Quick and Easy Oatmeal Bath - Bath Blend of the Month

The long-standing breakfast cereal oatmeal is full of omega-3 fatty acids, folate, and potassium. Oatmeal is a fiber-rich superfood that lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol and helps keep arteries clear, thereby supporting healthy heart function when eaten.

When used on the skin, oats hold a lot of water, due to an abundance of starches and beta-glucans found in oatmeal. Oatmeal has a natural anti-inflammatory effect on the skin and can naturally soften the skin due to the phenols found in oats. When ground into a powder, oats are more easily absorbed into the skin.

On the skin, oatmeal functions as a skin protectant. Bathing in an oatmeal bath soothes dehydrated, itchy, and inflamed skin. 

This DIY Oatmeal Bath contains only three ingredients. It’s all-natural, smells wonderful, and can be whipped up in five minutes. Use it as a detox bath for skin irritations or make it an addition to your self-care routine. It’s simple and helps keep your skin silky smooth! 

Quick and Easy Oatmeal Bath

1 cup regular oats

¼ cup baking soda

1/8 cup dried lavender

In a grinder or food processor, grind the oats and lavender together until you reach your desired texture. (I like to leave some of the oats intact to help exfoliate but it does make for a messier bathtub.)

Mix the baking soda into the oatmeal until combined. Toss in a jar and tighten the lid until you’re ready to use it!

NOTES:

And of course, you can easily substitute lavender essential oil in place of dried if you don’t have any on hand. Depending on your brand, 5-8 drops should give enough of a scent but add as many as you wish.