Oat face masks
Oat face masks
The medicinal properties of oats have long been known. It contains carotene, B vitamins, essential oils, nicotinic acid and many other useful substances. This cereal is actively used for facial care.
Masks from oats moisturize, nourish and purify the skin. In addition, they can be used to combat acne. To prepare a mask at home, you will need a coffee grinder, which is useful for grinding oat flakes to a powdery state. Usually, such cosmetics should be kept on the skin for about 15-20 minutes.
A classic mask for normal skin is preparedby the following recipe: mix 1 tbsp. ground oatmeal with 1 tsp. honey, natural yogurt and olive oil. The composition is applied to clean skin.
In the mask for oily skin, you can add a decoctioncalendula. Pour 1 tbsp. dry flowers with a glass of boiling water and let stand for 20 minutes. Then mix 2 tablespoons. oatmeal with a little bit of infusion. The consistency of the mask should resemble thick sour cream. You can add whipped egg whites, then the composition will help get rid of the expanded pores.
Women with acne are recommended mask,cooked according to the following recipe: oat flakes boil with boiling water so that a gruel is obtained. Add a few drops of lemon juice and apply on face. If necessary, dilute the mask with milk.
To care for wilting and dry skin, usetomato juice, cream or sour cream, egg yolk, honey, banana or persimmon. Mix one of the listed ingredients with 1 tbsp. ground oatmeal and apply on face.
