Sunday, March 27, 2011

Ever wanted to have something within reach for those skin blemishes? If your mind's buzzing the word 'Yes!', then oatmeal might be the answer. It's really good inside your tummy, but it's as well good for your skin. If you already know this, then good for you. If not, then summon your curiosity and read on.

Oatmeal's been known for its handful of vitamins and minerals. Hell, it's a great food for the heart and can prevent some sort of diabetes. That's when you eat it. But if you put it on your face, you can switch your skin from dull to glowing. This food wonder exfoliates skin when used as a facial mask. It can lighten blemishes and pimple marks. It can even treat and prevent pimples. And to top it all, its just lying in your kitchen waiting for you to have its wonders.

What to do?

1. Put a small amount of oatmeal (just enough to cover your entire face) in a bowl. Add water to make a paste. Start with a few drops then mix with your finger. Add more water if necessary but not too much because the mask will flow down your face if its too watery. You can also add honey and egg whites.
2. If your satisfied with the paste, start applying it all over your clean face.
3. Wait for 15-30 minutes for the oatmeal to dry on your face. When its completely dry, it will harden like paper maché.
4. Take off the mask and see immediate results. Wash your face with warm water to completely get rid of the oatmeal.
5. You may mask yourself with this oatmeal paste 1 or 2 times a week or whenever you feel its needed.

The upside...


  • Oatmeal is way better and more natural than exfoliating products with lots of chemicals that can badly harm the skin.
  • It's cheap and effective.

The downside...
  • It feels uncomfortable having oatmeal on your face. It's hard to move your facial muscles when it stiffens. Plus it looks a little freaky on your face.
  • It's hard to have the perfect mixture. You have to be very good in estimations.
  • It's a little hard to remove.
All in all, for beauty's sake, it's worth the try.

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