Your quick-fix for a nourishing breakfast could actually be the perfect face mask for clearing acne! No doubt most of us love oatmeal and honey for breakfast. I often make a piping hot bowl of this creamy goodness when I need a sweet and filling snack. But now it’s time to do whip up a great oatmeal and honey face mask for acne and related acne problems like scarring, blemishes and oiliness.
Oatmeal is a gentle exfoliant, which can exfoliate even the most super sensitive skin without aggravating acne. Honey is the golden miracle used in almost every homemade face mask. It’s got anti-inflammatory and anti bacterial properties that help blast acne and pimples.
Let’s find out more about why oatmeal and honey are both very effective for clearing acne:
Benefits and Nutrients in Oatmeal for Acne
Oatmeal has a slight abrasive or gritty texture that will work wonders in sloughing off dead cells, excess sebum and grime from your skin surface. If you have acne inflammation or itchy acne, oatmeal will cool down your inflammation and relief the itch. Here are the ingredients & benefits of oatmeal for milk:
- Saponins– It contains saponins, which are natural cleansing agents that will pull out the acne causing gunk stuck deep within your pores.
- Polyssacharides– When mixed in water, oats form a gelatinous substance which pumps water into skin cells, leaving your skin hydrated and glowing.
- Essential fatty acids– These good fatty acids will lubricate and moisturize your skin, giving it a vibrant glow.
- Zinc– Zinc is thebest go-to mineral for treating acne. When applied topically, zinc is well known for fighting off acne germs and controlling sebum production.
- B-vitamins– These anti-oxidants will steer away pore-blocking free radicals that contribute to acne. B-vitamins also slow down the aging process of skin and promote glowing skin.
Benefits and Nutrients in Honey for Acne
Honey is one of nature’s most perfect foods. It contains powerful skin healing anti-oxidants and active enzymes. Honey contains antibacterial and antiseptic properties that defend acne prone skin from acne germs and bacteria. Honey is also a natural humectant, which will curb down over production of sebum from the skin’s oil glands, by hydrating them. Honey has so many nutritious ingredients for beautiful acne free skin.
Benefits and Nutrients in Honey for Acne
Honey is one of nature’s most perfect foods. It contains powerful skin healing anti-oxidants and active enzymes. Honey contains antibacterial and antiseptic properties that defend acne prone skin from acne germs and bacteria. Honey is also a natural humectant, which will curb down over production of sebum from the skin’s oil glands, by hydrating them. Honey has so many nutritious ingredients for beautiful acne free skin.
- Anti-oxidants– Antioxidants stave off free radicals that block pores and contribute to acne. They help maintain the elasticity of skin. Solve acne prone skin which is dehydrated underneath by hydrating and moisturizing. The powerful antioxidants in honey also slow fine lines and wrinkles and promote healthy supple skin.
- Sulphur– Topical application of this skin friendly mineral will help reduce acne by drying out the oily areas on and around the acne. This will enable the acne to pop naturally and heal faster.
- Potassium– Potassium is hydrating and moisturizing. It will reduce acne by controlling excess sebum production which forms acne through oily skin.
- Zinc– Acne-reducing mineral that is effective in controlling oily skin. It also kills off bacteria and germs that contribute to acne.
Oatmeal and Honey Face Mask Recipe for Acne
Nothing beats pampering yourself at home with natural kitchen ingredients. Fetch your oatmeal and honey from the kitchen cabinet and join me in making this cheap face mask!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ground oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon organic liquid honey
Directions
1. Fetch the ingredients you need for your acne face mask. Make sure to grind your oats using a coffee grinder or blender.
2. Combine the ingredients well in a mixing bowl.
3. Slather the mixture onto your clean face using an applicator brush or clean finger tips.
4. Wait for 10 minutes or however long till the face mask dries up.
5. When the time is up, use your fingers to effectively rinse off the mask with warm water. The final rinse should be done using tepid to cold water to close off pores.
6. Pat dry with a clean towel and apply a toner.
My Tips
1. Use organic liquid honey. The processed type may aggravate your acne.
2. Don’t use a wash cloth to when rinsing off the dried face mask as it will further irritate your acne. Clean fingertips and thorough rinsing with warm water will do the job effectively.
