- Removing dead skin cells, as using oatmeal mask regularly treats dry skin and relieves it from dead skin cells.
- Treating sensitive skin from infections, due to the presence of anti-inflammatory properties in it, and it is also suitable for all skin types.
- Cleaning the face by using it as a lotion, because of the presence of saponin, which works to remove dirt and impurities stuck to the face and cleanse it from it.
- Exfoliation of the skin in a natural way, as it has peeling properties, and this helps to get rid of blackheads, and makes the skin brighter.
- Treating acne, eczema, and rash that may affect the skin.
- Eliminate the harm caused by using chemical products such as those that whiten the skin.
- Reducing the size of pores in the face, and reducing the amount of fat that may accumulate in it.
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And these are some recipes that you can make it with oats:
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Mixture of oats, vinegar and lemon
Because of the presence of lemon, this mixture helps lighten the skin and remove dark spots on the face, while vinegar works to neutralize the pH of the skin.
Method:
- Mix three tablespoons of oatmeal with a quarter cup of warm water, then add 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of vinegar.
- Mix all the ingredients until the mixture forms a paste.
- Apply the mixture on the face after washing and drying it.
- Leave it for 10 minutes, while gently massaging it during this time.
- Wash the face with warm water.
- Oat mixture with honey and milk
This mixture is used to get rid of blackheads, and can be prepared using the following method.
Method:
- Mix two tablespoons of oatmeal powder with one tablespoon of honey.
- Add the juice of half a lemon with a few drops of vinegar and two tablespoons of milk.
- Add 1 tablespoon of curd, mix all the ingredients well, spread the mixture over the face, and leave it for 30 minutes before washing it.
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Mixture of oats with olive oil and egg whites
This mixture works to tighten the skin, as it is useful in giving the skin important nutrients, eggs contain protein and vitamins, in addition to the antioxidants found in olive oil, all of these materials work to tighten the skin and reduce wrinkles, and also give the skin the required moisture.
Method:
- Mix 1 tablespoon of oatmeal with one egg white and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Apply the mixture to the face and leave it for 20 minutes.
- Wash the face with warm water.
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Oats and banana mixture
This mask works to tighten the skin and get rid of wrinkles, in addition to the effect of oats in cleaning and exfoliating the skin, so this mask can be used to tighten the skin, clean it and give it the freshness as well.
The ingredients:
- A banana.
- Two tablespoons of honey.
- Three tablespoons of ground oatmeal.
- Two tablespoons of milk.
Method:
- Put the oatmeal with milk in the microwave for one minute.
- Mash the bananas well, then add the rest of the ingredients.
- Mix the ingredients well and stir until a firm mixture.
- Spread the mixture over the face, leave it for 30 minutes.
- Wash the face with warm water.
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Mixture of oats, apples and lemons
This mixture is for oily skin, and has the effect of getting rid of dead skin cells because it contains apples, which also helps in controlling the amount of oils produced by the skin, and lemon which reduces skin pigmentation.
Method:
- Mix half a cup of boiled oatmeal after it has cooled, with one egg white, then add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice plus half of a crushed apple.
- Apply the mixture to the face and leave it for 20 minutes.
- Wash the face with cold water.
Source: Justhealthness