Why and how to wash oatmeal?

Every woman wants to have healthy beautiful skin. Store shelves are filled with various gels and cleansers that promise to make skin perfect. Unfortunately, not all of them are really effective. In search of a good cleanser, you should not forget about long-known natural home remedies. One of them is oatmeal.

The procedure of washing with oatmeal is known for a very long time and still does not lose its popularity due to its effectiveness. In most cases, after applying the tool you can expect a stunning effect. The skin after the procedure becomes soft and velvety. Perhaps, this effect can be achieved only after salon procedures. The skin becomes so attractive that sometimes there is no need to use decorative cosmetics and apply foundation.

Such washing is very useful for the face, they should be used by owners of dry and oily skin, those who are struggling with acne and age spots. A positive effect can be achieved if you wash oatmeal with age-related skin changes.

All beauticians in one voice say that the basis of healthy skin is the correct daily home care. Washing with oatmeal is beneficial because it contains a huge amount of substances that positively affect the skin.

Oatmeal has a high content of important minerals:

• zinc helps to eliminate toxins and other harmful compounds from the skin;
• the presence of iron has a beneficial effect on the overall condition of the skin;
• the content of manganese contributes to the rapid healing of small wounds, helps to remove redness and inflammation;
• the presence of sodium provides an update of the skin, while blood circulation is improved.

Oatmeal contains important for the skin vitamins of group B, thanks to which it receives adequate nutrition and hydration, gets rid of age spots. It is very important that the product contains vitamin E, which protects the skin from the negative effects of the environment.

Washing with oatmeal is a very effective remedy for problem and oily skin. With this washing you can get rid of acne, black spots and irregularities. Of course, the effect after the application will be if the cause of the problem skin is not caused by diseases of the body. In this case, it is necessary to cure all ailments inside the body, and then engage in improving the external state. Otherwise, the effect will be short-lived.

One of the most important properties of oatmeal is its ability to pull out pollution, sebum, toxins from the pores. Thanks to this tool, the skin is perfectly cleansed, the pores are narrowed, due to the cleansing of the pores, the number of acne is reduced, inflammation disappears. The face does not shine, as oatmeal has a beneficial effect on the proper functioning of the sebaceous glands.

This procedure is perfect for all other skin types. After washing, the skin becomes moisturized, as it does not dry out, as it does when washing with soap. Oatmeal is capable of tightening the skin, improving its tone. In the fight against the first fine wrinkles, this tool will be a great effective assistant.

It is worth noting that rarely hear about contraindications to the conduct of this procedure. Sometimes there may be an increase in the rash on the skin. This is the reaction of the skin to cleansing, because pollution comes from the inner layers of the skin. After the procedure, a slight peeling is sometimes observed.

As a rule, such reactions quickly pass. But later it will be possible to fully enjoy the desired effect. If the inflammation does not go away for a long time, then perhaps an individual intolerance of the product is present. In this case, you should discontinue use and consult with a specialist.

First you should thoroughly clean the skin. It must be remembered that the procedure of washing with oatmeal does not replace the procedure of removing makeup. Therefore, if cosmetics are present on the skin, it should be discarded. Micellar water or another mild cleanser is well suited for this.

When the skin is cleared of makeup, you can start washing.

For this you need:

• take one spoonful of oatmeal;
• two spoons of water.

Oatmeal can be used in its natural form or grind in a blender or coffee grinder. The effectiveness of the procedure from grinding does not change, but crushed flakes affect the skin more gently. For sensitive skin, it is recommended to use crushed oatmeal or prepare a mixture based on oatmeal.

Oatmeal or flour is mixed with water and stirred until a thick creamy mass is obtained. Light circular massage movements mixture should be applied to the skin of the face. Rinse off the mass immediately should not, it is recommended to leave it for a few minutes on the face, after which the mask must be washed off. A slight disadvantage of this procedure is its inconvenience in everyday life. The fact is that oatmeal can clog the drain. To avoid this, you should use a special mesh for the sink or use another method of washing with oatmeal.

Another way is washing with gauze. To do this, follow the previous recipe to prepare the mixture, then gently put it on gauze and wrap. Slightly squeezing the resulting bag, you need to wait for enough mucus from the oatmeal to stand out through the gauze. It must be applied to the face and, after waiting a few minutes, rinse with warm water.

There is another recipe for cooking tools, which is also very convenient for home use. In addition, it will not clog the pipes.

For its preparation it is necessary to fill a glass of oatmeal with warm water. The amount of water should be such that the flakes are covered completely. Glass filled with cereal must be refrigerated for 24 hours. After one day, the mixture is filtered, the liquid is carefully squeezed out of the flakes. The flakes remaining after filtering are no longer useful, you can get rid of them. The resulting liquid should be sent back to the refrigerator for the same amount of time. It is this liquid that will be washed. After washing the face, apply a cream suitable for the skin type.

The classic oatmeal recipe for washing is good for getting rid of acne. If you add other ingredients to the mixture, you can successfully get rid of other disadvantages. To achieve a whitening effect, a small amount of lemon juice and soda should be added to the oatmeal mixture. The resulting mass is able to effectively deal with pigment spots, black dots, acne marks.

You can make the mass more nutritious by adding a small amount of honey. This tool can enrich the skin with a huge amount of nutrients and significantly improve its appearance. The main rule in the application of this tool is the absence of allergy to honey.

A great addition to this cleansing agent is fruit. Apricots and apples are the best choice. It should be peeled, chopped fruit and added to the mixture of water and oatmeal. Sour milk products can also be an excellent addition to this mixture. This tool is able to effectively deal with skin pigmentation. For dry skin, it is recommended to add olive, castor or almond oil to the mixture.

There are various variations of the remedy for oily and problem skin. For example, a mask with the addition of clay. Blue or white clay eliminate greasy luster, help to achieve a matte effect. To increase the effectiveness of the mask, you can add a small amount of milk instead of water. However, the milk must be fresh and of good quality.

For sensitive skin, it is recommended to use crushed oatmeal. To enhance the exfoliating effect, you can add burnt sugar.

Reviews of beauticians about this procedure are different. To meet a very negative review is almost impossible, because the procedure is usually suitable for everyone. This tool cleanses and dries oily and combination skin, and dry - nourishes it with useful substances. Most experts approve this procedure and agree with its effectiveness. Moreover, even many cosmetologists use this tool.

Some experts claim that there are much more effective and modern cosmetics and recommend using them. Which option to choose is an individual matter. But it is better to try this tool before you refuse to use it.

Customer reviews about this tool are often very good. In most cases, such washing helps to achieve a smooth, beautiful skin tone, get rid of acne and black spots, improve the complexion, reduce the number of small facial wrinkles and find healthy, radiant skin.

You will learn more about washing with oatmeal in the following video.