Lets Get Glowing

Did you know that your kitchen has a secret? Several as a matter of fact, but today we are shedding some light on one of the most common products found in your kitchen.

OATMEAL

Just looking at it makes me hungry, yumm!

So what can this wholesome delicious-ness do for you skin?
I'm going to have to make this list short and compact because the list is MiGhTy long!

• Works as a natural exfoliator and anti-inflammatory agent
• Gentle on all skin types and especially recommended for problematic and sensitive skin types
• When used as a skin cleanser absorbs and removes surface dirt and impurities leaving skin smooth, soft, and clean.
• As a mask, oatmeal deep cleans pores without irritating and drying out skin
• As a facial scrub, oatmeal gently but effectively removes dead skin cells to reveal softer, smoother looking skin.

Ive seen oatmeal work wonders on  cystic acne, eczema, rosacea, dry parched skin, and even help regulate oilier skin types.

No need to go out and spend your hard earned cash on expensive name brand, I honestly buy mine at the 99Cent store... no joke, I really do! Instead of buying one box of plain oatmeal I will buy two, one to eat, and the other for my beauty regimen!
Here is the brand I use, Ive seen this brand at the 99Cent stores as well as Big Lots... both stores always have them in stock.

The pouches are perfect portion size for my tummy and face.

Here is a simple DIY oatmeal cleansing paste that will honestly get your skin glowing in all the right ways.

You need:

• Oats
• Hot water/Milk (use milk if your skin is VERY dry and needs moisture)
• Chamomile Tea Bag
• Small bowl

Directions:

1. Heat up 1/2cup of water/milk either in microwave or stove top
2. Once liquid is very warm, steep chamomile bag into liquid and let it sit for about 3-4 minutes. Use spoon to squeeze out excess liquid from bag.
3. Place 1/2cup oats in small bowl and slowly mix in liquid mixture (in small quantities) such as you would when making oatmeal to eat. You want the oatmeal to have enough liquid to create a paste.
4. If you put too much water in the bowl just add more oats to help thicken it up and vise versa.
5. Once mixture thickens up, tie your hair up and back because this can be a mess if you have hair flying everywhere.
6. Spread mixture with clean hands using your fingertips as a brush using circular motions to help stimulate the blood on your face.
7. Don't be afraid to spend extra time spreading it on and giving your face a much needed massage... your face will thank you later :)
8. If you need alittle more moisture than usual go ahead and leave the oatmeal on your face for about 5-10 minutes.
9. If not, then you can proceed to cleanse off with warm water using circular motions when washing your face so that you are gently exfoliate your skin.
10. Pat skin dry and apply your favorite moisturiser, and ENJOY glowing skin!

This is how I feel afterwards, and you will too :)

Well ladies, hope you all enjoyed this segment of DIY skincare... until next time!

If you have any questions or special requests for DIY masks, cleansers, toners please don't hesitate to ask, the answers are only a blog post away <3