PSA: Oatmeal is more than just a healthy breakfast and it boasts many skincare benefits. Yes, the solution for all your skin woes is right in your kitchen as this antioxidant-rich treat is a miracle worker for all kinds of skin woes.
Whether you’re looking for squeaky clean skin or acne-fighting and brightening elixir – oatmeal is indeed a boon for your skin. So if you wish to give your skin the much-needed TLC and reap the benefits of this impressive skin-gredient, keep scrolling to find the oatmeal DIYs your skin will love.
These DIY Beauty Recipes With Oats Will Transform Your Beauty Routine
To De-Tan And Brighten
You’ll need:
- Almonds
- Raw milk
- Oatmeal
Method:
Step 1: Crush 2-3 almonds in a bowl and add 2 tablespoons of milk to it.
Step 2: Then, add 1 tablespoon of oatmeal and blend the ingredients. Apply this as a face mask and let it sit for 10-15 minutes before rinsing it off with water.
For Smooth, Soft Skin
Pexels
You’ll need:
- Gram flour (besan)
- Oats
- Honey
- Rosewater
Method:
Step 1: In a bowl add 1 tablespoon each of gram flour and oats.
Step 2: Then add 1 teaspoon of honey along with 1 teaspoon of turmeric to the mic.
Step 3: Mix all the ingredients together with rose water to make a smooth paste. Apply it on your face and let it dry naturally for about 15 minutes. Rinse with water, pat dry, and moisturise your skin as usual.
To Minimize Pores:
You’ll need:
- Oatmeal
- Plain curd/yogurt
Method:
Step 1: In a bowl, take 2 tablespoons of oatmeal and mix 1 to 1½ tablespoons of curd into it
Step 2: Mix the ingredients well to make a smooth non-dripping paste. Apply the face pack onto your skin leaving out the eyes and the lips. Leave it on for about 10-15 minutes or until the face mask starts to dry out. Then, wash off with cold water and pat dry.
For Squeaky Clean Skin
Pexels
You’ll need:
- Oatmeal
- Full cream milk (preferably raw milk) OR rose water
- Kaolin clay or Multani mitti
- Half a lemon
Method:
Step 1: In a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of oatmeal.
Step 2: Then, add 4 tablespoons of full cream milk. Alternatively, you can use rose water if you’re allergic to milk.
Step 3: Squeeze the juice of half a lemon and add it to the mix along with 2 tablespoons of multani mitti. Mix them till you get a smooth paste. Apply this on your face and leave it on for 20 minutes or till it starts to dry out. To remove, dampen cotton and wipe it off. Wash your face with cold water and pat dry.
Step 4: Follow with a light moisturiser and shine bright like a diamond.
For Glowing Skin
You’ll need:
- Ripe papaya
- Oats
- Almond oil
- Rosewater
Method:
Step 1: Mash a small piece of ripe papaya and mix it with 2 tablespoons of oats and 1 teaspoon of almond oil.
Step 2: Add enough rose water to make a paste so that it’s easy to apply on the face. Apply an even layer of this on the face and neck. Keep it on for 15 minutes before washing it off with water
To lock in the hydration, we recommend layering your skin with this uber-nourishing moisturiser which is like a tall drink of water for your skin. Add this to your cart to get the dewy, luminous complexion.
Bask in the glory of these masks to get the glow-up of your dreams.
Featured Image: Pexels
