Colloidal Oatmeal Mask

I totally agree that the increasing pollution is giving us a tough time to deal with, especially regarding our health. Too much of artificial chemicals and intoxicants in the air are probably the root cause of acne problems and other skin irritations. I am sure we all are well acquainted with the n number of skin lotions and moisturizers available in the market these days. Yeah, of course many of them prove to be useful, however, if one could find some home remedy rather a commercial product to cure these, that would be excellent for skin exfoliation, ain't it? Now talking about oatmeal or oats, we have always heard of them being associated with food, haven't we? Ever thought of an oatmeal facial mask? Well, you ought to know, because it has proven useful and is certainly one of the best facial skincare products to rely on. Oatmeal is basically made from oat seeds of the oat plant Avena sativa. A semisolid compilation of the oats, either with milk, water, honey or yogurt, is beneficial for enhancing the benefits. Let's see the details of this homemade facial mask.

Colloidal Oatmeal Facial Mask

If you experiment or have anytime used a colloidal oatmeal face mask, you must be knowing what it feels like. The face looks fresh, young, and of course healthy! Colloidal oatmeal is nothing but the powdered or grounded form of oats. What you need to do is mix it with essential oils (jojoba oil) or lemon, along with honey and yogurt, to make an even more nourishing colloidal oatmeal mask.

Recipe

Ingredients

• one tablespoon colloidal oatmeal
• one tablespoon plain yogurt
• half tablespoon raw honey (you can use oil alternatively)

Method

Wash your face neatly with lukewarm water. Meanwhile, mix oatmeal powder, honey and yogurt in a bowl thoroughly to create a thick consistency paste. Let it stand for 5 minutes. Now apply the paste onto your face excluding your eyes and mouth, gently. Keep it on for round about 10 minutes. This step is prerequisite to remove all the dirt and impurities on the face. Now wash your face with lukewarm water again and see the difference! You can apply a moisturizer later if you want to.

Benefits

Colloidal Oatmeal Ingredients	Uses
Avenanthramides	An important constituent of oatmeal responsible for relieving skin irritations and giving a soothing effect after application
Beta glucan	This useful component of oatmeal, basically a polysaccharide, acts as a moisturizer by keeping the skin moist and well hydrated. It is popular in cosmetic industries and a part of moisturizing face masks mainly because of its healing properties
Silicon	Silicon helps against keloids which are abrupt growths on the top of the skin and face which appear unpleasant
Saponins	Saponins, certainly the best facial cleanser for dry and oily skin
Vitamins and Other Polysaccharides	We are well aware of the usefulness of these in nourishment of the skin (skin is an organ which requires specific amounts of vitamins and minerals for growth)

Along with the uses, these masks are excellent to keep your skin away from problems like itching, inflammation and irritation, caused by the number of pollutants in the environment. It is basically a mask for sensitive skin care.

This homemade facial mask recipe is excellent for all skin types, so you can use it without thinking twice. See to it that you use the mask every alternate day, at least. This one of the best ways to rejuvenate your face, surely!