DIY Three-Ingredient Facemask

Photo by Dorcy Castillo

 

Keeping your face looking its best should always be a top priority. However, with our busy schedules, I don’t blame you if you fall behind on getting a much-needed facial. But if you’re like me and lack time in your day to sneak away to a spa and sip on a glass of champagne to get a luxurious treatment, you might be in luck. This three-ingredient facemask is great for colder months when your face tends to dry out. It rejuvenates like no other and leaves your face with an amazing glow.

Modeling the facemask is my amazing sister, Stephanie. The best part of having sisters is that they’re always there when you need a test bunny.

To start, add two parts oatmeal, one part honey and one part olive oil (sweet almond or coconut oil also works). When the ingredients mix together, you get a mushy, gooey, sticky glob. If you notice that it’s too clumpy, feel free to add water until you get to a desired consistency. When I came across this natural DIY mask online, a lot of people suggested grinding the oatmeal finely in a blender or food processor, however I decided to use the whole grain. You can go either way with this, I feel like it didn’t make much of a difference, but feel free to prove me wrong.

What makes this mask amazing is its natural ingredients. The oatmeal is used as a natural cleanser that gently removes the dirt and oil from your pores. If you suffer from severe acne, this cleanser will serve you well. Oatmeal also removes dead skin cells and soaks up the oil that accumulates over time.

I rubbed the mixture into Stephanie’s face in a circular motion and got under her eyes and cheeks. But what I really wanted to focus on were the blackheads on her nose. Blackheads, as we know, are widened hair follicles filled with debris, bacteria, and oil; everything oatmeal tackles. The gentle scrub massaged smoothly onto her skin while scrubbing dead cells off her face.

Now, if you’re concerned that the oatmeal may be taking too much out of your skin and leaving it dry and flaky, don’t be. The olive oil offers that balance and not only moistures your skin but also softens it. When I first realized that olive oil is an active ingredient in this mask, I was a bit hesitant that it would be too heavy on my face but it actually turned out to be light and not greasy at all. After washing it off, I noticed that rather than lying on top of the Stephanie’s skin, the oil merely seeped under. Allowing you to feel the difference but not actually see it.

You’re going to scrub the mixture onto  your face for two minutes; let it set for another five minutes before giving it a second, quick scrub. Wash off completely and dry with a soft, warm towel. Again, you don’t see much of a difference immediately, however, you definitely feel it. Stephanie’s exact remark after we got done was “ my face is as soft as a baby’s bottom.” Okay, a bit cliché, but hey, it’s true!

The honey plays a key role in hydrating, clarifying and nourishing the skin. I don’t know about you, but my face can definitely benefit from a weekly dose of nourishment. Honey also reduces the appearance of scars and blemishes.

See the fun photos we took of the entire process and let me know what you think of this three-ingredient facemask in the comments below.

Combine the oatmeal, olive oil and honey

You end up with a sticky goo of goodness

A quick selfie before the mask

Lather on the mask, gently

Let it sit for a few minutes

Then, rinse off completely

A quick selfie after the mask

Notice the difference?