Face Mask Recipes with Oatmeal for a Natural Glow

A warm bowl of good old oatmeal is the best way to kick-start your day. It contains amino acids, vitamin B, copper, thiamine, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, and other vital nutrients. Other than being beneficial for dealing with health issues such as excessive weight, high blood sugar, low energy levels, coronary heart disease, and high cholesterol, oatmeal is also great for your skin. With its high nutrient content and anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it can be used for the treatment of several skin conditions.

Oatmeal helps in keeping the skin clean and clear because it contains saponins, which helps remove dirt and oil. It also plays a role in maintaining the normal pH level of the skin. It heals and soothes inflamed, itchy, and dry skin and keeps it hydrated and moisturized.

Regular use of an oatmeal mask can help keep away acne and pimples, soothe sunburn, and keep your skin soft and beautiful.

Are you in the mood to pamper your skin but don’t have the time to visit a spa? Or perhaps you are not too sure about using commercial face masks. If yes, then these oatmeal face masks are just what you are looking for.

How to Make Oatmeal Face Masks

Here are 10 face mask recipes with oatmeal that you can use for healthy and beautiful skin.

Method 1: Oatmeal-Milk Face Mask

You must be aware of the various health benefits milk offers, but did you know it is also great for your skin?  It contains lactic acid, which helps in exfoliating the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin. Other than being an effective skin cleanser, milk also helps in improving complexion, minimizing the appearance of pores, soothing skin irritation, treating sunburns, and more. It is a great moisturizer and helps keep the skin smooth and hydrated.

This mask consists of the softening and soothing properties of oatmeal and the goodness of milk. It will make your skin radiant and youthful!

Things you’ll need:

• Ground oatmeal - 2 tablespoon
• Milk - 2 tablespoons
• Cinnamon - 1/4 teaspoon

Step1. Combine the ingredients

• Put the ground oatmeal, milk, and cinnamon powder together in a bowl.
• Stir and mix the ingredients to form a paste.

Step 2. Apply the oatmeal and milk mask on your face

• Cleanse your face and neck thoroughly to remove makeup, dirt, oil, etc.
• Apply the mixture on your face and neck and let it sit for 20 minutes.
• Rinse it off with lukewarm water after 20 minutes.
• Use a soft towel to pat your skin dry.
• Apply a noncomedogenic moisturizer.

Method 2: Oatmeal-Oil Face Mask

Jojoba oil resembles the oil produced by the skin and is a great help in reducing acne. It protects the skin and keeps it hydrated and moisturized.

Oatmeal possesses anti-inflammatory properties and helps in cleansing the skin pores.

Oatmeal and jojoba oil face mask is highly effective in treating skin conditions such as rashes and allergies. It will restore your skin’s balance and promote healing. If you have acne-prone skin, this DIY face mask is just what you need.

Things you’ll need:

• Ground oatmeal - 2 tablespoons
• Organic jojoba oil - 2 teaspoons
• Warm water - enough to achieve the desired consistency

Step1. Combine the ingredients

• Put ground oatmeal and jojoba oil into a bowl.
• Add enough water to reach the desired mask like consistency.

Step 2. Mix the ingredients and apply the mixture on your face

• Mix the ingredients well to form a paste.
• Cleanse your face thoroughly with lukewarm water.
• With the help of an applicator brush, apply the oatmeal mask all over your face and let it sit for 15 minutes.
• After 15 minutes, gently massage your face in circular motions for a few minutes.
• Use lukewarm water to rinse off the mask. Splash your face with some cold water in order to close the open pores.
• Pat your face dry.
• Apply a noncomedogenic moisturizer.

Use this oatmeal-jojoba oil face mask once a day until you get your desired results.

Method 3: Oatmeal and Apple Cider Vinegar Face Mask

Apple cider vinegar is a powerful natural ingredient which offers a number of health and beauty benefits. Due to the presence of malic acids along with vitamins, mineral salts, amino acids, enzymes, etc., apple cider vinegar will help you deal with various skin - and health-related issues. It is a very potent astringent and is often used in beauty and skin care remedies. You can use it as a skin toner to help fight pimples and acne, to soothe sunburn, to treat razor bumps, and more.

Ground oatmeal with the malic acid will help exfoliate the skin and absorb excess oil. Together, oatmeal and apple cider vinegar will give you beautiful, glowing skin.

Things you’ll need:

• Ground oatmeal - 2 tablespoons
• Apple cider vinegar - 1 teaspoon
• Apple juice - as required

Step 1. Combine the ingredients

• Put the ground oatmeal and apple cider vinegar in a bowl.
• Add enough apple juice to make a paste.

Step 2. Mix the ingredients and apply the mixture on your face

• Mix the ingredients to form a smooth paste.
• Apply the mixture on your face and let it dry.
• Rinse it off with lukewarm water.
• Pat your skin dry.
• Apply a noncomedogenic moisturizer.

You may use this remedy three to four times a week.

Method 4: Oatmeal-Turmeric Face Mask

Turmeric is a common herb that is being used for its medicinal and beauty benefits since ages. It is rich in healthy nutrients and offers antiviral, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Turmeric can help keep your skin youthful by delaying the signs of aging.  It is great for oily skin.

Jojoba oil has strong moisturizing properties that will make your skin smooth and supple. Both of these ingredients are great for treating acne.

This turmeric-oatmeal mask is great for treating acne, reducing breakouts.

Things you’ll need:

• Ground oatmeal – 2 tablespoons
• Turmeric powder – 1 teaspoon
• Jojoba oil – as required

Step 1. Put the ingredients together in a mixing bowl

• Put the ground oatmeal, turmeric powder, and jojoba oil together in a mixing bowl.

Step 2. Mix the ingredients well and apply the mixture on your skin

• Mix the ingredients to form a paste.
• Apply the oatmeal-turmeric mask all over your face and leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Rinse off the mask with lukewarm water and pat your skin dry.
• Apply a noncomedogenic moisturizer.

Use this remedy three times a week for best results.

Method 5: Oatmeal-Yogurt Face Mask

The probiotic enzymes in yogurt help replenish the skin, tighten the pores, and reduce acne. Yogurt can also be used to fight the signs of premature aging, conditioning dull and dry skin.

This face mask is a very effective skin cleansing remedy and is especially suitable for oily or combination skin. It is recommended that you use probiotic yogurt for this yogurt-oatmeal face mask.

Things you’ll need:

• Oats - 2 tablespoons
• Plain yogurt - enough to achieve the desired consistency

Single-Step Method: Combine the ingredients and apply

• Add yogurt to 2 tablespoons to oats.
• Cleanse your face thoroughly.
• Apply the mixture to your face and leave it on for 15 minutes.
• Rinse the mask off with warm water.
• Apply a noncomedogenic moisturizer.

Method 6: Oatmeal-Lemon Face Mask

Honey offers antiseptic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory benefits. It is a natural humectant and helps in keeping the skin toned and moisturized.

Lemon is rich in calcium, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, etc., and has antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and astringent properties.  It can help rejuvenate the skin and heal skin problems such as acne. Lemon contains citric acid, a natural alpha hydroxy acid that is also useful for lighting pigmentation issues and scars and improving the skin tone. This lemon-oatmeal face mask is especially useful for the treatment of skin blemishes and pigmentation issues.

Things you’ll need:

• Ground oatmeal - 3 tablespoons
• Distilled water - as required
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh lemon juice - 1 teaspoon
• White vinegar - 1 teaspoon

Step1. Combine the ingredients

• Put the ground oatmeal, honey, lemon juice, and white vinegar together in a mixing bowl.

Step 2. Add water and mix well

• Add water to the ingredients.
• Mix well to form a paste.
• Cleanse your face to remove makeup, dirt, and other impurities.
• Apply the mixture on your face and keep it for 10 minutes.
• Rinse it off with lukewarm water.
• Apply a noncomedogenic moisturizer.

Method 7: Olive Oil-Egg White-Oatmeal Face Mask

This oatmeal - egg white mask works pretty well for the treatment of rashes and allergies as well as for tightening the skin.

Egg white is rich in proteins, minerals, and vitamins that will rejuvenate and replenish your skin. It helps in tightening the pores and reduces skin sags.

Olive oil is rich in antioxidants, has strong moisturizing properties, and is great for keeping the skin hydrated and smooth.

Together, oatmeal and egg white are very effective in treating skin inflammation and irritation.

Things you’ll need:

• Ground oatmeal - 1 tablespoon
• Egg whites - 1 egg
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon.

Step 1. Whisk the egg white

• With the help of a blender, whisk the egg until it forms a froth.

Step 2. Add the other ingredients to the egg white

• Add the oatmeal and olive oil to the egg white.
• Use a hand blender to mix the ingredients properly.

Step 3. Apply the face mask

• Apply the mixture on your face using an applicator brush.
• Wait for 15 minutes before rinsing it off with water.
• Apply a noncomedogenic moisturizer.

Use this remedy once a day until you get your desired results.

Method 8: Oatmeal-Baking Soda Face Mask

Baking soda has antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties. It is commonly used in home remedies for the body, skin, and hair. This wonderful ingredient will help you fight pimples and acne, offer relief from sunburns and blisters, improve your skin tone, and more. It works as an exfoliant and helps rid your skin of dead skin cells, impurities, and acne-causing bacteria. It is also a great absorbent. It softens the sebum in the pores to allow the blackheads to be cleaned and removed.

Things you’ll need:

• Ground oatmeal - 2 tablespoons
• Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
• Distilled water - as required

Step 1. Combine the ingredients

• Combine the ground oatmeal and baking soda.
• Add enough water to make a smooth mixture.

Step 2. Mix the ingredients and apply the mixture on your face

• Mix the ingredients properly to form a paste.
• Apply the mask over your face and leave it on for about 20 minutes. (Use warm towels over the mask better results.)
• Rinse it off and pat your skin dry.
• Apply a noncomedogenic moisturizer.

Use the mask about three times a week to prevent acne breakouts.

Method 9: Oatmeal-Green Tea Face Mask

Green tea offers several skin benefits owing to the presence of antioxidants, vitamin B, magnesium, potassium, amino acids, polyphenols, and phytochemicals in it. It is commonly used in face masks and helps in improving the skin tone, treating dark circles, reducing puffy eyes, fighting signs of aging, and tackling skin issues such as pimples and acne.

Honey keeps the skin moisturized, toned, and healthy. Tea tree oil boasts antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps in rejuvenating the skin and protecting it from damage. This remedy is great in treating blemishes and dark spots.

Things you’ll need:

• Ground oatmeal - 3 tablespoons
• Strong green tea - 2 tablespoons
• Raw honey - 1 teaspoon
• Tea tree essential oil - 2 to 3 drops

Step 1. Mix the ingredients well to form a paste

• Mix the ground oatmeal, green tea, and honey together to form a smooth paste.
• Add 2 to 3 drops of tea tree oil.

Step 2. Apply the mixture on your face

• Apply the mask to freshly cleaned skin and leave it on for about 20 minutes.
• Rinse it off with lukewarm water.
• Apply a noncomedogenic moisturizer.

For best results, use this remedy two times a week.

Method 10: Oatmeal-Banana Face Mask

Packed with essential nutrients such as potassium, vitamin E, and vitamin C, banana is quite useful for skincare.

Milk helps in soothing, cleansing, and nourishing the skin. It is also beneficial for tightening the skin and improving the complexion.

This banana-oatmeal mask will help you heal dry and flaky skin and keep it moisturized.

Things you’ll need:

• Ground oatmeal – 1 tablespoon
• Ripe banana – ½
• Milk – 1 teaspoon

Step 1. Mix the ingredients to form a paste

• Place the banana pieces in a bowl and mash them using a fork.
• Add the ground oats and milk.
• Mix the ingredients to form a paste.
• Clean your face thoroughly.
• Use an applicator brush to apply the mixture on your face.
• Rinse off the mask after 15 minutes.
• Apply a noncomedogenic moisturizer.

Tips to make face masks with oatmeal

• Apply a light moisturizer after cleansing off the face mask to keep your skin conditioned and smooth.
• Oatmeal has no noticeable side effects on the skin. However, it is best to carry out a patch test before applying the masks.
• Applying these masks may get a little messy. Pull back your hair properly and cover yourself with a towel or cloth before applying the face mask.