contains salicylic acid, which helps to effectively fight black spots. The mask is applied in a thin layer, dries on the face, turning into a film, and then removed – along with impurities and black dots.