Treating Eczema

FAQ:

Q: What is the purpose of each ingredient?
A: oatmeal-soothes and moisturizes dry skin, helps skin's natural defense barrier, and also has cleansing properies baking soda-cleanses milk-the lactic acid acts as a mild exfoliator, helping to slough off dead skin cells

Q:What kinds of milk can be used?
A: Cow's, goat's, powdered...The point is to have that lactic acid present. However, soy or rice milk can be substituted.

Q: Why did you use oat flour instead of Quaker Oatmeal (used for cereal)?
A: Oat flour is a lot easier to clean up. It dissolves into the water, creating a slippery, murky liquid. Also, it can help the skin more, since the particles are small. [Purchased from Whole Foods]

Q: Is your skin sticky afterward?
A: No. My skin rinses clean, and is soft to the touch.

Q: Is this safe for babies?
A: Yes. You would use far less of each ingredient. Perhaps 1/3 less.

Q: How often can I take an oatmeal bath?
A: Everyday, if you'd like. It's extremely gentle.

Q: How does this compare to Aveeno's oatmeal packets?
A: This is 1,000 times better. Unlike Aveeno, this treatment doesn't contain MINERAL OIL or any preservatives. Also, it's inexpensive to create.

Q: What is hydrocortisone cream?
A: An anti-itch cream that can be prescribed by your doctor or purchased at the drug store. It helps with allergic reactions to jewelry, insect bites, poison ivy/oak...I use the 1% cream.

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[DariceHumphries]

Does this irritate any of you nauty bits?

[CoilyHairedBeauty]

@DariceHumphries Nope, so far so good ^_^

[Randomthewackokid]

For King it helps, but if yu stop using it it'll get worse..n they give yu a lil tube.

[ssphantasmagoria]

If you already have oats just grind them in a grinder or food processor. Voila! Fresh oat flour!

[KingManga358]

do hydrocortisone cream help eczema?

[leebnatural]

omg im goin through the eczema break out all over my face i am currently using hydrocortisone on my face as well its startin to come in on my legs and arms had it all my life uhhhhhh!! lol

[localnorganic]

@DariceHumphries i had all my life and for me no. i usually get it on my hands and arms - you can see it in my videos .

[suqiit]

I have eczema and so do both of my children. During the winter I put 2 tbsp on grape seed oil in their baths. I let them wash with black soap or dr. bronner's soap. They use shea butter on their skin. This works for all 3 of us. I will try the oatmeal bath if things get bad, but most people don't even know we have eczema because these things work so effectively for us.

[DariceHumphries]

Does this irritate any of you naughty bits?

[Lifeisagift1990]

nice video! I used to do oatmeal soaks.