oatmeal-honey face mask

Here is a great gentle oatmeal mask for those of us that have sensitive skin. I guarantee this will leave your face feeling clean, soft, and smooth. Again, like the oatmeal and sunflower scrub, these items are most likely in your kitchen and the mask only takes a few minutes to whip up. The honey contains anti-microbial properties to cleanse and rejuvenate the skin, the oatmeal is to put moisture back and soften, and the egg tightens the pores for a smoother complexion. Put all the benefits of each together and you have a wonderful mask for the skin.

You need:
1 tablespoon runny honey (warm honey that runs easily)
1 egg yolk
4 tablespoons fine ground oatmeal
small bowl
towel

sensitive skin mask

To make:
1. Add the egg yolk to the honey and mix with a fork until well blended.
2. Slowly stir in the oatmeal a little at a time to make a soft paste.
3. Use immediately.
4. Smooth the mask onto your skin using your fingertips in a circular motion- this is a little messy, make sure you have a towel close at hand.
5. Put your feet up for 15 minutes while the oatmeal, egg, and honey do their softening magic on your skin.
6. Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.

add oats until paste forms

 Fauna LOVES this oatmeal mask too, but don’t let this sweet (?) face fool you……….

honey egg oat face mask 

she prefers to threaten and chase her sister around the house instead of putting her feet up for 15 minutes.

oatmeal face gremlin

Be good to your skin!

Posted on January 27, 2010 by . This entry was posted in health, herb, herbs, kitchen chemistry and tagged , , . Bookmark the permalink.

24 comments on “oatmeal-honey face mask”

  1. Patricia Yo! on said:

    I Just Tired This Mask (Actually I Have It On Right This Second.) I Love It! Its Kinda Thicker Looking Then Yours But I Sure It Has Same Affect.

    Its Smells Really Good, And I’m Sure It Taste Good Too! But I’m Not Sure If I Want To Eat It.

    Thanks For The Idea Guys!

    Good Stuff

  2. turnitupmom on said:

    Just stumbled upon your site. It looks like you sure have a lot of fun here :)

  3. jane on said:

    today is the perfect day to try this. thanks!

  4. Emma on said:

    Oof I need this at the moment – what a lovely little treat. Those home salon ladies look marvellous – very happy to have such a lovely facial.

  5. Sybille on said:

    Thanks for sharing, I think it’s just what my face needs.

  6. nicola@which name? on said:

    similar to one i make and use, lovely! but look at that beautiful goofy model you have. priceless.
    nicola
    http://whichname.blogspot.com

  7. Dana on said:

    Wonder if I can make this for my entire body!!

  8. halfpastafreckle on said:

    I know what is behind that beautiful face :)

  9. Katherine on said:

    I love these kids of masks…I use one once a week. I almost always use honey ( my favorite tasty humectant!) and oats.

  10. Amanda on said:

    what a fun idea!!

  11. Dawn on said:

    Ha! That sounds like something that would happen over here too!

    This sounds lovely and yes, taking care of ourselves is so important~

  12. Heather on said:

    This has been one of favorite masks to make in the winter months. I just recently discovered the moisture benefits of using straight honey, and it has really helped me through out winter. I have been putting this mask into the blender, and it comes out a thick paste that feels so darn good on dry skin.
    Gorgeous photos Lisa!

  13. AG Ambroult on said:

    oh yay! more homamde bath and body recipes :) thanks, my girls are gonna love this one.

  14. tara on said:

    This is perfect for the damage inflicted by the dry winter weather.

    Cute pic of Fauna :)

  15. Patricia on said:

    Ha ha, Fauna is SWEET!

    Happy day :D

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  18. Angie Neil on said:

    Looks yummy! LOL!!

    Come share your creation at my party: Thursday’s Treasures!
    http://treasuresfortots.blogspot.com/2010/01/thursdays-treasures-week-7.html

  19. Shady Lady on said:

    You have the best ideas!

  20. Ivy on said:

    The mask sound wonderful and reminds me of something my mom used to buy when I was little so I already imagine I know what it smells like.

    And Fauna is beautiful.

  21. Debbie on said:

    How cute is Fauna? And guess what we’ll be trying tomorrow??? :)

  22. Jessica on said:

    Her eyes are just beautiful in that first photo!

    You know, this post made me giggle. You see, I tried making an oatmeal & lavender facial mask once. It never occurred to me that I had to make a small batch & use it immediately. Instead, I stored it. What did I find when I dipped my hand into the jar a week later? MOLD. In fact, it was very angry black mold. LOL!!!! That, my friend, was my last attempt at a homemade facial mask.

    • 5 Orange Potatoes on said:

      GROSS Jessica! I don’t think black mold would be good on the face or anywhere else for that matter!

  23. Joy on said:

    What adorable pictures! Thanks for the recipe, Lisa! :)