Herculean masks

The Hercules mask is gaining more and more attention, and not in vain.

Oatmeal is a valuable product, but its benefits as a cosmetic product are clearly no less.

Benefits of rolled oats for skin

Oatmeal can give energy and health to a person not only when eaten regularly, but also in the form of a face mask, which can be easily and quickly made at home. Oatmeal masks are suitable for any skin type, the only difference is in the additional ingredients. In addition, the benefits of rolled oats for the skin are quite obvious - oatmeal is hypoallergenic and will not cause unpleasant sensations on the skin.

The benefits of rolled oats for the skin will be noticeable after 2-3 applications. Rolled oat masks act in three directions - remove dirt, soften and moisturize the skin. Such a mask can replace a fairly expensive cosmetic set of similar action.

Hercules is a "live product", so it contains many useful components. Microelements and minerals included in the grain improve the skin structure. A mask made of rolled oats will help get rid of blackheads, remove micro-inflammations, gently exfoliate dead skin particles and regulate the function of the sebaceous glands. When first used, imperfections on the skin of the face may become more pronounced, but this is quite natural - this indicates the beginning of deep regeneration and cleansing of the skin.

Hercules face mask

A face mask made from rolled oats is absolutely safe for any skin type. The mask is easy to prepare at home, and the result can be compared to a visit to a beauty salon.

The secret of the oatmeal mask lies in the composition of the main component - oatmeal. This is:

• 10% water for light hydration;
• Retinol, which quickly heals microtraumas;
• Thiamine will give the skin elasticity, eliminate dryness and speed up the recovery process;
• Ascorbic acid will restore youth to aging skin.

In combination, all these substances have an exceptionally beneficial effect on the skin, nourishing its cells and gently exfoliating dead cells. In addition, regular use of the mask perfectly massages, tones the skin, helps to quickly cope with micro-inflammations and perfectly cleanses the pores.

The effect of a face mask made from rolled oats on the skin depends on what other components are included in the main composition. For example, oily skin will get rid of unhealthy shine, dry skin will get the nutrition it needs, problem skin will be freed from pimples and acne.

Hercules and honey face mask

A face mask made from rolled oats and honey will perfectly nourish dry skin and also restore damaged areas. To prepare an oatmeal mask for dry skin, you don’t need much:

1 heaped tablespoon of oatmeal is steamed with a small amount of hot milk so that the flakes are completely covered. Everything is covered with a lid and left to infuse for 7-10 minutes. The resulting porridge can be used as a mask - the mixture is applied to the face in a thick layer and washed off with water after 15-20 minutes. The mask will not only moisturize the skin, but also gently cleanse it, especially if you massage the skin a little with your fingertips when applying.

For more intensive nutrition of dry and combination skin, you can use another mask prepared on the basis of the above porridge, but with the addition of additional ingredients of your choice:

• raw yolk;
• 1 tablespoon of heavy cream or sour cream;
• 1 tbsp. fatty cottage cheese (if the mask turns out too thick, you can dilute it with a small amount of warm milk);
• 1 tablespoon olive or any vegetable oil;
• 1 teaspoon honey;
• 1 tbsp softened butter;
• 1 tablespoon of banana and persimmon pulp.

Apply the mask with any of the selected products to your face with light massaging movements for 15-20 minutes, then remove the residue with warm water and pat your face dry with a towel or napkin.

Hercules mask for acne

A mask made from rolled oats against acne works in several directions at once:

• Hercules perfectly cleanses pores, acts as a scrub, and also provides the skin with missing biologically active substances.
• Hercules restores and strengthens the protective function of the skin, protects against pigmentation, dehydration, and protects against irritants.
• Increases resistance to ultraviolet radiation, prevents redness, inflammation and perfectly moisturizes.

Classic Hercules Mask for Acne

Steam oatmeal in boiling water or milk for 10 minutes, let it cool. The resulting mixture should be thick. Apply to the skin of the face for 20 minutes, then remove the remains with warm water.

Hercules mask for acne with soda

Mix 2 tablespoons of oatmeal and 1 tablespoon of soda, add warm water to thicken the mixture. This acne mask should be thoroughly rubbed into the skin, then left for 20 minutes, then washed off with warm water. The oatmeal and soda mask is used to remove acne scars.

Hercules mask for acne with egg white

Mix half a cup of steamed oatmeal, a tablespoon of vegetable oil and one egg white into a homogeneous mass. Apply to the skin of the face and wash off after 20 minutes. The protein-based mask will cleanse the skin and tighten the pores.

Hercules Hair Mask

A rolled oatmeal hair mask is effective on its own, but oatmeal also works very well in other hair masks based on natural ingredients. To make a rolled oatmeal hair mask, you first need to grind it. Apply the mask to clean, dry hair and rinse thoroughly – rolled oats are not very easy to remove, but the effect will be worth any inconvenience. Rolled oats can be used to make masks for thickness and improved hair growth. Rolled oats will remove oiliness from your hair, nourish and restore it.

Hercules Hair Mask for Thick Hair

Grind rolled oats into flour and mix with milk 1:1, let it brew. Add hair oil and oil-based vitamins, A, B, E. Apply the mixture to the entire length of the hair and wrap in polyethylene for 20-30 minutes. After the procedure, wash off with your favorite shampoo.

Hair growth mask

Similar in composition to the previous one, but the mask contains an additional component - 1 tablespoon of castor oil. The mask is rubbed into the hair roots and left for 1-2 hours. The head should be wrapped in polyethylene and warmly wrapped. After the procedure, wash the hair with any shampoo.

Hercules hair mask restorative

To prepare a restorative mask, combine oatmeal with kefir until it is thick enough to easily apply to your hair. Keep the mask on for 20 minutes, then rinse your hair with warm water and shampoo.

Hercules and soda mask

Many people know oatmeal as a nutritious and healthy product, but not everyone knows that oatmeal can be used as an external cosmetic product. Oatmeal perfectly nourishes and restores the skin, cleanses pores, removes dead skin particles, without causing allergic reactions. A mask of rolled oats and soda will help to gently cleanse the skin of the face. First, you need to mix the oatmeal and soda, and in a separate bowl, combine kefir with lemon juice, and then mix everything. The consistency of the mask should be similar to low-fat sour cream, this can be achieved by adjusting the amount of kefir and oatmeal, you can add a little white clay.

Before applying the mask, you need to prepare your facial skin by steaming it first. Wash your face with hot water or make a hot compress from chamomile or calendula infusion.

The mask should be applied carefully, avoiding the area around the eyes and lips. Wait until the mask dries and then gently remove it with massaging movements. Moisten the remains of the mask with water and massage again, then rinse everything off the face with warm water and rinse with cool water - to narrow the pores.

The next step is to apply a mask or tonic, which will narrow the pores. Repeat the procedure 2 times a week.

Reviews of Hercules masks

Reviews of oatmeal masks are numerous and are based only on personal experience. Thanks to the components included in oatmeal, namely vintramid and beta-glucan. These substances are natural antioxidants, and therefore, gently nourish and restore the skin of the face, making it younger.

The oatmeal face mask contains many biologically active substances, vitamins, and microelements. These components not only rejuvenate the skin, making it fresh and velvety, but also effectively cleanse pores and remove scar tissue. And these are just a few of the qualities of a simple one-component oatmeal face mask.

After the first application of the oatmeal mask, the skin condition may worsen, but this is natural and is associated with the onset of deep regenerative processes. This reaction does not always occur, but it does occur.

The only thing worth paying attention to is that the oatmeal cleansing mask should not be used too often - there is a risk of harming the skin. Overdried skin is easily contaminated, and this will only increase the secretion of sebum, and, as a result, provoke the appearance of acne. Therefore, in order for the result after using the mask not to disappear, you should not do aggressive cleansing masks too often and additionally use nourishing creams and other facial skin care products.

A rolled oat mask is a natural and budget-friendly skin care product for any type of skin, and additional components added to the mask can enhance the desired effect.