This oatmeal face mask that’s made with milk and honey is a simple homemade recipe that will leave your skin feeling clean and moisturized!
Moisturizing Honey & Oatmeal Face Mask
When it comes to beauty regimes, women everywhere are on the never-ending hunt for ways we can keep our skin looking young and vibrant!
For those of you with sensitive skin and acne, honey is a preferred ingredient to help manage breakouts while keeping your skin moisturized because honey is an anti-irritant.
I personally have dry skin, and I moisturize with lotions every morning and night. Honey actually attracts and retains moisture and may keep away early signs of aging – fingers crossed! It can help keep wrinkles away by maintaining proper moisture. Let me show you the mask that I’ve started using that calls for just a few basic ingredients that I keep on hand. (I love it when I don’t have to buy any crazy supplies!)
DIY Oatmeal Face Mask Ingredients
- ½ cup oatmeal, uncooked
- 1/4 to ½ cup water
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon pure honey
How To Make An Oatmeal Face Mask
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook oatmeal, water, milk and honey for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently with a spatula or spoon. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Massage a thick layer of plain honey all over your clean face and neck before applying mask.
- Apply mask to your face with upward strokes. Lie down and relax for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and rinse by using a soft facial wash cloth and warm water.
And that’s it- fresh, clean and moisturized skin. It doesn’t get any easier than that!
What Are The Beauty Benefits Of Oatmeal?
Oatmeal has several beauty benefits which is why you find it as an ingredient in many face masks.
- Oatmeal contains many different amino acids which are necessary for healthy skin.
- While oatmeal is not a moisturizer itself, it does help your skin retain moisture. Use it with hydrating ingredients and it will improve your skin’s appearance.
- Because of it’s texture, oatmeal makes a great exfoliate that helps to get rid of dry and dead skin cells.
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I have severe flushing and dryness on my face. I have tried so many lotions and oils to try and help. The oatmeal & honey mask really brings down the inflammation and redness for me. And it stuck to my skin easily. I had no issues or sensitivity to it. Thanks for sharing this DIY Mask!
You’re so welcome! I’m so happy to hear that it worked so well for you!
Thank you
It was all going good until e tried to put it on. It refused to stick on our faces and we had to keep adding water to it. It would stay for a few seconds and then fall off, creating a mess. We only had it on for a few minutes but it left our skin lookin ?. Would recommend if you’re okay with a big mess??
How often would you apply the mask?
Everyone’s skin is different but I don’t normally use it more than once a week.
Not really sure in this recipe… I’m wearing it as I type. It was quick and easy to make, but so hard to apply to face. Makes a huge mess when applying. My skin broke out into hives for some reason thought this might tame the redness and itchiness of my face.. so far it feels soothing.
A little disappointed in the recipe. The mixture didn’t stick to my face.
Is this mask OK to use everyday? I am starting to have acne breakouts (probably because of school =stress), and I’ve tried several things and nothing has worked for me. Please help!
Hi Charmaine, I haven’t ever used it more than once a week, so I am not sure if it is ok for daily use. Try it once and and see how you like it! 🙂
I’m totally obsessed with making my own beauty products! Honey and oatmeal are 2 of my most-used ingredients, so I know I’d love this!
I was of the understanding that honey looses nutrients when heated, as in tea…any thoughts on this?
I was just wondering if this recipe is good if left over and used a different day??
I’ve actually never tried to save it before, so I am really not sure. Sorry! 🙁
I have had dry skin for the past several years. I am going to try this and really hope it works.
Does it matter what kind of oatmeal you use? I know there’s quick oats and old-fashioned but thought I’d ask just in case it did make a difference.
Thanks so much!
Donna
P.S. I LOVE your blog….I’m going to start following you now!!
Thanks Donna- I am glad to have you stop by! I don’t know if the oatmeal makes a difference, I’ve only ever made it with the quick oats because that is what I had on hand! 🙂 I am all about convenience around here! 🙂