Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Oats My Gosh!: Three Homemade Oatmeal Masks.


As Fall weather kicks in, our skin looses radiance and moisture. Oatmeal is a natural soother, contains moisturizing properties and is known to give skin a supple appearance while healing dry skin. 
Here is the basic recipe for a great oatmeal mask and two spin off oatmeal masks that are hand catered to specific skin types and concerns. 

Basic Oatmeal Mask.

You will need..
3/4 cup Dry Oatmeal (If you have a food processor, grind the oatmeal. If not, it is not necessary.)
1/3 cup Warm Water 

Mix the ingredients into a paste. Apply on slightly damp skin, leaving on until the mask dries. Remove with warm water. 

Agave Nectar, Lemon & Oatmeal Exfoliating Mask - Normal to Combination Skin. 

You will need..
3 tbsp. Agave Nectar 
2 tbsp. Oatmeal (If you have a food processor, grind the oatmeal. If not, it is not necessary.)
1 tbsp. Lemon Juice 

The agave nectar is a natural humectant, drawing moisture to the skin while the lemon juice is a natural exfoliant. 

Mix the ingredients into a paste. Apply on slightly damp skin, leaving on for 30 minutes. Remove with warm water. 

Strawberry, Apple, Agave Nectar & Oatmeal Clarifying Mask.

You will need..
1/4 cup Oatmeal
1/2 Apple
1/2 cup Strawberries
2 tbsp. Agave Nectar

Apple contains Malic Acid, a natural exfoliator that is gentle and ideal for breakout prone skin. Strawberries contain Salicylic Acid, a natural pore detoxifier and skin clearing ingredient. 

Blend together in food processor or blender. Mix the ingredients into a paste. Apply on slightly damp skin, leaving on for 30 minutes. Remove with warm water. 

Lala xoxo

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