Gentle Oatmeal Wash

This simple botanical wash can be used daily in place of regular soap.

The soothing, gentle oats and chamomile are excellent for sensitive skin

or skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis. You will be surprised how

gorgeous this simple recipe is and how soft your skin will be afterwards.

This soothing formula has a lovely and light natural unisex scent.

YIELDS: 24 ounces

1 cup whole oats

1 bar moisturizing soap

1 cup chamomile flowers

⁄ cup powdered milk (soy, coconut, or dairy), optional

What you will need: cutting board, knife, grater, mixing bowl,

measuring cups, spoon, jar, small muslin drawstring bag, three 8-ounce

jars with lids

1. To Make: Coarsely chop the oats and put into the mixing bowl. Coarsely

grate the soap and add to the bowl along with the chamomile. It’s okay if

the soap is a little gooey; just take care to break up any chunks, blending it

in evenly with the other ingredients. Add the powdered milk if you desire a

more moisturizing body wash. Feel free to mix this with your hands, or you

can use a wooden spoon.

2. To Store: Put the mix in your jars and close the lids tightly. Label with

contents and expiration date of 2 years. Store in a cool dry place away from

direct sunlight. The filled herbal bag may be good for more than one bath if you store it in the freezer and thaw it out before your next bath or shower.

To thaw, toss in the tub or soak for a few minutes in hot water.

3. To Use: Loosely fill the cloth bag with the mixture and tie a bow tight

enough that it won’t come apart in use. Remember, you will need to untie it

later to clean out and use again. Use in place of a soap or body wash in your

shower or bath. The herbal bag functions like a washcloth, but think of it as

a teabag. Bring the herb-filled cloth bag into the shower or bath. Wet the

bag well and slowly rub over your body with a gentle scrubbing motion. If

in the bath, let the bag steep in the water as you bathe. Continue re-wetting

the bag, squeezing the fragrant herbal elixir out over your body.

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