This mask is an excellent cleanser for sensitive skin. Honey, yogurt and orange juice all have properties that will help clear skin discoloration. Oatmeal is a gentle cleanser while the citric acid in the orange juice will help tighten pores. The lactic acid found in yogurt is also a common ingredient of many facial peels, it will help remove dead skin cells to leave your face looking more radiant. Honey contributes as a moisturizer, brightener, and cleanser.
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup Instant Oatmeal
- 2 Tablespoons Orange Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
- 1 Tablespoon Yogurt
Storage & Shelf Life
I like to use this mask immediately, but it will last refrigerated for up to a week. It can also be nice to use it cold out of the fridge, it's very refreshing!
Make it!
- I like to use instant oatmeal for this recipe because it will hydrate more quickly. Run the oatmeal through a blender for 10-15 seconds to ensure that your mask has a smooth consistency. The oatmeal will look like more of a powder now, but it will still have a little bit of texture. Below, you can see the difference between the unprocessed oatmeal (Left) and the blended oatmeal (Right).
- Now that the oatmeal is blended into a powder, this one is another easy one! Just put all of the ingredients into a bowl and stir it up until it is a consistent color and texture.
- Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the oatmeal to fully hydrate. The texture you are looking for is a smooth wet paste. The mask is too thick if you cannot spread it smoothly on your skin and it clumps together. The mask is too thin if it drips right off - it should be able to stick to your skin without sliding off.
- To use, apply the entire mixture to your skin, avoiding the eyes, nostrils and mouth. Leave on for 15 to 20 minutes then rinse with warm water.
Learn More
There are plenty of articles online about the health benefits of the ingredients. Here are just a few that go into more depth than I do in my post:
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