Such product available to many housewives as oat flakes (Hercules) is not only a useful food product, but can be successfully used for cosmetic purposes as one of the components of face masks. This is possible due to the content in its composition of such valuable elements as iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, sodium, which along with the normalization of the work of internal organs contribute to the cleansing and softening of the skin, relieve irritation and improve complexion.
Here are some recipes for oat masks for the face:
1. We need 1 tablespoon oat flakes and natural yogurt without additives and 1 teaspoon of honey and olive oil. Mix flakes with yogurt until a thick slurry is obtained and add honey and olive oil. Mix thoroughly until smooth and apply on face. After 10-15 minutes, rinse with cool water.
2. Oatmeal in the amount of 4 tablespoons is poured with a small amount of water and placed overnight in the refrigerator. In the morning, the liquid is drained through a sieve and yolk of 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of honey are added to the resulting mush. All is well mixed until a uniform mass is formed and applied uniformly on the face for 30-40 minutes, after which it is washed off with warm water. To enhance the effect after drying, the skin is treated with a nutritious cream.
3. Oatmeal mask with apple. 1 tablespoon oat flakes mixed with grated apple and left for a few minutes before swelling. Then applied to the face for 20 minutes and rinsed off with warm water. Instead of grated apples, you can use apple juice mixed with egg white.
4. Take 2 tablespoons oat flakes, they lay 3 tablespoons of low-fat sour cream and left until swelling. In the resulting mass is added 2-3 drops of lemon juice, mix well and apply a uniform layer on the face. After 15-20 minutes the face is washed with warm water. This mask perfectly rejuvenates the skin.
To ensure the skin the right care, you must first test its condition, find out what type it refers to, and based on this, choose suitable face masks.
Read the section "Home Masks for the face"