Oatmeal scrub for the face: benefits and harms, recipes and rules for use

Looking good doesn't mean spending money on expensive cosmetics and procedures. To do this, every woman has her own tricks in the piggy bank. Oatmeal scrub is just one of the tricks to make your skin look youthful, soft and velvety. Such a tool saves the budget, because everything you need to prepare it can be found in any kitchen. The amazing effect from the use of this natural mixture will not be long in coming.

Oatmeal is famous primarily for its cleansing effect due to its high fiber content. Regular consumption of it in food accelerates the elimination of various toxins from the body, normalizes metabolic processes. But oatmeal can not only be eaten, but also used for skin care, as it has excellent healing properties.

Usually, oat flour, bran or flakes are used in cosmetic practice. They perfectly exfoliate dead cells and improve the metabolic processes of the skin.

The benefits of oat scrub are many, here are just a few of them:

• deep cleansing of pores;
• maintenance of tone due to the content of niacin and thianine - substances necessary for the production of collagen and elastin fibers;
• maintaining the water balance of the skin due to the presence of vitamins E and B;
• alignment of scars;
• improvement of metabolic processes in all layers of the epidermis;
• stimulating the outflow of lymph, which reduces the swelling in the legs;
• the presence of active substances that smooth out wrinkles on the skin;
• restoration of skin regeneration processes;
• preventing blemishes such as acne and blackheads from appearing on the skin;
• positive effect on dry skin, reducing itching, eliminating irritation and flaking.

The list can be continued for quite a long time, but this wonderful remedy also has its contraindications.

• Oatmeal scrub is undesirable for owners of very thin and sensitive skin, as there is a high risk of damage. This is caused by the presence of fine coarse particles in oats.
• During pregnancy, it is forbidden to carry out many types of caring procedures due to the colossal restructuring taking place in the female body. Oatmeal itself will not harm, but the additional components of the scrub can have a negative effect.
• In the period of relapses of chronic dermatological diseases, oatmeal scrubs will do nothing but harm to people suffering from dermatitis, eczema or psoriasis.
• If there are deep cuts or wounds on the skin, scrubbing is prohibited. The mixture that gets into them will become an excellent breeding ground for pathogenic bacteria, which will cause not only inflammation, but also suppuration of the wound.
• If there are thermal lesions and ulcers, peeling can increase pain, and its components will noticeably slow down the healing rate of damaged skin.
• With rosacea and rosacea, in no case should you use scrubs. Dilated vessels will respond negatively to such an effect.
• People with allergic reactions need to be careful when choosing an oat scrub, as some components cannot be used by them. To avoid an unpleasant situation, you need to conduct a small test of the product on a small area of ​​the elbow skin. Allergy sufferers are shown gentle formulations with a minimal exfoliating effect.

Oatmeal is a versatile and convenient product that can be used at home. Flakes have been used in homemade skin care products for a long time, and the popularity of these treatments is growing. The nutritional base of oatmeal did not go unnoticed by cosmetologists, who have adopted such scrubs for themselves.

Let's consider in more detail the composition of oats and the quality of its components.

• Selenium is a powerful antioxidant. It removes free radicals from the body that contribute to aging and sagging tissues.
• Vitamin E tones and rejuvenates tissue cells.
• The zinc in oats helps maintain hormone balance. With a sufficient level of this trace element, the number of various skin inflammatory processes is significantly reduced.
• B vitamins help to restore the body's water-lipid barrier and stimulate cell regeneration.
• Phytic acid provides nourishment and hydration to the skin, evens out its color and rejuvenates it.
• Polysaccharides bring thin, dehydrated skin back to life.

To get a good result after applying the scrub and to avoid unpleasant consequences, some application rules must be followed.

• People with capillaries close to the surface of the dermis should use scrubs with caution, and oat mixtures are no exception.
• If there are injuries on the skin of the face, it is better to refuse to use scrubs with coarse particles until complete healing.
• Too frequent use of exfoliating products can negatively affect the condition of the epidermis. For oily skin, two procedures per week are enough, and for dry skin - one.
• It is forbidden to use scrubbing mixtures on the skin around the eyes and around the lips.

To obtain the maximum effect from the use of the oatmeal scrub, it is necessary to consistently follow all stages of the procedure.

• The first stage is a thorough washing, it is necessary to completely wash off not only cosmetics, but also caring cosmetics.
• The second stage is steaming.During the procedure, the pores open, which facilitates the penetration of active substances from the home scrub into the deep layers of the epidermis, which means that the effect will be maximum.
• This is followed by the application of the scrubbing composition with gentle massage movements. The mixture is applied immediately to the face and neck, and do not forget about the décolleté area.
• After lightly massaging the skin, the scrub is not washed off, but left for a while for a more intense effect.
• The dried composition is gently washed off with warm water and the skin is lubricated with cream.

Choosing among the many recipes for homemade oatmeal cleansers, first of all, you need to focus on your skin type and the imperfections that you need to get rid of.

If you have mixed skin types, you can try the following recipes.

The main rule is to wash off these compounds well.

• Classical. A handful of ground oat flakes are stirred with heated water.
• Grape. Carefully knead 4 grapes, remove all seeds from them in advance, mix with a tablespoon of cereal and heated water until the consistency of thick sour cream, allow to swell a little.
• Citric. Take 1 part of sugar, lemon juice and aloe, add 2 parts of crushed flakes and a little water there.
• Mixture for long-term storage. Add the same volume of cane sugar, a pinch of dry calendula herb, 1 tablespoon of oatmeal, a teaspoon of nutmeg and two teaspoons of dry vanilla extract to 0.5 cups of ground almonds. This base can be stored for a very long time in a tightly closed jar. And if necessary, heated water is added to the required volume of the mixture before use.
• For mixed skin, there are two options for a scrub with olive oil. In the first recipe, the same amount of oat and corn flakes is crushed, 2 parts of the mixture are mixed with 1 part of butter and a little sugar. In the second, the same amount of butter, sugar and yolk are added to 2 teaspoons of oatmeal.

Dry type owners should choose gentle exfoliating formulations.

• Powdered milk and crushed Hercules flakes are mixed in the amount of three tablespoons each, diluted with warm milk and left to swell.
• The pumpkin pulp is carefully chopped, ground walnut, oatmeal and olive oil or heavy cream are added to 1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree.
• Ground almonds are combined in equal parts with oatmeal, aloe juice and honey. To increase the effect, instead of water for breeding, a warm decoction of medicinal herbs is perfect.
• Rub half a cucumber on a fine grater. The resulting gruel is mixed with 6 ml of rosehip and argan oil, milk and oatmeal (two tablespoons each). To use the mask on the skin around the lips and eyes, combine half a cucumber with ground oatmeal, 33% cream and rose essential oil.
• Soda and flakes are mixed in the same amount, diluted in water and left to swell.

You can use the following effective treatments to remove excess sebum.

• In a mixture of 2 teaspoons of flakes and lemon juice, add protein and 1 teaspoon of sea salt.
• Oatmeal and ground almonds are mixed in a 1: 1 ratio, protein and natural non-fat yogurt are added.
• Add the same amount of apple cider vinegar, protein and liquid honey to 1 tablespoon of chopped oatmeal. After scrubbing, the mixture is left on the skin for 15 minutes.
• Mix in equal parts wheat flour and ground oatmeal (if there is no flour, starch or oatmeal will do), dilute with water until sour cream is thick, add a few drops of lemon juice.
• The oatmeal is pre-soaked for several hours to swell. 3 ripe red tomatoes are mashed and pounded with swollen cereals and a few drops of milk. The mixture removes excess sebum and restores a healthy complexion to the skin.

• Grape juice and mineral water are added to a handful of oatmeal, and left to swell.
• Ground oatmeal is mixed with sea salt and homemade yogurt. This mixture removes excess sebum and makes pores smaller.
• Two tablespoons of crushed flakes are mixed with a teaspoon of baking soda and cinnamon, the mixture is diluted with heated water. After removing this composition, the skin should be rinsed with water acidified with lemon juice.
• Equal parts of rice and oatmeal are ground in a coffee grinder. Kefir is added to the resulting mass. After application, this scrub is kept for about 10 minutes, and only then washed off.

• Any nuts available are ground and mixed with the oatmeal. If the skin is dry, add the yolk with fat sour cream, and if the skin is oily, add protein with kefir.
• Dissolve half a teaspoon of soda in 1 tablespoon of boiling water, pour this solution into 30 g of oatmeal and let it swell for 10 minutes.
• Two tablespoons of crushed flakes are mixed with the same amount of warm milk and 5 ml of vitamin A is added. This mixture is washed off with water without the use of additional means for washing, then the skin is wiped with an infusion of chamomile or calendula.

Many women who have tried at least one of the recipes with oatmeal see the result and continue to use this natural remedy.

You will learn more about the oatmeal scrub in the following video.