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Soothing Oat Bath

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Soothing Oat Bath

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A kitchen-herbal recipe for easing the effects of eczema and reducing inflamed, itchy skin. Just add to your bath water
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup full-fat milk
  • 1 tsp clear honey
  • You will also need a small muslin bag or piece of cheesecloth

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Directions

  1. Fill a small muslin bag with the oats, or tie the oats securely inside a piece of muslin or cheesecloth.
  2. Run a bath, making sure that the hot water runs through the oat bag. You can hang the bag over the hot tap, or attach it with a length of string.
  3. Warm the milk without boiling it. Stir in the honey.
  4. Add the milk and honey to the bath water.
  5. Climb in and relax. Use the oat bag as a soft washcloth to clean your skin.
  6. The information and recommendations given on iVillage are not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. If you are in any doubt about your health, please consult your GP.

 

Source: Jo Evans

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