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Oats are considered as one of the healthiest grains on earth. They are basically gluten-free whole grain as well as a great source of important minerals, vitamins, fiber and antioxidants. Oats consists of many health benefits, that includes lowering the blood sugar levels, weight loss, as well as reduce the risk of heart disease. So here, are some different types of oatmeal masks for skin care.
Health Benefits Of Oatmeal
Oats are basically whole grain foods. The oats that we get in the market are in a high processed variety. It is because of this they take very small amount of time to cook. They are also most commonly eaten for breakfast.
a. Oats are incredibly nutritious. They have a very good source of carbs and fiber, including the powerful fiber beta-glucan. They also have more fat and protein than other grains. They are loaded with many important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, like phosphorous, magnesium, iron, copper, folate, zinc, vitamin B1 (thiamin), B5 (pantothenic acid) and small amounts of potassium, calcium, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and B3 (niacin).
b. Oats are very high in antioxidants, that includes avenanthramides. These antioxidants are known as polyphenols and avenanthramides are the unique group of antioxidants that are only found in oats. Avenanthramides can help to lower the blood pressure level by increasing the production of nitric oxide. Avenanthramides have anti-itching effects and anit-inflammatory.
c. Beta-glucan, that is found in the oats can help to reduce the LDL and cholesterol levels, reduce the blood sugar and insulin response, increase the fullness feeling, increase the growth of good bacteria in the digestive tract.
d. It being a delicious food for breakfast, it is full filling and by eating filling foods can help to lose weight by eating fewer calories. The satiety hormone, that get released after eating beta-glucan can help to reduce the calorie intake and also decrease the risk of obesity.
e. Oats can also help to treat eczema, along with various skin conditions like dry, itchy and irritated skin.
f. It can help to decrease the risk of asthma among children.
Oatmeal Masks For Skin Care
1. Almond And Oats
Ingredients:
a. Two to three of almonds
b. two tablespoons of milk
c. One tablespoon of oatmeal
Method:
a. First crush all the almonds and add it to the milk.
b. Then add the oatmeal to it and give it a mix.
c. Apply the face pack and let it sit for about 10 to 15 minutes.
d. Later rinse it with water.
Best For:
This pack is mainly suitable to de-tan as well as skin brightening. It can also suit all the skin types.
2. Oats And Buttermilk
Ingredients:
a. Two tablespoons of oats
b. Three tablespoons of buttermilk
c. One teaspoon of honey
Method:
a. First mix all of the ingredients and apply it on your skin.
b. Scrub the mixture in a circular motion for some minutes, then leave the scrub on as a face pack for 15 minutes.
c. Later rinse with some water.
Best For
This process is an excellent method to remove the adamant sun tan for all the skin type.
3. Gram Flour Or Besan And Oats
Ingredients:
a. One tablespoon of gram flour or besan
b. One tablespoon of oats
c. One teaspoon of honey
d. Rose water
Method:
a. First mix the ingredients together with some rose water to make a paste.
b. Apply the paste on your face and let the pack dry out for about 15 minutes.
c. Later rinse with water, and moisturize your skin after sometime.
Best For:
This paste can be used for all the skin types for smoother as well as cleaner skin.
4. Curd And Oats
Ingredients:
a. Two tablespoons of oatmeal
b. One to one and half tablespoons of plain curd or yogurt
Method:
a. First take the oats in a bowl and mix it with the curd in a smooth non-dripping paste.
b. Apply the paste on your skin leaving the eyes and the lips.
c. Leave the face pack for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the pack starts to dry out.
d. Later wash off with some cold water and pat dry.
Best For:
All the skin types who have large pores and can use this pack to shrink the pores and have more healthier skin.
5. Oats And Lemon
Ingredients:
a. Two tablespoons of oatmeal
b. Half a lemon Juice
c. Olive oil
Method:
a. To the oatmeal, add enough lemon juice, olive oil so that it can form a moist paste.
b. Then apply this homemade face pack to the skin leaving out the eyes as well as lips.
c. Leave it on for about 10 minutes, wash off with some cold water.
Best For:
People who have oily skin can be benefited from this face pack.
6. Honey And Oats
Ingredients:
a. Two tablespoons of oatmeal
b. One tablespoon of honey
c. Two tablespoons of raw milk
Method:
a. Add honey to the oatmeal and mix them thoroughly.
b. In it add milk and make the paste in a desired consistency.
c. Apply this face pack on the skin and let it dry on the face for about 15 minutes.
d. Later wash it off to get softer, and moisturized skin.
Best For:
The regular use of this face pack, can help to combat the dryness of the skin by keeping it supple as well as moisturized.
7. Oats And Milk
Ingredients:
a. Two tablespoons of oatmeal
b. Water or milk
Method:
A. If you are having oily skin, cook the oats properly in water. For a dry and normal skin, milk can work best for the cooking. If you have never cooked oats before, here’s how you can do it –
a. Take half a cup of oats, with one cup of water or milk.
b. Pour this mix in a pan and cook for about 10 minutes on a medium flame until the oats are gooey or soft.
B. Apply this cooked oats while still it is lukewarm on your acne affected areas. Always be careful to not burn yourself down.
C. Leave this on for about 10 to 15 minutes, wash it off with water.
D. Pat dry your face and later moisturize.
Best For:
It is best for acne prone skin. As they will start clearing up soon after you start using this pack.
8. Oats And Multani Mitti Or Fullers Earth
Ingredients:
a. Two tablespoons of oatmeal
b. Four tablespoons of full cream milk or rose water
c. Two tablespoons of kaolin clay or multani mitti
d. Half a lemon juice
Method:
a. First make a pack with the mixture of milk, oatmeal, clay, as well as lemon juice to form a paste.
b. Then apply this on the face, leaving it for 20 minutes – till it start to dry out.
c. To remove – dampen the cotton and wipe the paste off gently. Wash the face with cold water and later pat dry.
d. After this, apply a light moisturizer.
Best For:
This face pack can make any skin type clearer as well as smoother.
