DIY face mask with oats, honey and aloe vera gel: how to make it

Herbalife Thailand material shares a simple homemade face mask with just 3 ingredients, and says it leaves skin feeling relaxed and moisturised.

Ingredients

• Oats, 3 tbsp
• Herbal Aloe Soothing Gel, 2 tbsp
• Honey, 1 tbsp
• Hot water, 3 tbsp, to soak the oats

Method

• Mix the oats with 3 tbsp of hot water and stir for about 20–30 seconds until they swell
• Add the aloe gel and honey to the oats
• Let it cool before applying to your face
• Leave on for about 15–20 minutes
• Rinse with warm water and a gentle cleanser

About the gel (from the label)

• 200 ml tube
• Leading ingredients on the label: water, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, glycerin, chamomile flower extract, yucca extract, artemisia extract and jojoba oil
• Label directions: apply to the body daily as needed
• The company material suggests keeping it with you in hot weather

Before you try the mask

• Patch test first: apply a little to your inner forearm and check there's no redness, itching or stinging
• Always let the oats cool before applying
• Avoid the eye area and lips
• Don't apply to broken or irritated skin
• Skip it if you're allergic to honey, oats or any ingredient
• If it stings or irritates while on, rinse it off straight away and stop using it

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Image and reference from official material in the MyHerbalife media library: DIY face masks for caring for your skin · Herbal Aloe Soothing Gel (added to the library: Apr 2025)

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