Today, many skin care and beauty products contain colloidal oatmeal, which is simply finely milled oats. While acting as a gentle exfoliant, oatmeal also has many benefits to your skin. The soothing anti-inflammatory qualities of this grain are known to reduce inflammation and itchiness that can be caused by a number of skin issues, including acne and bug bites.
A gentle cleanser, oatmeal can be found in a number of products. Why not try to create one of your own? There are many simple recipes available to create your own oatmeal-based skin care product.
Oatmeal Honey Body Scrub
What you need:
- ½ lb. glycerine soap base
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp oatmeal
- ½ tsp sweet almond oil
- 1 small handful of lentils
- 1 small handful of oatmeal
- 1 tsp jojoba oil
Steps:
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Place the glycerine soap base in a small sauce pan, stir while melting over medium heat. Do not boil.
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Remove from the heat, place in a bowl.
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Blend handful of oatmeal and lentils in a blender until finely ground.
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Add the Oatmeal mixture and remaining ingredients to the glycerin and mix well.
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Spread the oatmeal body scrub in a "mold" of your choice - Sprinkle remainder of oatmeal on top and cover allowing to cool and harden
