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The beauty of oatmeal

By: Karina Leimanis

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The beauty of oatmeal

How this wholesome ingredient can help start your day—by feeding your skin

No longer just a breakfast food, oatmeal’s soothing properties are ideal for calming dry, itchy, irritated skin. Here are two recipes that are good enough to add to your beauty routine—and to eat.

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You'll need:

1/2 cup hot water
1/3 cup oatmeal
2 tbsp plain yogurt
2 tbsp honey
1 small egg white

Oatmeal facial mask
1. Combine hot—not boiling—water with oatmeal in a small bowl.

2. After the water and oatmeal have settled for two or three minutes, mix in the yogurt, honey and egg white. Mix well.

3. Apply a thin layer of the mixture to your face using your fingers, and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.

4. Rinse your face with warm water and this quick pick-me-up will leave your skin morning fresh.

Note: Place a strainer in the sink before draining oatmeal mixture to prevent clogging.

Go local! We used 100% Ontario honey in this recipe. Visit ontariohoney.ca for a beekeeper near you.

Gentle cleanser
Oatmeal has natural anti-inflammatory agents that help soothe even the most sensitive skin. The hypoallergenic nature of oatmeal makes it an ideal soap or cleanser for allergy sufferers. Look for these options at your beauty outlet.