Oatmeal is a cereal that contains fiber, protein, and vitamins. And just as it is beneficial for the health of your body, it is also beneficial for the health of your skin, especially your face.
The oatmeal toner will nourish and hydrate you deeply, help you remove impurities and give you softness. Your face will look brighter, radiant and renewed. Preparing this toner at home is much easier than you think and you will see how your skin will thank you.
Next, we leave you many more benefits of oats and the perfect way to prepare your own oatmeal tonic.
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The ideal toner to calm your skin
Yes, due to the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of oats, this toner is able to soothe irritation or itching on your face and protect all types of skin, even the most sensitive.
Can it have even more benefits?
Yes, because being a tonic it will balance the pH of the skin of your face and reduce the allergic reactions of your skin. In addition, it prevents the loss of moisture from the face, which implies that it prevents dehydration and, therefore, protects the barrier of your skin.
On the other hand, after you use it, you will notice more softness on your face because it eliminates the dead cells that accumulate on the face and can clog pores.
So how can you make oatmeal facial toner?
For its preparation, you need three large tablespoons of the oat grains, half a cup of water and a spray container.
Now, what you need to do is grind the three large tablespoons of oatmeal until it turns into a powder. You can do this step with the help of a blender to make it easier and faster.
Then, put the water in a pot and heat over very low heat until it is lukewarm, it should not come to a boil.
Next, add the oatmeal powder and mix it very well until the cereal is completely diluted with the water. Once you have washed the container, pour the oatmeal water you just prepared into it, cover the container and let the toner sit for half an hour before applying it to your face.
What is the best application of the toner?
For your skin to absorb all the benefits of oatmeal, apply the toner after half an hour of rest. If you use it at night, first remove your makeup with micellar water and then cleanse your face with the soap that you normally use.
Then, when your skin is mostly dry, but you still feel a bit damp, it is the right time to apply your toner (whether you are spraying it directly on your face or applying it with a cotton ball and small touches ).
Afterwards, you can already seal in the hydration by applying your night cream and you just have to go to sleep.
On the other hand, if you are going to apply it in the morning, you should also clean your face with micellar water and remove the excess with plenty of water.
Then, spray or apply the oatmeal toner to your skin a little damp to trap all the hydration. Then apply your moisturizer and finish with your sunscreen. Remember that the correct measure of the protector is two fingers and it is very important that you reapply the same amount every three hours.
Important note
Being a completely natural tonic and without preservatives, the shelf life is five days, so it is recommended that you prepare small doses so as not to waste and after five days, re-prepare the oatmeal tonic so that you see all the benefits in your skin.
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