By Giselle Diamond
Gather any other ingredient, like rose petals or oatmeal, that you plan to add to the soap and keep them ready for mixing into the molten soap. Heat water in the bottom pan of the double boiler till it boils. Reduce the heat to simmer and put the soap base cubes into the upper pan of the double boiler. Keep stirring with a wooden spoon, until the soap base melts. If you are using a microwave ...
By Shelly Mcrae
Cook a small portion of oatmeal. Keep in mind that you will need 2 tbsp. for this recipe. Peel and juice a quarter of a cucumber. If you do not have a juicer, place the peeled cucumber into a food processor or blender and reduce it to liquid. Add 2 tbsp. plain yogurt to the cucumber juice and mix thoroughly. Mix in 2 tbsp. of the cooked oatmeal. Apply the mixture to your face with fingertips ...
By Sabrina Ashley
Cooked oatmeal gently cleans and exfoliates the face. Uncooked oatmeal mixed with water to form a paste is another option. Distilled water is a gentle facial cleanser. It is good for oily skin because the water gets rid of the excessive amounts of oil on the face. The pulp of a lemon is a natural cleanser. The citric acid in lemons also exfoliates the skin, removing dead skin cells. ...
By Cindy Ausbrooks
Take an oatmeal bath after shaving. Fill a clean sock with 1 cup oatmeal and tie the end tightly. Add the sock to the bathwater and submerge all afflicted regions. Oatmeal baths reduce the swelling and itching caused by razor burn. Combine ¼ cup witch hazel, ¼ cup rose water, ¼ tsp. vegetable glycerin, three drops sandalwood oil, and three drops lavender oil. Store ...
By Cindy Ausbrooks
These include using herb roots, avocados and oatmeal to hydrate and heal skin, reducing breakouts and treating patches. Boil two to three quarts of water, then add one cup of oats. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes and then strain the liquid into a hot bath. Submerge all afflicted areas to maximize healing. Alternatively, instead of straining, let the liquid cool and apply to excema with a clean ...
By N/A
Oatmeal is a time-honored remedy for skin ailments as well as a nutritious food item. In Europe, over 3,000 years ago, peasants noticed softer, more supple skin after working with ground moist oats and began using oatmeal as a poultice for numerous skin conditions. Today, usually in a finely ground state (colloidal), oatmeal is a staple in soap products for people with sensitive ...
By Victoria Ries
Prepare a bowl of oatmeal by placing 4 tbsp. of oatmeal into a microwavable bowl and adding water to cover the oatmeal. Microwave the oatmeal for two minutes on high. Remove the bowl from the microwave and allow it to cool. When cool, add 2 tbsp. of freshly squeezed lemon juice and mix thoroughly. Apply to the face and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Repeat ...
By Genae-Valecia Hinesman
One of the most gentle of natural soaps that can be made for sensitive skin is oatmeal soap. The following oatmeal glycerin soap can be used on most adults, infants and children as an alternative to commercial soaps with chemical additives. This article provides a simple oatmeal soap recipe that can be enjoyed by the whole family with confidence. Depending on the sizes of your ...
By Lauren Wise
Honey and oatmeal is a good combination for organic soaps, as oatmeal exfoliates and honey moisturizes. This recipe makes about 4 medium-sized bars of honey and oatmeal soap. Place a saucepan onto the stove top with no heat turned on. Grate the two bars of lye soap into small bits and pieces into the saucepan using the cheese grater. Pour all of the honey and spring water into ...
By Suzanne Alicie
Oatmeal soap isn't just for kids suffering from chicken pox. It is a wonderfully soothing soap that exfoliates and cleans naturally. However oatmeal soaps from the store tend to have other ingredients and chemicals in them. If you prefer natural soap, follow a quick recipe to make your own. Cut the clear glycerine base soap into 1-inch pieces and place them into the microwaveable container. ...