Soothing Sunburnt Skin
Oatmeal has healing properties and can be a great remedy for sunburnt skin. Mix rolled oats with a little water or almond milk, or prepare oatmeal powder with water to form a paste. Apply it directly to the sunburnt area and let it sit. Don’t rinse your skin thoroughly afterward. Alternatively, you can add oatmeal powder to your regular bathwater and soak for 20 minutes.
Oatmeal can come to the rescue when your skin is sun-damaged.
Acne Treatment
Oatmeal has antibacterial properties, making it an excellent ingredient for treating acne. Mix rolled oats with rose water or milk to form a paste. Apply a thin layer to your face and let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse it off and pat your skin dry.
Exfoliation
Oats are a great natural exfoliant for your body, face, and even scalp. Simply mix rolled oats with a little rose water or coconut/almond oil. Use this mixture to exfoliate your body and face. It can also be used on your scalp for a deep cleanse.
Itchy Skin Relief
You can make your own oatmeal facial and scalp spray. Soak oatmeal powder in rose water for 30 minutes and then strain the mixture. Transfer the liquid to a spray bottle and spritz it onto your face, body, or scalp for instant relief.
Moisturizing Dry Skin
Oatmeal and butter can be your best friends when it comes to dry skin. Mix or blend shea butter with enough oatmeal powder to form a paste. Apply this mixture to your face or body if you have dry skin there. Leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing it off.
Deep Cleansing Your Scalp
Oatmeal can help remove product buildup from your scalp. Mix prepared green tea with rolled oats to form a paste. Massage this mixture into your scalp before shampooing your hair.
Oatmeal and green tea come together to deep cleanse your scalp.
Soft and Shiny Hair
Try an oatmeal hair mask to nourish your locks. Mix half a cup of rolled oats, enough Greek yogurt, and a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Blend until creamy and smooth. Apply this mixture to your scalp and hair, then shampoo after 3 to 4 hours.
Supple and Soft Skin
Oatmeal can help you achieve soft and supple skin. Mix oatmeal and milk to form a paste. Apply this mixture to your face and neck, and let it sit for 30 minutes before rinsing it off.
