Colloidal Oats has many benefits for all types of skin issues, and can be used in face masks, body scrubs or bath melts. It takes a matter of minutes to grind several cups of the oats. It took me less than 10 minutes to grind 8 cups, using just a high powered mini blender.
Most people tolerate oats, there are few if any side effects, however, test on a small area first, before using if you have gluten intolerance or sensitive to grains, just as a precaution. Refer to the links below for ways to use the colloidal oats.
What you need:
Old Fashioned Oats (quality brand preferred)
High Power Kitchen Blender-OR Food Processor-OR Coffee Mill OR Grain Mill
Mason jar with lid (or other airtight container)
Jar funnel (optional but handy)
Directions:
I find it easiest to grind a cup or so at a time. If using a blender or food processor, pulse, grind, pulse for best results, until the oats are ground to a fine consistency. It will be coarser than wheat flour, but not as coarse as cornmeal, but needs to be as finely ground as possible. You can make as much as you need per recipe or make it ahead to have on hand to use when needed.
Tip: The Colloidal Oats can be used alone in the bath water, or other ingredients added such as infused herbal oils, essential oils, fresh or dried herbs etc. I like to have a medium grind and a fine grind on hand for various projects.
Tip: Place the colloidal Oats in a mesh bag and add to bath water. Be careful when getting in and out of the tub, it may be slippery. Use moderately warm water, hot water may increase the skin problems, rather than help them.
Note: There has been much research and data available online suggesting that colloidal oats is beneficial to those with acne prone skin, eczema, rosacea, rashes, itching, sunburn, bug bites and stings. It is not a *cure*, but it has helped alleviate the symptoms and prevent additional outbreaks or helps prevent itching that can lead to infections, or the spread of skin issues.
Note: Alternatively you can purchase oat flour. Remove it from the packaging, and store in an air tight container for longer term shelf life.
Refer to the link to make your own infused Herbal Oils:
justfowlingaround.weebly.com/seasoning-and-sauces/infused-herbal-oils-for-cooking
Refer to the link to make your own Bath Melts, using Colloidal Oatmeal:
justfowlingaround.weebly.com/health-and-beauty/relaxing-lavender-honey-bath-melts
Refer to the link to make your own Lavender and Oatmeal exfoliator:
justfowlingaround.weebly.com/health-and-beauty/lavender-and-oatmeal-exfoliator
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Most people tolerate oats, there are few if any side effects, however, test on a small area first, before using if you have gluten intolerance or sensitive to grains, just as a precaution. Refer to the links below for ways to use the colloidal oats.
What you need:
Old Fashioned Oats (quality brand preferred)
High Power Kitchen Blender-OR Food Processor-OR Coffee Mill OR Grain Mill
Mason jar with lid (or other airtight container)
Jar funnel (optional but handy)
Directions:
I find it easiest to grind a cup or so at a time. If using a blender or food processor, pulse, grind, pulse for best results, until the oats are ground to a fine consistency. It will be coarser than wheat flour, but not as coarse as cornmeal, but needs to be as finely ground as possible. You can make as much as you need per recipe or make it ahead to have on hand to use when needed.
Tip: The Colloidal Oats can be used alone in the bath water, or other ingredients added such as infused herbal oils, essential oils, fresh or dried herbs etc. I like to have a medium grind and a fine grind on hand for various projects.
Tip: Place the colloidal Oats in a mesh bag and add to bath water. Be careful when getting in and out of the tub, it may be slippery. Use moderately warm water, hot water may increase the skin problems, rather than help them.
Note: There has been much research and data available online suggesting that colloidal oats is beneficial to those with acne prone skin, eczema, rosacea, rashes, itching, sunburn, bug bites and stings. It is not a *cure*, but it has helped alleviate the symptoms and prevent additional outbreaks or helps prevent itching that can lead to infections, or the spread of skin issues.
Note: Alternatively you can purchase oat flour. Remove it from the packaging, and store in an air tight container for longer term shelf life.
Refer to the link to make your own infused Herbal Oils:
justfowlingaround.weebly.com/seasoning-and-sauces/infused-herbal-oils-for-cooking
Refer to the link to make your own Bath Melts, using Colloidal Oatmeal:
justfowlingaround.weebly.com/health-and-beauty/relaxing-lavender-honey-bath-melts
Refer to the link to make your own Lavender and Oatmeal exfoliator:
justfowlingaround.weebly.com/health-and-beauty/lavender-and-oatmeal-exfoliator
Chicken Coop Chatter© All Rights Reserved 2011-2017