I first saw this idea here. I blended up some oats when I made soap recently, had leftovers and decided to use them this way.
Step one: blend 1 C oats in a food processor or blender. Store in a glass jar or tuperware -like container.
Step two: Cover a small towel in hot water, wring out, then place on your face to open the pores.
Step three: Put a small amount of the ground oats in a small bowl. Add just enough plain yogurt to make a paste, then spread on your face.
Step four: Wait. 10 minutes should do it. Not longer than 15, or you can damage the skin.
Step five: wash off with warm water over the sink.
Step six: apply a toner. Mine is just a few drops of lavender essential oil in water.
Step seven: apply moisturizer. Mine is aloe vera gel (100%) mixed with a tiny bit of glycerine (which can be left out all together if your skin feels too sticky)
Ahhhhhh. It's very relaxing, yet not very time consuming, and my skin looks and feels great afterwards.
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This is nice on the skin, but I still think the smell is awful. Do you think adding a bit of EO would be harmful? A drop or two might mask the putrid smell just enough. (My sensitivity to smell is so obnoxious sometimes.)
I don't mean to scare people from this. It really is so nice on the skin, and I bet most people wouldn't mind the smell at all...
I actually kind of like the smell, but I bet a few drops of essential oil would be fine. Also, have you tried the vegan version to see if it's the oats or the yogurt(or the combo) that you don't like?
Shauna,
I am a believer in your health blog. I am officially a fan. And you have channneled some serious pioneer woman in those pictures. I need to write down all these recipes. You are breaking free of commercialism. I love it!
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