Colloidal Oatmeal Mask

COLLOIDAL OATMEAL MASK

What is it?

COLLOIDAL OATMEAL It is regular oatmeal that has been ground. Breaking it down makes it easily absorbed into the skin. Colloidal oatmeal is a great at treating eczema. It’s considered a great anti-inflammatory agent that rarely causes allergies. Colloidal oatmeal contains avenacins, which have antifungal properties, cleansing agents like saponins, and anti-inflammatory agent vitamin E. Oatmeal is high in cellulose and fiber which have a softening property that is effective against irritation and redness. USES Eczema, bug bits, sunburns, poison ivy, and baby rashes.

DIY Colloidal Oameal Mask

PREPARATION Use a coffee grinder to ground uncooked oatmeal to a flour consistency. It should dissolve in water. INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp colloidal oatmeal • 1 tbsp of yogurt • 1/2 tbsp of raw honey INSTRUCTIONS • In a small bowl mix ingredient together. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes. • Apply to cleansed and damp skin. • Leave the mask for 10 minutes, and wash with lukewarm water. • Apply moisturizer after. • For optimum benefits use twice per week.