Prepare an oatmeal bath - tips

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Have plenty of bags of oatmeal to hand, just in case, for those times when you need to drop a bag of oats in the bath.

Add your favorite ingredients. Depending on the purpose of your oat bath, you can also add other ingredients to the bath bag. A little powdered milk will help soften the skin. A few drops of olive oil will help keep the skin moisturized during a soak. One teaspoon of baking soda can help restore the skin's natural pH. There are a variety of ingredients to put into the soaking bag and what you choose is up to you.

If you take an oat bath to treat an infection or itchy, inflamed, or painful skin, skip this step or proceed with caution, as adding ingredients can irritate your skin.

Make sure the bag is firmly fixed. Tie a thin cloth bag or tights tight to prevent the oats and other ingredients from falling into the tub and causing a stinging sensation. If using coffee filter paper or other soft containers, use elastic bands, ribbons or shoelaces to tie them up. The bag should be tied tightly and closed to the mouth as it will flush while floating in the tub.

Be careful when handling coffee filter paper and other paper bags when wet, as they will tear easily and come off if left in water for too long.
Stronger materials like nylon tights are a good choice for a variety of purposes as they can be washed and dried after each use.

Place the bag of oatmeal in a hot tub running. Start running hot water to let the water run into the tub. After the bath is half-flooded, drop the soaking bag. The high temperature and movement of the water will help release the oatmeal and other natural ingredients. Wait for the water to cool to a moderate temperature before you step in, and let the bag soak in the tub the entire time you soak.

Soak bags are easy to make and don't cause clutter because the ingredients are soaked in water instead of being poured directly into the water.

Method 3 of 3: Explore the different uses for an oat bath

Soothes rashes, itching, and irritation. Oat baths are perfect for relieving unpleasant symptoms of skin problems like eczema and psoriasis, as well as infections caused by ivy, oak and poison sumac. The power of oats helps to remove itching sensation, reduces redness and swelling, and provides a protective layer on the skin's surface. Soak in an oatmeal bath 1-3 times daily until your condition improves.
- Oat baths do not cure chronic skin problems, but only provide temporary relief.
Treatment of diaper rash in a newborn. Giving infants a mild oatmeal bath 1-2 times a day will help reduce the redness and irritation caused by diaper rash. Simply pour a small amount of finely ground oatmeal into a tub of warm water (about 1/2 of the adult oatmeal) when bathing a baby. Use a dry, absorbent towel for your baby. Oat broth is much more effective than regular soaps and powders for diaper rash. Oats are also safe to take as many times as you want.
- Let the irritated skin dry completely and then apply some anti-rash ointment before changing diapers.
Soothe sunburned areas. For mild sunburned areas, a specially formulated oatmeal bath can work wonders. Simply add a little milk powder, mint and aloe vera to the oats while the tap running. All of these ingredients can help relieve pain while also speeding up the healing of sun damage.
- An oat bath with peppermint and aloe vera is a simpler way to soothe a sunburn than using a topical cream.
- Severe sunburn always requires medical attention. See your doctor right away if the sunburned area becomes swollen, blisters, or discolored.
Moisturizes and exfoliates the skin. Regular oat baths are beneficial even for people without irritating skin conditions. When combined with other ingredients such as sea salt, lavender, baking soda and essential oils, oats help restore health to the skin while pulling dirt and oil out of pores. The best effect of oats is to leave your skin feeling soft.
- Coconut oil, olive oil and almond oil are great natural moisturizers that can be combined with oats.
- Plan a weekly oat bath to pamper yourself like a home spa.
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The oat bath is gentle enough for you to use as often as you like.
Buying and preparing oatmeal in large quantities can save you time and money. Store the oatmeal mixture in a Mason glass jar or plastic container for use.
Colloidal oats are available in pharmacies. Be sure to follow the instructions that come with purchasing medical-ready ground oats.
If you have irritated skin problems, dry your skin carefully and gently pat the skin with a soft cloth.
Pour self-ground oatmeal or pre-packaged oats under running tap water for maximum foam.

Warning

Oat baths are a simple, inexpensive way to treat skin irritation, but are not a substitute for medical treatment.
Do not place the bath bag directly under running water as water pressure can tear the bag and cause the ingredients to overflow your hands.
People with painful skin problems should use warm water instead of hot water to avoid further discomfort.