Oatmeal Mask for Acne and Acne Scars: 11 DIY Recipes and Benefits

Oats are best known as a healthy and nutritious breakfast which helps in lowering cholesterol. According to a paper published in the “American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine” in 2008, Oats help lower the risk of heart diseases. But oats are not only good for your health, they are also beneficial for your skin. Using oatmeal in your face masks can beautify your skin as they absorb oil from the skin and prevents skin from acne. Oats can also settle itchy, irritated & dried skins. Oats contain Avenanthramide, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that take care of your skin.

Here in this article, we will be talking about different oats based DIY face masks for acne and acne scars which you can make easily for the protection of your skin. If you want to beautify your skin, then read this article till the end.

Regular vs colloidal oatmeal for acne

When you hear the word Oats, you usually think of it as a nutritious breakfast cereal, and you are right. But that is when we talk about regular oats. Regular oats are used in cereals. Colloidal oats are used in skincare. Colloidal oats are a powdered and grounded form of oats. The oats are processed in such a way that our skin allows the molecules present in oats to be absorbed by our skin. So we can say of colloidal oats as powdered oats used for skincare. The simplest way of making colloidal oats is to grind regular oats and mix them with water or any other stuff.

What are the causes of acne?

Before diving into our topic of making DIY oatmeal face masks for acne, we must first understand the causes of acne. Acne is a situation when your face starts getting pimples and spots which makes you look less attractive. There are some factors behind this problem. In the following, we have mentioned some of the reasons behind the acne problem.

• Smoking
• Excessive eating of junk food
• Not taking enough nutrients
• Psychological problems.
• Not taking enough sleep
• Poor hygiene
• Side-effects of medicines

The factors we have mentioned above are very critical for the health of your skin. So, you should take care of these factors as they play a big role in disturbing your skin.

Oatmeal Face Masks for Acne and Acne Scars: 11 Homemade Recipes

In the following, we have given a detailed description of oats based facemasks which you can easily make.

1) Instant oat acne face mask

For making this mask, you can use instant oatmeal without any additives and flavors. You can also use plain or colloidal oats. The cooked oatmeal can help in reducing skin redness and inflammation.

Instructions for Usage:

Cook one serving of oatmeal and then let it cool. You can also use it a little warm, but never use it hot. The usage is very simple, just apply the mask to affected areas of skin and leave it on for 15 minutes. Then washout your face with cold water.

2) Oatmeal honey face mask for acne

You might be wondering how the combination of honey and oats work. Does it even make any sense? Yes, it does make sense. As the oats help in acne and inflammation, honey removes the moisture from the skin. The method of preparing this mask is almost similar to the instant oatmeal acne facemask. After cooking one serving of oatmeal, mix two tablespoons of honey in it and let it cool. Once it is cooled, apply it to the face and keep it on for 15 minutes. Then wash your face with cool water.

3) Yogurt and oatmeal facial mask for acne

Just like the combo of honey and oats, this combo can also prove to be highly beneficial. Yogurt cleans and disinfects the skin. Mix yogurt and oatmeal in a bowl. Apply this mask to your face and keep it on for 15 minutes. Applying this mask 2 to 3 times weekly will show great results.

4) Baking soda oatmeal mask for acne-prone skin

For making this mask, you will just need 2 tablespoons of oats and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. And for making the paste, you will also need some water. Baking soda helps in the prevention of acne and infection as it removes the skin’s protective oil barrier. Mixing baking soda with oats gives exceptional results.

Instructions for Usage:

Grind two tablespoons of Oats to make it Colloidal oatmeal and mix it with one teaspoon baking soda. Also, don’t forget to mix water for making the paste. Clean and dry your face and apply the mask for 10 minutes. Clean the face with cool water.

5) Oatmeal face mask for oily skins

You will need three ingredients for making this facemask. Oatmeal, yogurt, and honey. The qualities of these three ingredients collectively will help your skin a lot.

Instructions for Usage:

Take ¼ cup of cooked oatmeal, 2 or 3 tablespoons plain yogurt, and 1 tablespoon of honey and mix them. Apply the mask to your face and keep in on for 15 minutes. Wash the face with cool water.

6) Oatmeal mask for acne scars

The acne scars on your face can make you feel that you are looking odd and can destroy your confidence and self-esteem. There are many expensive facemasks and creams available in the market but why do you need them if you can prepare the treatment yourself at home? Yes, oatmeal masks are also helpful in removing the scars from your face. You will need 3 ingredients for this mask, oats, lemon, and honey. The result of these 3 ingredients will cleanse your skin and will also reduce irritation.

Preparing the mask:

You will need 1 tablespoon of all the above-mentioned ingredients. First, grind the oats to make colloidal oatmeal and take out fresh juice from a lemon. Do not use bought lemon juice in this mask. Then mix all the ingredients in a bowl until it is turned into a thick liquid paste.

Instructions for Usage:

Clean your face before applying the mask and then massage for some minutes. Keep it on for at least 10 minutes and wash with cool water.

7) Oatmeal & tea tree oil face mask for acne

We have already discussed how oatmeal can prove to be beneficial for the skin. But when mixed with tea tree oil, it becomes even more powerful as teal tree oil is best known for its antiseptic and inflammatory capabilities.

Instructions for Usage:

Cook 2 tablespoon colloidal oatmeal along with water and add 3-4 drops of tea tree oil and 1 tablespoon of honey. You may also add ½ tablespoon fresh lemon spoon but that is optional. Apply it on a clean face and keep it on 10 to 15 minutes and clean with cool water. For the best results, use the mask 2 times weekly.

8) Oatmeal mask for glowing skin

As you know that a shiny face is a key to more confidence. You may have come across products claiming to give you extra glow but they always end up giving you side effects. Don’t worry anymore because oatmeal masks can also help you beautify and glorify your skin.

For making this mask, you will need almond oil, an egg white, and the king “Oatmeal”. The egg white is highly nutritious and can remove excess oil from the skin. The almond oil contains Vitamin E which acts as a protection layer from adverse sun rays.

Instructions for Usage:

Take one cup of colloidal oats, and mix it with one tablespoon of almond oil and one egg white in a bowl. To remove the thickness of the mixture, add few drops of water. And then finally apply it on the face, keep it on for 10 to 15 minutes and then clean your face with warm water. There is no harm in using the mask every other day.

9. Oatmeal and banana mask for acne prone, dry or older skin

Bananas are good for sensitive and acne-prone skin and also have anti-aging skin benefits. Also anti-bacterial properties of banana help blemishes heal.

Combine ½ cup cooked oatmeal, ½-mashed banana, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon almond oil and 1 tablespoon honey and apply to face. Rinse with warm water.

10. Milk, honey and oatmeal mask for cystic acne

Mixing milk, honey and oatmeal can be another natural way to treat the cystic acne.

Oats is an excellent exfoliator.

In order to treat cystic acne with oatmeal, combine honey, milk and oatmeal in a bowl and exfoliate your skin and wash off with water.

11. Oatmeal and coconut oil for acne and sensitive skin

Combine coconut oil and crushed oatmeal in a bowl and create a paste. Apply the mixture to your face and leave on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse off.

This homemade face mask can be effective remedy for acne. Because it combines the exfoliating properties of oats and healing properties of coconut oil.

F.A.Qs

Is oatmeal soap good for acne?

According to stylecraze.com, oatmeal soap is one of the natural remedy for treating acne. Oatmeal soap contain polyphenols. This substance found in oats exfoliates the surface cells, the head of the pimple can open up. Oatmeal soap can be effective for cystic acne as well.

Does eating oatmeal help with acne?

Oat mask for acne: Conclusion

Today we told you that oatmeal is more than just a nutritious breakfast. We discussed how oatmeal can be used in various combinations for making home-made masks. These DIY masks can help acne-prone skins and can also give your face extra glow. To get the most out of these masks, we recommend you to follow the preparation process that is discussed in the article. And don’t make excessive use of these masks as there is a famous saying that “excessive use of everything is harmful”.

References & Citations:

byrdie.com/oatmeal-facial-masks-2442870

misumiskincare.com/blogs/news/oatmeal-mask-for-acne-easy-and-effective-solution

thebeautyinsiders.com/oatmeal-masks-for-acne-scars.html