Oatmeal face masks and scrubs as an alternative to ready-made cosmetics

Oatmeal facial peeling at home will help you get rid of a large number of dermatological problems, and the variety of compositions will bring the desired result to any skin type.

Regular use of oatmeal flakes will help cope with the stratum corneum of the epidermis, enlarged pores, blackheads, swelling, and also restore normal complexion.

Useful properties of oatmeal and its composition

Oatmeal contains B vitamins, vitamin A, E, C, niacin, beta-glucan and some trace elements. This composition makes it universal for facial care:

beta-glucan - participates in the restoration processes of skin cells, promotes the healing of skin damage, has bactericidal properties and stops inflammatory processes;
vitamin B1, or thiamine - encourages cells to recover from damage, increases skin elasticity;
vitamin B2, or riboflavin - is necessary to restore the upper layer of the epidermis, prevents bacteria from multiplying, and prevents inflammation;
nicotinic acid - renews the redox processes of the skin, improves blood supply. It is necessary for cellular respiration, relieves swelling, restores collagen;
vitamin C - accelerates cell renewal, which promotes rejuvenation of the epidermis;
silicon - resolves keloid scars, enhances cell renewal;
zinc - supports recovery processes.

Benefits of oatmeal scrub

As already mentioned, cleansing and moisturizing the skin using oatmeal is a high-quality way to care for the dermis of the face. The list shows its main properties:

Cleansing from harmful substances;
Toning;
Maintaining water balance in the dermis;
Reduction of wounds;
Beneficial effect on blood circulation;
Getting rid of edema;
Reduction of wrinkles;
Getting rid of blackheads and pimples;
Hydration.

The list of properties shows that this skin care is a storehouse of deep and high-quality cleansing of the dermis.

The effect of oatmeal on facial skin when used in home cosmetology

Oatmeal masks:

moisturize the skin;
relieve inflammation, redness, peeling;
even out color, lighten age spots, reduce the brightness of freckles;
make the skin tighten, remove swelling, reduce fine wrinkles;
restore the upper damaged layer of the epidermis, reduce the depth of scars after acne.

Using masks for pimples and acne stops inflammation, heals microtraumas, dries the skin, restores the epidermis, and smoothes it. For acne, additional components are effective: baking soda, aspirin tablets, kefir.

When caring for dry skin, peeling is removed, it is moisturized and toned. The best effect is achieved with regular use of oatmeal masks with the addition of vegetable oil, honey, and banana.

For oily skin, oatmeal masks or scrubs, which, in addition to cereal, include egg white, soda, kefir, remove shine, tighten pores, prevent inflammation, and improve complexion.

When the skin begins to fade, oatmeal masks stop this process and increase its firmness and elasticity. This happens due to the content of zinc, silicon, and ascorbic acid in oatmeal. With the help of nicotinic acid, blood supply improves and cell respiration increases, which is important for recovery processes.

For fine wrinkles, milk, honey or egg are added when preparing oatmeal masks. Such masks tighten the skin and reduce the depth of wrinkles.

Contraindications to the use of oatmeal scrub

Although oatmeal is a natural product, it still has contraindications. The following lists indicate the main contraindications for this facial dermis care. If a person has at least one point, then it is not advisable to use oatmeal.

Pregnancy - during this period the skin becomes more sensitive, and oatmeal can cause allergies.
Sensitive skin - this type of dermis is very easy to injure.
Skin diseases (eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis) - oatmeal can only worsen the skin condition.
Wounds – when oatmeal gets into the skin, inflammation and purulent formations form.
Burns or ulcers - oatmeal slows down the healing process.
Venous diseases.
Cooperosis - oatmeal improves blood circulation and dilates blood vessels.
Tanned skin – oatmeal reduces the bronze tone of the skin and also increases sensitivity. Pigment spots may occur.
Allergy to the product.

To check how your skin will behave after using oatmeal, do a test. Apply the mixture to the back of your elbow, wait a couple of minutes and rinse. This test can be used to determine skin sensitivity and allergic reactions.

In what cases is oatmeal contraindicated?

Oatmeal is considered a hypoallergenic remedy; individual intolerance occurs in very rare cases. When using masks in which oatmeal is combined with other ingredients, an allergy may occur to the additional components.

You can check this by doing a small test. A little prepared mask is applied to the elbow, wrist, or back of the hand. It is enough to wait 10 minutes. If there is no burning, tingling, redness, or irritation, the product can be used.

It is not recommended to use oatmeal for fresh scratches or microcracks; they should dry out a little and heal.

Choosing the type of facial peeling based on age and skin type

When choosing the type of superficial (or other) facial peeling in cosmetology, it is customary to take into account two important factors: the age of the client and the specifics of the problem.

Depending on the degree of skin aging, the optimal type of cleansing is selected:

21–25 years old. At this age there are no significant changes yet. Only pigmentation may appear. Experts recommend gommage or scrubbing, enzyme cleansing, and peeling using fruit acids.
25–35 years old. This period is characterized by the appearance of facial wrinkles, keratosis, and age spots. Cosmetologists recommend cryopilling, laser or superficial chemical peeling.
35–50 years old. At this age, changes in the condition of the skin become clearly visible: dull complexion, pronounced pigmentation, capillary network. Laser cleaning and vacuum peeling are recommended.
More than 50 years. This period is characterized by the presence of many wrinkles and creases of varying depths. After 50 years, the skin needs deep chemical peeling and laser cleaning.

For mature facial skin after 40 years, cosmetologists recommend dermabrasion, mid-level professional laser or ultrasonic peeling.

For oily skin, diamond peeling, coral mechanical or dry cleansing is suitable.
For problem skin, salicylic or almond peels are performed.

Cosmetologists consider peelings to be an effective remedy that helps maintain skin health and renew it. Thanks to the procedure, skin tissue rejuvenation occurs quickly, skin tone increases, wrinkles are smoothed out.

If you perform peelings regularly, there will be no need for plastic surgery to restore and rejuvenate the skin.

The downside of these procedures is the risk of complications in the form of intense pigmentation, spider veins, and tissue scarring in the area of severely damaged or burned skin.

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Oatmeal for cleansing skin

Washing with oatmeal can replace daily cleansing with gel, cosmetic milk and lotion. For oily and dry skin, washing is carried out differently.

For oily or problem skin, use crushed oatmeal. You can grind them in a coffee grinder, blender, or meat grinder. You should get a small fraction. Oatmeal powder can be prepared for several uses at once and stored in a tightly sealed container.

For washing, 1 teaspoon of crushed flakes is enough. Place them in a handful of hands and add a little water. The paste is distributed over the entire face in a thin layer and circular movements are carried out along the massage lines. Movements should be light, without pressure. Washing time is 1 minute. Wash off with cool water. The skin will feel a little tight at first, but this will go away after a few minutes.

For dry, thin or damaged skin, use oatmeal infusion to cleanse. There is no need to grind the flakes. They are filled with a small amount of boiling water. When the mixture has cooled to room temperature, squeeze the oatmeal through cheesecloth. Wash with the resulting decoction, applying it with a wide brush or sponge.

Gently tap it into the skin with your fingertips and then massage with light movements. Wash off with warm water.

There is no need to apply any cosmetics after this procedure. The skin will become moisturized and silky.

“Internal” method with external effect: oatmeal jelly

In reviews on beauty forums, girls recommend another method of oatmeal skin cleansing. But we're not talking about a scrub. According to the recipe, you need to drink special jelly. It is brewed from 1/3 cup of crushed whole oat grains, poured with three glasses of water. Then filter. And they drink a third of a glass of the drink before breakfast, lunch and dinner, half an hour before meals. The result is that the skin stops becoming covered with inflamed bumps even during PMS.

Oatmeal rarely provokes a negative skin reaction, so an oatmeal facial scrub is suitable as a cosmetic base for almost all women. An exception is allergies and individual intolerance to the components of the mixture.

Video on the topic: Oatmeal mask for all skin types

How to prepare and use a nourishing oatmeal scrub

The scrub exfoliates the top layer of the epidermis, removing dead cells. This allows you to speed up the restoration of new cells and improves complexion.

Peeling removes comedones and deep cleanses the pores, which prevents the formation of acne. If the skin is unkempt, with many blackheads, then complete cleansing is possible only after repeated use of the scrub.

To prepare the scrub, pour a handful of oatmeal with warm water and leave for no more than 5 minutes. The mixture is applied to the face and massage movements are made with light pressure. The duration of the procedure is 1-2 minutes.

To remove peeling, the flakes are not crushed. If deeper cleansing is required, they must be ground until the grains become the size of a match head.

For oily or problematic skin, weekly use of the scrub is acceptable; dry skin should be cleaned no more than once a month.

Oatmeal peeling is also suitable for aging skin. After its use, regeneration processes are accelerated.

Scrub recipes

For oily skin, add finely chopped rice to the prepared oatmeal. This mixture is poured with water. If instead of water you add yogurt, kefir or whey, then in addition to cleansing, whitening and narrowing of pores will occur.

For dry and problematic skin, for a softer effect on the face, add almond oil to oatmeal. For 3 tablespoons of soaked flakes, one teaspoon of almond oil is enough.

An oatmeal scrub with the addition of fine salt is suitable for any skin type. The flakes are soaked for several minutes in kefir (for oily skin), or in a small amount of any vegetable oil (for dry skin). Salt is added immediately before use.

A salt scrub is suitable not only for the face, but also for the body.

Antibacterial action

This recipe is suitable for all skin types and is characterized by healing properties:

1 tbsp. l. oatmeal;
½ tsp. aloe pulp;
½ tsp. honey;
2 drops of tea tree oil.

Clean the aloe leaves. Mash the resulting pulp with a fork and add to the oatmeal. Mix well and combine with honey and cosmetic tea tree oil, which, if desired, can be replaced with infusion of medicinal chamomile.

This composition not only reduces inflammation at the cellular level, but also prevents its further occurrence.

Recommendations for preparing the skin for using masks and scrubs

Both masks and scrub are applied to a cleansed face. You can wash your face with warm water, remove dirt with herbal lotion, or vegetable oil heated in your hand. When washing oily skin, use baby soap.

The effect of the procedures is enhanced if the skin is steamed beforehand. You can do this in several ways:

apply a hot compress to your face. It must be changed as it cools, steaming time is 10 minutes;
pour hot water into a wide bowl, bend over it, cover your head with a towel to prevent steam from escaping. You don't need to bend over too much to avoid getting burned. When steaming there should be a comfortable feeling. After 15 minutes the skin will be ready;
The face is steamed after taking a bath, a hot shower, or after visiting a steam room in a bathhouse. In these cases, the mask can be applied not only to the face, but also to the neck and décolleté.

Masks are used for oily skin 1-2 times a week, for dry skin - 1 time every 7-10 days. After masks, there is no need to apply cream to the skin. To eliminate acne problems, the procedure is carried out every two days.

When using a mask with a new composition, it is recommended to check for skin sensitivity.

Why do post-acne appear?

The unpleasant consequences of acne are always the result of incorrect or insufficient professional treatment. First of all, it is important to maintain hygiene: do not squeeze out the inflammatory element, do not touch it with dirty hands, follow all stages of skin cleansing and the recommendations of a dermatologist.

The causes of post-acne can be different: deep inflammation, long-term struggle with acne, incorrectly selected treatment. All this inevitably leaves unsightly marks, especially the regular squeezing out of inflammatory elements, which, as we said earlier, damages the capillaries.

Factors in the appearance of post-inflammatory erythema are divided according to the nature of the formation into pathological and physiological. The first include:

infectious diseases or pathologies of the body;

autoimmune diseases;

thermal, radiation or chemical burn.

Physiological reasons include:

physical injury or intense massage;

certain medications taken in large doses;

long exposure to the open sun without proper protection.

Mild erythema goes away in a couple of days; in more serious cases, recovery may take several weeks. The speed depends on the individual characteristics of the body: cell regeneration (ability to renew), hormonal levels, deficiency or excess of vitamins, as well as on the cosmetics used to combat post-acne.

The causes of post-inflammatory pigmentation are still not fully understood, but scientists have identified several factors that influence their development. These include:

stress;

hormonal disorders;

infection;

diet;

genetic predisposition.

Some experts believe that exposure to the sun does not affect the appearance of post-inflammatory pigmentation, but there is no evidence of this yet.

How to make masks with various additives

To enhance the effect of oatmeal masks, additional ingredients are used.

With kefir

Used for cleansing, whitening, restoring the alkaline balance of the skin. The cereal is soaked in kefir until it becomes a paste. Leave on face until completely dry.

With milk for wrinkles

Recommended for dry or aging skin, when wrinkles begin to appear. It nourishes and tones. The cereal is diluted with warm milk to a thick paste. Use immediately before it cools down.

With honey and yolk

Restores elasticity, smoothes out fine wrinkles, nourishes. Add the yolk of one egg and a teaspoon of honey to the cereal steamed in water. If the honey is candied, it must be melted before adding it to the mask.

With egg

It has a tightening, rejuvenating effect, strengthens the facial contour, and improves tone. Beat the egg and add to the dry oatmeal. Leave for 10 minutes and apply to the skin, covering the lower part of the chin and neck. Suitable for any skin type.

Using protein and rolled oats

It has the same effect as the egg mask, but is more suitable for oily skin. Beat the egg whites until foam is formed and gently mix with the steamed rolled oats. There is no need to apply this mixture to the neck, because it tightens the pores and removes excess oil from the skin.

With banana

Regenerates cells, refreshes complexion, tightens. Used for aging skin, and if you need to remove the earthy tint from a tired face. The banana is kneaded until smooth and mixed with steamed rolled oats in equal proportions.

With butter

Suitable for very dry skin. Nourishes, softens, moisturizes, reduces flaking. To prepare the flakes, first add a small amount of water to a thick porridge, immediately add oil (olive, almond, grape seed, jojoba). For one tablespoon of soaked rolled oats, add 1.5 teaspoons of oil. Leave for 10 minutes. If the cereal is not spread enough and turns out to be grains, you can add a little more oil.

With soda for acne

Recommended for blackheads and pimples. Deeply cleanses pores and dries the top layer of the epidermis. The oatmeal is finely ground until it becomes flour, and enough water is added to make the mixture look like thick sour cream. For one tablespoon of soaked cereal, take one teaspoon of soda and mix. Use immediately after preparation.

With aspirin

It has a bactericidal effect, relieves inflammation, dries out old pimples, and prevents new ones from appearing. For 1 tablespoon of dry flakes you need 10 aspirin tablets. The flakes are soaked and the aspirin is crushed. Mix and apply to face. For particularly problematic areas, apply a continuous layer.

From this video you can learn another effective recipe with oatmeal.

Whitening effect

An oatmeal facial scrub with the addition of fresh raspberries and lemon juice will help get rid of skin unevenness and age spots:

2 tbsp. l. oatmeal;
1.5 tsp. fresh raspberries;
2 drops of lemon juice.

Mash the raspberries with a fork. Combine it with oatmeal and add a couple of drops of lemon juice. Citrus acid in combination with fruit acid will help gently remove dead tissue, help even out the complexion, get rid of age spots, and oatmeal will soften the effects of the acid solution.

Recommendations for applying masks

Masks are applied with a wide brush or sponge.
The consistency of the mask should be close to thick sour cream. This will prevent it from spreading and will make application easier.
For oily or inflamed skin, keep the mask on the face until completely dry.
If the skin is dry, then spray the mask with water from a spray bottle as it dries. The procedure time is 15 minutes.
All masks are washed off with warm water. If the mask is thick, use a sponge to remove it.
After the mask, applying cream to the face is not recommended.

Ultrasonic facial peeling

This type of peeling refers to hardware procedures for surface cleaning, which involves removing dead cells and cleansing contaminated pores.

Reviews

Vershkova Margarita, 31 years old:

I have a small pigmented spot on one cheek. No matter what I did, nothing helped. Then I found a recipe for oatmeal with kefir. I started using it simply to cleanse the skin. I used it for a long time, I liked it because after using it my skin became smooth and velvety. But what a surprise I was when I noticed that the spot had become pale and hardly noticeable. It hasn’t disappeared completely, but now I don’t even try to cover it up with foundation. I'm glad!

Anya Gogoleva, 24 years old:

When I started washing my face with oatmeal, I was disappointed. The skin began to peel off and redness appeared. And then I realized that I used the recipe to wash oily skin, and I have dry skin. Now I wash my face with water after steaming the rolled oats. The result pleasantly surprised me. I used to dream of a whole shelf with cosmetics, but now I think - is it necessary? No cash investment, and I like the effect. I'd rather buy nail polish with the money I save.

Elena Vostrikova, 38 years old:

I’m 38. No matter how sad it is, wrinkles have already begun to appear. I’m mentally ready for salon cosmetic procedures, but finances don’t allow it. I decided to start small and found a recipe for oatmeal with eggs. I've used it 6 times already. I won’t say that the wrinkles have completely smoothed out, but they have become less noticeable. And what I also liked was that my face felt fresher and somewhat radiant.

Laser facial peeling

This type of peeling involves exposing the epidermis to a laser beam. Depending on the type of radiation, as well as the depth of laser penetration, one or another result is achieved.

Contraindications to this type of facial peeling in cosmetology for problem skin:

oncological diseases;
cardiovascular diseases;
infections;
pregnancy;
impaired blood clotting;
presence of fillers in the treated area;
connective tissue diseases, autoimmune diseases.

Peeling helps in solving a variety of aesthetic problems. To achieve maximum effect, you need to focus on your skin type. In addition, it is important to strictly adhere to the technology of performing the procedure.

Oatmeal hair mask

Oatmeal hair masks
Hercules cereal has a positive effect on the condition of the scalp, relieving itching and the feeling of greasy, and also strengthens the hair roots and ends, and accelerates the growth of strands.

To activate dormant follicles, reduce inflammation and reduce hair loss, make a milk mask. For this, 50 g of cereal is crushed and 100 ml of warm milk is poured. After 30 minutes, add 20 ml of almond oil (can be replaced with flaxseed oil) and an oil vitamin solution to the product.
Honey is also useful as part of a mask for curls, because it adds strength and thickens them from the inside. For 50 g of crushed cereal, filled with warm water, you need to take 30 ml of honey, which is added after half an hour. Then add orange or lemon ether to the mask.
A hair mask with oatmeal can improve the functioning of the sebaceous glands if you add fermented milk products to it. You need to pour 30 g of oatmeal with 100 ml of kefir and leave the mixture for 60 minutes. At the end, add 10 g of soda to the mask.
To improve blood circulation on the head, make a burning mask. Grind 20 g of oatmeal, add 15 g of red pepper, then pour in 20 ml of unrefined sunflower oil. If the mixture becomes too thick, add mineral water. The mask is rubbed into the roots of the hair, then distributed along the entire length of the strands. When the product begins to tingle on the skin, you need to wash it off with henna infusion.
A beer mask will also help strengthen your curls. For it, 35 g of oatmeal flour is mixed with 40 ml of dark beer. Then sprinkle 5 drops of sandalwood ether into the mixture. Apply the product to clean hair roots, and after 60-80 minutes, rinse with a cool shower.
Oatmeal masks with added clay help thicken strands and make hair more voluminous. Dissolve 20 g of flakes in hot green tea. After 20 minutes, add 15 g of pink clay, add 10 drops of mint essential oil. Distribute the entire mixture at the roots and leave for 30 minutes. Wash off with hibiscus infusion. Use this mask 3-7 times a month.
To clean hair that is prone to oiliness for a long time, you need to buy activated charcoal from the pharmacy. Crush 3 tablets of this product, mix with 25 g of chopped oatmeal and 40 ml of warm whey. Rub into strands with massage movements for 3-4 minutes. Then cover your head with a shower cap and leave the mask on for 15 minutes. Wash off the product with a decoction of lime zest.
If after long sunbathing or coloring procedures you notice dry hair, make an egg-oatmeal mask for curls. Beat 2 eggs with 20 g of heavy cream, add 35 g of oatmeal. Apply a mask to clean strands along the growth line and warm your head. After 50 minutes, rinse off the remaining product with hawthorn decoction.

special instructions

Using a kind of intestinal brush made from oatmeal replaces a full, healthy breakfast. When cleansing the intestines, some nuances should be taken into account:

Oatmeal is a complete hearty breakfast. You should not eat immediately after eating porridge. Saturation occurs gradually, so the next meal should be no earlier than 3 hours later.
The best time to use the scrub is in the morning on an empty stomach. At these times, the body awakens, and the stomach and digestive system are at their peak of activity.
If you need to lose excess weight, it is important to drink at least 10 cups of fluid per day. This will improve metabolic processes and quickly clear the intestines of stagnation.
It is recommended to avoid heavy foods during the day. Light vegetable salads with oil dressing and apple cider vinegar will be ideal, and soups with low-fat broths are a must.

To achieve the greatest therapeutic results from cleansing, it is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle, eliminate bad habits, especially alcohol and smoking. It is important to play sports or at least include regular walks in the fresh air in your lifestyle.

If your medical history includes some diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that require a special diet, diabetes mellitus, then before cleansing the intestines you should definitely consult with specialists.

Recipe for an interesting unloading super-scrub for the intestines and stomach: