A mild alternative to bath salts, but just as fun! Great for kids
Grind a cup full of rolled oats into a coarse powder. Add 1 cup of powdered/grated natural soap, a couple of drops of food colouring if you would like colour, 6 drops of lavender essential oil and 2 tablespoons lavender flowers to this if you wish. To use, sprinkle a small amount into the bath.
When using colourings in the bath, be cautious with the amount of colouring used so that you do not stain the skin or the bathtub.
Bath Sprinkles November 15, 2008
Oaty Bath Bag November 15, 2008
(Oatmeal is said to have a soothing effect on the skin)
Add a handful of rolled oats and up to 6 drops lavender essential oil to an old stocking/sock/muslin bag/hankie with elastic band etc. and allow to soften in the bath. Once the oats are soft, you can use the bag as a wash cloth.
