Inspired by St. Ives’s Gentle Smoothing Oatmeal Scrub and Mask
Looking for the gentlest scrub and face mask to deep clean the pores using all natural ingredients? Your breakfast staples have you covered.
Oatmeal and yogurt soothe and soften the skin, while honey offers natural antioxidant and moisturizing properties.
Here are the complete instructions for making and using an oatmeal, honey, and yogurt face mask:
- Gather Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of finely ground or colloidal oatmeal
- 1 teaspoons of honey
- 1 teaspoon of plain Greek yogurt
- Combine Ingredients:
- Place the oatmeal in a mixing bowl.
- Add the honey to the bowl.
- Add the yogurt to the bowl.
- Mix Together:
- Stir the ingredients together until they are thoroughly combined and a paste is formed.
- Ensure that the oatmeal is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Prepare Your Face:
- Make sure your face is clean and dry before applying the mask.
- Apply the Mask:
- Using either clean fingers or a makeup brush, gently apply the paste all over your face.
- Avoid the eye area and any sensitive areas.
- Massage the Mask:
- Gently massage the mask into your skin using circular motions.
- Focus on areas where you may have dryness or irritation.
- Let it Sit:
- Allow the mask to sit on your face for about 15-20 minutes.
- Rinse Off:
- Rinse your face with lukewarm water, gently removing the mask.
- Pat your face dry with a clean towel.
- Moisturize:
- Apply your favorite moisturizer.
Your skin should feel refreshed and moisturized after this treatment!
Fun fact: “Colloidal” oatmeal might sound fancy but it just means finely ground oatmeal.
