How to make an oatmeal bath

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Method 2 of 3: Make a bag of bath oatmeal
Method 3 of 3: Find Different Uses for an Oatmeal Bath
Tips
Warnings
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1 Grind the oatmeal into a fine powder. Place about one cup of unflavored unflavored oatmeal in a blender, food processor, or coffee grinder. There is no need to complicate anything: regular packaging of oatmeal, which you will find in the supermarket, is perfect. Grind the oatmeal until it is very fine, powdery. This will make it easier for them to dissolve in the bath.

The oatmeal particles should be very small - then they will dissolve in the water, and not just settle to the bottom of the bath.
If you're not sure if the oatmeal is ground enough, try testing it by adding about one tablespoon to a bowl of warm water.If the water becomes uniform, milky, the oatmeal will dissolve in the bath as well.

2 Add oatmeal to your bath. Take a warm bath. Once the oatmeal is fine enough (which means it mixes well with water), add the powder to the tub as it fills. If desired, other additives can be added at this stage, such as whole milk to soften the skin, sea salt to exfoliate, and essential oils to moisturize the body and create a pleasant scent.

The ideal amount for a full bath is about one cup of minced oatmeal, along with any other additives of your choice.
Try mixing oatmeal with essential oils that soothe and nourish your skin.

3 Stir until the oatmeal is completely dissolved in the water. Run your hand over the water in the bath until the oatmeal powder and other additives are completely dissolved. The water will begin to take on a milky hue. This is a good indication that the oatmeal is spread evenly.

Released oatmeal can create a thin film in the tub once it dries.

4 Soak in the bath for 15-30 minutes. Lie in the bath. Oatmeal powder will make your bath even more slippery, so be careful. Relax and lie down until the water has cooled to room temperature. If after doing this you feel that your body has become a little sticky, rinse under clean warm water after leaving the bath. Pat dry your body with light pats and make sure the oatmeal is absorbed into the top layer of your skin to provide a protective barrier.

If you have a medical condition in which your symptoms persist (such as chickenpox), you can take an oatmeal bath several times a day to provide you with the comfort you desire.

Method 2 of 3: Make a bag of bath oatmeal

1 Place the oatmeal in a pair of tights or a muslin bag. Instead of grinding the oatmeal, leave it whole. Take a muslin bag, a thin pair of nylon tights, or a large coffee filter and add ½ to ¾ cup of oatmeal. When you put it in water, the oatmeal bag acts like a tea bag, saturating the water with nutritious, natural ingredients.
- Make a large batch of oatmeal bags ahead of time so you have them on hand whenever you feel like throwing one into the tub.
2 Add any other ingredients of your choice. Other ingredients may be added to the oatmeal bath, depending on the purpose. A little milk powder will help soften the skin. A few drops of olive oil will retain moisture as you soak in the bath. A tablespoon of baking soda will help restore your skin's natural acidity levels. What you add to the bag is completely up to you, and the choices are almost endless!
- If you are using an oatmeal bath to treat infection, itching, inflammation, or sores in your skin, it is recommended that you either skip this step or exercise extreme caution, as adding additional ingredients can make the condition worse.
3 Make sure the pouch is securely fastened. Tighten the muslin bag tightly or tie a pair of tights to keep the oatmeal and other additives out of the water - you won't enjoy bathing with tough oatmeal floating in the water. If you are using a coffee filter (or other loose container), tighten it with a rubber band or a piece of tape or thread. The pouch should be secured well enough so that it does not come loose if it gets under the pouring water while it floats in the tub.
- Handle a damp coffee filter or other paper bag with care - if it stays in the water for too long, it may tear and fall apart.
- Stronger materials like nylon tights work well for repeated use, as long as you rinse and dry them after each session.
4 Add the pouch to the hot tub as it fills. Start taking a hot bath.Once it is half full, throw the pouch into it. The heat and movement of the pouring water will reveal the properties of oatmeal and other natural ingredients. Wait until it cools down to room temperature before getting into the water. Do not take out the pouch all the time while you are in the bath.
- Bath bags are easy to make and leave no dirt because their contents are soaked in the water instead of being added directly to it.

Method 3 of 3: Find Different Uses for an Oatmeal Bath

1 Relieve rashes, itching, and irritation. Oatmeal baths are ideal for relieving unpleasant skin symptoms such as eczema and psoriasis, as well as for skin irritation following contact with poison ivy, oak and sumac. The power of oatmeal relieves itching, reduces redness and swelling, and forms a protective layer on the skin's surface. Take an oatmeal bath one to three times a day until the condition improves.
- An oatmeal bath does not cure chronic skin conditions, but only temporarily relieves symptoms.
2 Treat diaper rash in babies. A soft oatmeal bath (once or twice) will relieve redness and irritation during diaper rash in an infant. Just add a small amount of finely ground oatmeal to the warm bath (about half that of an adult) as you wash your baby. Pat dry your skin with a towel. Oatmeal-infused water works much better than regular soap or diaper rash powder. Moreover, it can be safely used multiple times.
- Before putting on a fresh diaper, allow irritated skin to dry completely and rub a small amount of anti-rash ointment into it.
3 Soothe sunburn. For mild sunburns, a specially designed oatmeal bath can work wonders. Just add some powdered milk, peppermint, and aloe vera to the oatmeal as you fill your bath. Together, these ingredients can reduce pain while also speeding up the healing process of burns.
- Taking a mint and aloe oatmeal bath is an easy way to get relief from sunburns that can be better than applying a special cream.
- Severe sunburns should always seek medical attention. If the burn is swollen, blistered, or discolored, see a doctor immediately.
4 Moisturize and exfoliate your skin. Even people who do not suffer from irritation-related dermatological conditions can benefit from regular oatmeal baths. When combined with additives such as sea salt, lavender, baking soda and essential oils, oatmeal restores skin health while pulling dirt and oil out of the pores. And best of all: after such a bath, the skin becomes soft to the touch.
- Olive oil, coconut oil and almond oil, combined with oatmeal, are excellent for moisturizing the skin.
- Schedule a relaxing oatmeal bath once a week to pamper yourself with home spa treatments.

Tips

Oatmeal baths are soft enough to be used as often as you like.
Buying and preparing ground oatmeal in bulk can save you time and money. Store the oatmeal mixture in a screw-top glass jar or in a sealed plastic container until you need it.
Colloidal oatmeal can be purchased from many online retailers (such as iHerb). If you are purchasing pre-ground oatmeal for medical use, be sure to follow the instructions included.
If you have an exacerbation of your skin condition, gently pat dry your skin after bathing by patting gently with a soft towel.
Place oatmeal or packaged oatmeal under running water to create as many bubbles as possible.

Warnings

An oatmeal bath is an easy and affordable way to treat skin irritation, but it is not a substitute for medical treatment.
Do not place the bath bag directly under the running water, as the pressure can burst it and get dirty around the area.
If you have a painful skin condition, you should use warm rather than hot water to prevent further discomfort.