Oatmeal is a popular and nutritious breakfast option. It is one of the most popular breakfast options after Cheerios and Corn Flakes is oatmeal.
It is one of the top healthiest breakfasts among the adult population because it’s rich in essential nutrients like fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, folate, and potassium.
People around the world are also using oats as one of the ingredients in their face masks. Why is that, you ask? Well! Oatmeal has anti-inflammatory properties, which calms itching and burning sensations in the skin and helps treat eczema and psoriasis.
It also has antioxidants that help repair skin damaged by ultraviolet (UV) rays, pollution, and other chemicals that we use on a daily basis on our skin.
Many of us know the pain of getting rid of blackheads and whiteheads, a type of acne that invades our face, commonly on our nose, cheeks, and chin. We know you’re nodding in agreement with us.
Worry not, because these acne breakouts can be treated easily and safely with the help of oatmeal and other skin-friendly ingredients.
We tested these four face masks that use oatmeal for blackheads & whiteheads. Be sure to wash and pat dry your face before applying any of the masks.
Contents
Method 1: Oatmeal & Activated Charcoal Mask
Activated charcoal in this recipe, will help exfoliate your skin and draw out impurities and blackheads & whiteheads.
This is a great detoxifying and soothing face mask. Cha-ching!!! Double goodness!
Things you’ll need:
- Activated charcoal (absorbs toxins from the skin) – ½ teaspoon
- Turmeric powder (provides antioxidants) – 1 teaspoon
- Raw honey (antibacterial) – 2 tablespoons
- Oatmeal powder (exfoliant and soothing) – 2 tablespoons
- Water, enough to make a spreadable paste
Step 1. Combine all the ingredients
- Put 2 tablespoons of oatmeal powder into a bowl.
- Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder to it.
- Add ½ teaspoon of activated charcoal.
- Add 2 tablespoons of raw honey as well.
- Add water to the mixture.
- Mix it well to make a smooth paste.
Step 2. Apply the paste as a face mask
- Use an applicator brush to apply the paste as a face mask.
- Leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Rinse it off with warm water and pat dry your face with a soft towel.
- Follow with an oil-free moisturizer.
Use this remedy 2 to 3 times per week to treat blackheads and whiteheads. You can store this mask in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Method 2: Oatmeal & Yogurt Mask
If you have an oily or combination skin type, and you have to be picky about which face masks to use. This is the perfect mask for you!
Yogurt contains lactic acid, which exfoliates the skin. It also has calcium that helps with skin regeneration, and vitamin B, which is high in antioxidant.
The zinc in yogurt also helps treat acne-prone skin. As a bonus, yogurt fades markings from blemishes, has anti-aging properties and tightens large skin pores.
Honey contains iron that helps scars heal quickly. It also has skin-tightening properties that will help reduce wrinkles.
Clay is an excellent ingredient for oily and acne-prone skin, as it can clear excess oils
Things you’ll need:
- Oatmeal powder (exfoliant) – 4 tablespoons
- Plain yogurt (cleanses skin) – 2 tablespoons
- Clay (absorbs impurities from skin) – 1 tablespoon
- Honey (antibacterial) – 2 tablespoons
Step 1. Mix the four ingredients into a fine paste
- Put 4 tablespoons of oatmeal powder in a bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon of clay.
- Add 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt to it.
- Add 2 tablespoons of honey as well.
- Mix all the ingredients into a fine paste.
Step 2. Apply the face mask
- Using an applicator brush, apply a thin layer of the mixture on your face.
- Leave it on for 15 minutes.
- Rinse it off with warm water and pat your skin dry.
- Apply a light moisturizer.
Apply this face mask 2 to 3 times per week to use oatmeal for blackheads & whiteheads.
You can store this mask in the refrigerator for 7 days.
Method 3: Oatmeal & Egg White Mask
A blackhead or whitehead is a pore filled with dead skin cells, sebum (natural skin oil), and bacteria. When you use an astringent, it helps to loosen all this accumulated gunk in your pores.
Egg whites are a natural astringent, without any side-effects. They have albumin and protein, which help tighten the skin and minimize the skin pores.
You can use this face mask to treat or prevent blackheads and whiteheads.
Things you’ll need:
- Oatmeal, cooked (exfoliant) – 2 tablespoons
- Egg whites (astringent) – 1 egg
Step 1. Mix the oatmeal and egg whites
- Put 2 tablespoons of cooked oatmeal in a bowl.
- Crack an egg and separate the yolk from the whites. You can check out our hacks to separate egg yolks and whites.
- Add the egg whites to the soft-cooked oatmeal.
- Mix the two well.
Step 2. Apply the face mask
- Use an applicator brush to apply the paste on your face.
- Rub the mask on your face in brisk circular motions using your hands.
- Leave it on for 20 minutes.
- Rinse it off with cool water and pat dry your skin.
Applying this face mask 1 or 2 times a week should help eliminate blackheads & whiteheads, as well as keeping oily skin at bay.
Remember to make a fresh batch of this mask every time you use it.
Method 4: Oatmeal & Lemon Mask
Lemon contains citric acid. It’s a kind of alpha hydroxy acid that removes dead skin cells, stimulates collagen, so your face is wrinkle-free, increases blood flow to the skin and removes impurities of the skin.
Things you’ll need:
- Oatmeal, cooked (exfoliant) – 2 or 3 tablespoons
- Lemon juice, freshly squeezed (cleanser) – 2 tablespoons
Step 1. Combine the two ingredients in a bowl
- Put 2 or 3 tablespoons of cooked oatmeal in a bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Step 2. Apply the mask on your face
- Mix the two well.
- Apply the paste on your face with an applicator brush.
- Rub the mask on the skin gently with your fingertips.
- Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Some skin types may experience tingling or itching.
- Rinse it off with water and pat dry your skin.
Apply this face mask 2 times per week to use oatmeal for blackheads & whiteheads. This mask will only stay good for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
Additional Tips
- Before applying the mask, tie up your hair in a ponytail to prevent your strands from sticking to the face mask.
- Lean over a sink when applying the mask to collect the initial drippings.
- Do not try to squeeze out the blackheads with your fingers as the impurities present on your skin, fingers and nails can enter the pores and make your skin worse.