Coconut Oil & Oatmeal Face Mask for Acne

Our skin's pores contain oil glands called sebaceous glands.  These produce an oil called sebum which lubricates and protects our skin from bacteria and also helps regulate the skin's pH level (acidity).  Sebum contains these medium-chain fatty acids in the form of triglycerides.  Coconut oil is nature's best source of these medium-chain fatty acids thus helping our skin with its own processes.

The presence of bacteria on our skins turn the triglycerides into microbial fatty acids on thus protecting the skin from infection making it great for the prevention and curing of acne.

Combine the healing properties of coconut oil with the exfoliating properties of oatmeal and you are left with a face mask that will rid your face of dead skin cells (exfoliate) and and help cure your acne for good!

Ingredients:

1 tbsp Coconut oil (extra virgin) (enough to make a paste)
1/2 cup rolled oats (instant or regular)

Directions:

Blend the rolled oats so that they turn into a fine powder.  This step is important in making sure your mixture is smooth and not chunky.

Warm up the coconut oil so that it is a little over 76 degrees F (it's liquid point) and and it to the oatmeal powder.  Increase/decrease the amount depending on how creamy you want the mask to be.

Smooth the mask out over your face using your fingertips and leave it on for 10-15 minutes.

Wash off with warm water and pat dry.  Remember to use a toner before moisturizing or you will clog your pores!  If you don't have one, you can use ice or  click here to read the post on how to use lemon juice as a toner.

Use this mask once a week or more depending on how sensitive your skin is, and you should start to see results.