So, here's what I've learned while studying Pharmacy. Well, not really the focus of my course, but our very *informative* and bubbly professor tells us bits of facts about how we can take care of our *PRAISE* body. (Because she herself is very conscious about her lifestyle, and she's generous she shared it to us, and now, I'm being generous, too because I'm telling these to you.Happy.) Wuhoo! So, moving on.
The first thing I'm gonna tell you, (or SHOW you) is the home-made OATNEY mask. I kinda just made that, OAT+HONEY=OATNEY. Hah! I can't think of anything.
INGREDIENTS:
1. Honey
"Honey is sweet and yummy... and good for the skin, too!"
The rationale: Honey keeps our skin supple, soft, hydrated and moisturized. (The last two are different terms.) It has antioxidant properties and also anti-microbial that help our skin be protected from harmful agents around us. It can also be used to minimize the pores, and also ... .TO TREAT one of the underlying source of ACNE! It is sometimes caused by hormonal imbalance, and honey can reduce the heat on the tissues, so the acne won't be inflamed.
2. Oats
(Just in case you want to know, the SN is Avena sativa, Poaceae)
TIP: Use organic oats as much as possible, to be safe -- free from artificial and inorganic fertilizer.
3. Milk
Minerals present in milk: Calcium and Phosphorous are the main. Others include Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium and Chloride. (According to % constituent.)
Milk is a good source of calcium. Oops, when it is absorbed INSIDE the body. But still, it has many benefits when applied externally.
The rationale: Milk is used to reduce skin irritation, relieve red spots, reduce allergic reactions in the skin and helps heal wounds. Nuff said, right?
**Also, there are some people who are lactose intolerant. So doing this would be the better alternative. (It's like faking that you TAKE milk. Haha.)
HOW TO PREPARE:
1. Gather the tools. Get a clean bowl, a hand towel, a clean spoon, and make sure that your hands are also clean.
2. Put the oats first, then do a dipping motion using a spoon to carefully grind the oats. Then, add milk (small amount only), and mix them well. Add the honey, and mix them again.
3. If the mixture is not pasty, you may want to add oats, but make sure they are pounded to smaller bits.
4. Put in the fridge for at least 30 mins. to let it cool. It will have a calming and soothing effect if it's cold.
ON FACE:
1. Use the back of a spoon to apply it to your face. I recommend using stainless steel type of spoon so that it will give you a cooling effect when applied. But don't put too much pressure on it, as your cells may either die, or it will over-generate (is there such word?) new cells.
You would want to leave the eye area alone, or else it will irritate your eyes, or it might get your eyebrows waxed. HAHA.
2. Wait for 10-15 minutes. (My brother stared at me while I was applying it, and he said I looked weird. Yeah, I know.)
3. Rinse after with warm water. Pat GENTLY with a soft towel or a tissue.
4. This is optional. Get an ice cube and rub on face. This is done to close your pores to prevent from bacteria invading your inside skin.
It's so delicious I can't help but lick the OATNEY whenever it comes near my lip. *YUM YUM*
Personally, I do this. After every OATNEY, I feel my skin smoother, and the redness suddenly goes away, and I just feel so light, and, hey, I can have a good night sleep. *giggle*
It's good for people who don't have much time for extra regimen, or those who are too busy working their head out. Also, for students, like me, who doesn't want to spend much $$$$ on beauty routine. It's always better to stick to practicality, and of course it's safer because it doesn't incorporate synthetic ingredients which can further damage our skin.
Thanks for reading! xxoo
(Photos not mine. Credit intended.)
