Oatmeal Bath Soak
submitted by Emma

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Oatmeal baths are great for dry, itchy or irritated skin. This is an easy way to bathe with them so they can work their magic!

Yield: 1 application Prep Time: 10 minutes Price Category: 1 Difficulty Level: 1 Shelf Life: None, keep refrigerated Rating: Add your rating! Ingredients: 1-3 cups whole oats (do not use instant oatmeal) 3 tablespoons olive oil 2-6 drops essential oil, choose your own or make this unscented 1 large muslin bag or old panty hose

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Blending Procedure:

1. If you are using different kinds of essential oils, combine them first in a bowl and let them sit for a few hours so they aromas can blend together nicely.
   
   
2. Add the oats and mix until they are evenly coated with the essential oil.
   
   
3. Pour the infused oats into a muslin bag or the old panty hose and tie off the end. Drop the Oatmeal Bath Soak into a warm drawn bath and get in. Soak for at least 20 minutes.
   
   
4. Discard the oats and bag/hose immediately after using.

Comments:

"this bath soak works well and is good when you have itchy, dry or irritated skin. plus it smells really good."
Submitted by: swim4life

"I appreciate these simple to make recipes with ingredients that are readily available. Thank you."
Submitted by: joanlue

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