LBS Beauty DIY: Smoother & Healthier Skin

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It’s a brand new year and that calls for fresh ways to spruce up your beauty routine. On our list today? Tackling down one of the best ways to achieve smoother and healthier skin with our homemade Oatmeal facial mask.

What you’ll need:

  • 3/4 cup of oatmeal
  • 1/4 cup of warm organic coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoons of honey
  • 1/2 tablespoon of almond oil (Optional: skip this ingredient if you’re prone to oily skin)

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Photo credit: Allnaturalannie.com

Mix honey and almond oil in warm milk to make it easily dissolvable. Add all contents into a bowl and store in tupperware.

Apply the facial mask and let it sit for 10-15 minutes, then wipe off with a warm towelette. Repeat 2-3 times a week.

If the consistency is too watery, simply place the mix into the microwave to thicken for 30 seconds or more. If too thick, add more milk.

6 Benefits of Using an Oatmeal Facial:

  • Oatmeal adds moisture to your skin while absorbing excess oil.
  • Oatmeal also contains avenanthramides which have antioxidant properties.
  • Honey is a natural humectant, this means it attracts moisture and seals it in.
  • Honey has antimicrobial properties which promotes healing and prevents infection.
  • Almond oil treats dark circles as well as helping to rid of blemishes.
  • According to LiveSstrong.com Coconut milk contains:

moisturizing properties which soothes the symptoms of psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema. It also prevents wrinkles, sagging skin and age spots

Here’s to being flawless! Tag us @LoveBrownSugar on Instagram in your before and after pics if you try this DIY recipe at home!