DIY Facials: Warming Oat & Honey Mask Recipe

| Tuesday October 18, 2011

As the temperature drops outside my skin becomes drier and drier. I use this easy face mask in the cooler seasons to warm my skin and keep it hydrated.

4 Tbsp rolled oats (Quick or Regular, but not Instant)
3 Tbsp plain yogurt
1 Tbsp honey
1/2 Tbsp warm water

Combine oatmeal and water in small bowl and heat in microwave for 15-20 seconds. Mix honey and yogurt into the warm oatmeal until the paste looks smooth.

Massage onto your face and leave for 5-7 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Benefits: Oatmeal cleanses and moisturizes while the small flaked texture gives gentle exfoliation as you massage it onto your skin. Honey is a humectant (ie. attracts and retains moisture) with anti-microbial properties and Yogurt has anti-bacterial properties - both ideal for cleansing.

Have you tried an Oatmeal-based mask before? What was your experience?

by Annie Robinson

11 Comments

	on July 16, 2012 alexa said: Honey mask is very good on winter but summer is not good
	on November 15, 2011 Carrie said: Always in a look out for new homemade recipes :) I am thinking.. maybe I'll add some olive oil for extra moisturizing :)
	on October 19, 2011 Bren 26,046 said: excellent recipe!I do the oats and honey but have never tried yogurt
	on October 19, 2011 Ali de Bold STAFF said: So I'm wearing this right now. It feels a bit tingly. I like it!
	on October 19, 2011 Ali de Bold STAFF said: Aaand this is what I'll be doing this afternoon. Hope I don't scare the baby!
	on October 18, 2011 Rosetta said: Great article! You are such an amazing writer, keep up the great wrk :)
	on October 18, 2011 GlamGal 2,378 said: This recipe really works! I recommend everyone tries it out :)
	on October 18, 2011 Cecily said: I am always trying new facials! I have a bit of a skin care regime with DIY skin care stuff. Thanks for this article, it was so much fun to read. I will actually try this one out....honey makes soft skin softer :)
	on October 18, 2011 mamaluv STAFF said: I'm married and the mister doesn't like to see me walking around like that (who would?)! But I would love to try this one if I'm at home alone one evening!
	on October 18, 2011 AlexJC 50 said: I love DIY masks- I pamper myself once in a while with a movie and a glass of wine with a moisturizing face mask. My perfect night in!