Oatmeal Yogurt Facemask

As summer rolls around the corner, we all want to have great skin to be able to show off at those beach and pool parties.  Here's a fantastic and simple face mask recipe that you can make at home.  It only takes a minute to whip up, and will result in smooth, creamy skin!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 2 tspn oatmeal. Oats soften and smooth the skin, and contains polysaccharides, which acts as a barrier between your skin and the elements, which helps prevent dry skin, and retains moisture within your skin.  The fats in the oats help lubricate and moisturize the skin, while the sapronins gently cleanses your pores.
• 2 tspn organic yogurt - Yogurt is a natural moisturizer.  Yogurt contains substances that help you get rid of dead skin cells, and penetrate through your pores to moisturize your skin.
• 1/2 tspn honey - honey contains antioixidents that prevent your skin from aging. The antimicrobial properties soothe irritated and inflamed skin, such as sun burns. 

HOW TO MAKE IT

1. Grind the oatmeal with a coffee grinder or blender.  
2. Mix the ground oatmeal with the yogurt till it's a rough paste.
3. Add the honey to the mixture and mix well.  Heat the spoon under hot running water first, as this will heat the honey up.

WHAT TO DO

Spread the mixture on your face gently, avoiding the eyes.  Let it sit for anywhere between 15 minutes to 1 hour.  Rinse the mask off with warm water, and pat dry.  Your skin will be smoother and more evenly toned.  Don't forget to moisturize! And put sunscreen on when you go out!

 Let me know how this mask works out for you, and if you have any other tips for skin treatments at home! Enjoy <3

A New Beginning

Growing up, people are always asking me, "Ruby! How do you keep your skin so white! Gosh you have great skin, how do you do it?"  I guess I've just been naturally blessed with good skin. Non-oily skin, from my mom's side (no pimples), and very white skin, from my dad's side (I tan, I peel, and I'm white again).

So, growing up with skin like mine, I've never really cared much for skincare. Who needs skincare when you have naturally beautiful skin? But now that I'm working at a fast food restaurant (Pizza Hut), everyday, I come home covered in smells of frier oil, and with oily skin, face and body! That can't be good for my skin at all!  I've also realized, (after countless reminders from my mom growing up), that my skin will age, and it won't always stay as nice as it was when I was younger. So I've decided that I will start taking better care of my skin.  So that means, pore strips, face mask, moisturizers, and SUNSCREEN! And of course, watching my nutrients, making sure I eat lots of fruits and vegetables that are good for my skin, and drinking lots and lots of WATER!!!

I've started to research on some everyday ingredients that are great for the skin, and some really great recipes for homemade face masks.

So, I am going to start sharing some of the information that I have found and have used, that are beneficial for the skin.  I hope everyone will find it helpful!