April 9, 2011

Crazy Fantastic Oatmeal Facials That Save You Money

Why spend tons of money at the spa when you can give yourself nearly the exact same facial at home using ingredients that are in your kitchen? Facials made from all natural ingredients are the best. Oatmeal in particularly great at cleansing and moisturizing skin. Oatmeal is used in many body products. Use the following oatmeal based facials to help cleanse and moisturize your skin.

Mix together a tablespoon of oatmeal powder, a single egg white and a few drops of lemon oil. You can find lemon oil at most natural or homeopathic stores or you can check the organic section of your grocery store. Oatmeal powder can be made by smashing oatmeal that you have on hand. Make sure it is natural oatmeal and not the heat instantly kind! Be sure to mix the ingredients together completely, especially important since you're using egg in this mixture. Once mixed together, spread the mixture on your face, avoiding your eyes. Leave on your face until it is dry, about twenty minutes. After it's dried, wash off with water and a soft washcloth.

If you have dry skin, this next recipe can be really helpful. Mix together a ripe banana that has been mashed and a cup of oatmeal. Thin out this thick mixture with milk to form a creamy paste. Avoid the area around your eyes when you spread this creamy paste on your face and allow it to sit for ten to fifteen minutes. Use clean water to rinse it off after the fifteen minutes. And now your skin should feel moisturized.

People with very oily skin can even benefit from an oatmeal facial. This is one of the simplest facial mixtures that you can make. Add some water to some fresh and natural oatmeal to form a nice and creamy paste. Spread this on your face, again avoiding the area around your eyes, and let it dry completely. Be patient as this can take a while. Once the mask has dried completely you can rub it off of your face with your fingers. This should help your skin feel clean, moisturized, and not excessively. Rinse away any leftover oatmeal bits with some water and then pat dry thoroughly with a clean and soft towel.

Oatmeal can help improve the condition of your skin in a variety of ways. Lots of people who specialize in skin care recommend using oatmeal if you want to make your own homemade facials. The recipes and instructions contained in this article are just the beginning, there are thousands of homemade facial recipes out there to choose from!

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