Oatmeal and Milk Facial for Softer Skin

By all means start your day with a nutrient-rich bowl of oatmeal. Oats are high in B vitamins, which are important for skin health, as well as fiber — a high-fiber diet is a must for clear skin. When you make your bowl of morning cereal, set a little extra grain aside for an oat, honey, and milk facial. Have your breakfast and then put on this skin-softening face mask while you drink your morning cup of tea and read the paper with the sun streaming through (or rain pattering against) the kitchen window. This is the best way to start your day for body, mind, and skin.

Oats are not only nourishing, but they are also softening. They are rich in saponins, which have an emollient effect on the skin. Oats are beneficial for improving your complexion, but they are also great in the bath for softening the entire body. Add a little honey to this face mask recipe, which helps to keep the skin supple. Then add milk, a source of softening fatty acids for the skin, to make a sweet and creamy oatmeal and milk facial for your skin. To make this skin treatment you will need:

• 2 tablespoons of whole rolled oats or steel cut oats
• 1 tablespoon of raw honey
• 1 tablespoon of whole milk or cream

To get the best out of oats for your skin, pulverize them in the blender or coffee grinder for ten seconds. Broken down, it will be easier for the skin to absorb the nourishing properties. With a spoon, mix the oat 'dust,' honey, and milk. Whip together until you have a creamy texture. Smear over your skin and enjoy your english breakfast tea and morning sunshine. This face mask can be difficult to rinse off. Use a warm, wet wash cloth to gently remove the mask. Dry your face and then put on your normal daily moisturizer and enjoy the day with a soft, smooth complexion.

Lavender and Honey Face Mask for Combination Skin

Do you have oily skin that is prone to breakouts and dry skin at the same time? Hello combination skin, one of the most difficult skin types when working for an even skin tone and a glowing complexion. Skin that is dry and has pimples may be difficult to manage, but not if you use the right skin care ingredients. Using natural, raw honey and pure lavender essential oil, you can make the ultimate face mask for combination skin.

Honey is one of the best homemade face mask ingredients. It has natural anti-bacterial properties, which makes it excellent for preventing breakouts. You may think of honey simply as a source of sticky sweetness, but this golden goo is actually a rich source of nutrients for the skin, with amino acids and antioxidants. Anti-bacterial and nourishing, honey is an ideal ingredient for natural skin care for acne, but it also has another attribute that makes it perfect for dry skin. Honey is one of nature's humectants. It encourages the skin to retain moisture, promoting soft, supple skin.

Add lavender to your honey face mask and you get double the benefits for treating acne and dry skin. Lavender helps to fight bacteria and it reduces inflammation, a winning combination for pimples. The calming properties of lavender are gentle enough for managing acne with dry and sensitive skin.

To make a homemade lavender and honey face mask for combination skin you will need:

• 2 tablespoons of raw honey
• 1 teaspoon of hot water
• 3 drops of lavender essential oil

Add the hot water to the honey to make it more pliable. Add the lavender oil and stir together. Spread the face mask over your skin with fingertips. Rinse well after at least ten minutes. You may want to use a warm wet wash cloth to clear away any sticky residue. Pat dry and apply a light moisturizer on your intensely clean and softened skin.