Autumn Glow Honey & Oat Face Mask

by Dianna – Resident Qualified Beauty Therapist & Lecturer

As the autumn months arrive, cooler temperatures and central heating can leave skin feeling dry, dull, and tired. This simple homemade face mask helps to nourish, soothe, and brighten the skin using inexpensive natural ingredients.
What You’ll Need

• 1 tablespoon porridge oats
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon natural yoghurt (optional)
  Method
• Mix the oats and honey in a small bowl.
• Add the yoghurt and stir until smooth.
• Apply gently to clean skin, avoiding the eye area.
• Leave on for 10-15 minutes.
• Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
  Benefits
• Oats help calm and soothe dry, irritated skin.
• Honey is a natural moisturiser that locks in hydration.
• Yoghurt contains lactic acid which gently exfoliates and leaves skin feeling soft.
  Top Tip
  Follow with a light moisturiser and drink plenty of water to keep skin hydrated from the inside out.
  Beauty doesn’t have to be expensive. Sometimes the best skincare ingredients are already in your kitchen cupboard.
  Remember to check for allergies before applying to skin.