Oatmeal is more than just a breakfast cereal that boosts your metabolism and regulates your cholesterol levels. Your skin will also enjoy a bowl of this nutritious grain! Oatmeal contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that soothe dry, irritated, and itchy skin during pregnancy. It’s also excellent for acne-prone skin as it helps absorb excess oil from your skin’s surface and makes your complexion soft and even-toned.
But here’s a question? How do you add oatmeal to your pregnancy skincare routine? Of course, you can incorporate oatmeal-infused skincare products into your beauty regimen, and the other thing that you can do is whip up some homemade oatmeal facial masks with easily available kitchen ingredients to boost your complexion and also keep it relaxed and calm.
Check out some of the best oatmeal face masks that you can DIY at home!
5 Best Oatmeal Face Mask Recipes For Nourished Skin
Oatmeal + Honey
Colloidal oatmeal (oatmeal ground to a fine flour) has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, as well as antimicrobial that reduce itching in your skin and improve the integrity of your skin barrier. It is also beneficial for those with eczema-prone skin as it helps regulate the skin microbiome composition and reduce inflammation.
Honey is a great humectant with antibacterial properties that helps hydrate your skin and lock in moisture, and also keep acne-causing bacteria at bay.
You will need:
- 1 serving of oatmeal
- 2 tablespoons of honey
Directions
- Cook one serving of oatmeal, and add two tablespoons of honey to it.
- Once the mixture has completely cooled down, apply it to your face using a brush.
- Leave it for 10-15 minutes, and then rinse with lukewarm water.
Oatmeal + Rosewater
If you have been looking for a soothing mask recipe for exfoliation, then you should definitely try this! It is enriched with ingredients that balance your complexion, and even tone your skin. It contains apple, which has rich antioxidant qualities and an AHA called malic acid that helps remove dead skin cells. It also uses rose water, which has anti-inflammatory properties that soothes irritated and inflamed skin and is perfect for sensitive skin.
You will need:
- 2 tablespoons of oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Few drops of rosewater
Directions:
- Mix a tablespoon of honey and two tablespoons of oatmeal together. Now add a few drops of rose water to it.
- Apply the paste to your face using a brush.
- Scrub gently to remove dead skin cells and smoothen your complexion.
- Rinse with water and moisturise your skin to prevent dryness.
Oatmeal + Baking Soda
This is the perfect soothing face mask for those struggling with acne during pregnancy. Colloidal oatmeal has anti-inflammatory properties that help cleanse your skin and relax it, and baking soda gently removes dead skin cells and opens clogged pores, clearing away blackheads, and absorbing excess oil from your skin.
You will need:
- 2 tablespoons of oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- Water (Just enough to make the paste)
Directions:
- Grind the oatmeal in a blender or food processor.
- Add baking soda and water to make a paste.
- Apply the oatmeal paste to your clean and dry face.
- Leave it on for 10 minutes, and then rinse with cold water.
Oatmeal + Lemon + Honey + Apple Cider Vinegar
All the ingredients in this mask are super-healing, and for various reasons. Lemon contains vitamin C, which serves as an astringent, and is great for diminishing dark marks from acne and other skin discolourations. Apple cider vinegar is acidic and has antiseptic properties, which help get rid of acne-causing bacteria. It might also help restore your skin’s balance. Additionally, oatmeal and honey have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which help soothe and relax your skin and reduce swelling.
You will need:
- 3 tablespoons of colloidal oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- ¼ cup of warm water
Directions:
- Combine all the ingredients into a paste.
- Use a brush to apply the mixture to your face, and massage gently in circular motions.
- Leave it on for just 5 minutes, and then rinse with warm water.
Oatmeal + Yogurt
If you are fighting dry and dull skin, then this oatmeal face mask should be your new go-to. While oatmeal exfoliates your skin to remove dead skin cells, yogurt absorbs deep into your skin to give you a nourished, hydrated, and glowy complexion.
You will need:
- ¼ cup of cooked oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 2-3 tablespoons of plain yogurt
Directions:
- Mix all the ingredients together to make a paste.
- Apply the mixture to your skin using a brush.
- Leave it for 10-15 minutes and then rinse with cool water.
Apart from having it during your breakfast, or creating an overnight smoothie bowl with it, you can also add oatmeal to your pregnancy skincare routine to tackle skin woes. These simple oatmeal face mask recipes can be made with easily-available ingredients, only take a few minutes to prepare, and still pack a bunch of benefits for your skin.
BRB, we are going to try all these oatmeal face mask recipes for ourselves, what about you?
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