Back with another DIY mask. This one is super versatile, but mainly directed to dry and sensitive or irriated skin.
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| Just after application |
-One quick oat pack (50g) (will last for max 5 masks or 3 if very generous in serving) OR oat flour
-Oil: grapeseed, liquid coconut, olive oil, almond oil, rosehip etc.
-Warm water
Additional ingredients for different skin types:
-Oily:1/2 Lemon juice or 1 tsp of honey
-Combination: 2 drops of tea tree oil
-Super sensitive: A tsp of aloe vera gel
Method:
1. Blend the oat pack in blender of food processor until very fine breadcrumb or flour like consistency (skip if you have oat flour). This is your oat flour.
2. Add about two tablespoons of the oat flour to a bowl, and then add about one tablespoon of your choice of oil.
3. Add about 1 1/2 tablespoons of water or more into bowl, and mix, until the consistency has become soup like - not too thin. Adding or taking away some water is recommended.
4. If you want, you can add your additional ingredients.
5. Apply to your face - i like using the spoon I mixed it with to apply. Less messy!
6. Wash off with hands or a wash cloth after the mask feels dry, or looks like dried cake batter. Leaving it on longer doesn't do any damages.
Idea behind the mask
This mask was created when I started using oats as a frequent sensitive skin cleanser, especially after outbreaks from overly strong cleansers or moisturiser.
Oats are a great sensitive skin treatment, because it can reduce itchiness. Often eczema suffers (eg. me), use colloidal oatmeal (finely ground oatmeal) in the bath to stop the itching, and it's found in a multitude of eczema creams.
Oil is important in most masks. Often, I find that people are applying a mask which is oil free, and it worries me, because it dries the skin out of it's natural oils. I want the mask to perform a job, without harming and irritating the skin later on. Also, depending on the oil type, different oils have different jobs on the skin. Often they perform almost miracles.
It's a super easy mask, and smells so divine. I hope you all enjoy trying it out :) Leave me a comment on how it works out on you.
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