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Homemade Oatmeal and Onion Puree Face Mask

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Photo: Marcelo Wain / Istock

By Sammy Davis

Natural Benefits:
Oatmeal clears clogged pores. An anti-inflammatory, onions help heal acne scars.

Yield: Approximately 8 applications

Ingredients:

  • 1 ounce. purified mineral water
  • 3 tablespoons. plain organic oatmeal
  • 1 medium onion, peeled

Instructions:
1. Boil water and pour over oatmeal, letting steep for five minutes.
2. Finely grind onion in a food processor, making a smooth puree. Add to the oatmeal while still warm.
3. If the mask is not thick enough, add some honey or green clay until the mask is thick enough to sit comfortably on your face.

The solution will stay fresh for one week in the refrigerator.


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