Oatmeal is an amazing way to start your day as a comforting and healthy breakfast option packed with fibre, vitamins, minerals and protein. But did you know that it is actually healthy skin food too? Oats are a gentle yet effective way to treat dry itchy skin thanks to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Skincare remedies containing oats will cleanse, soothe and soften your skin problems away, especially after the skin-dulling and drying winter months. Oatmeal is suitable for even the most sensitive skin, so it is a great alternative for people who don’t like to use products that contain harsh chemicals and irritants. Oatmeal contains saponins, which are a mild cleansing agent that help remove dead skin cells, making it a perfect to addition to your bath.
Since we know that oatmeal can heal and hydrate skin while also buffing away the flaky remnants of winter, it seems perfect that LUSH would create a hybrid product for both: the exfoliating and skin-nurturing Oatifix Fresh Face Mask ($8). Apply to clean skin for 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse of with warm water for a fresh, polished and hydrated finish.
