Floral Oatmeal Wash
This simple botanical wash can be used daily in place of soap. This batch
is large enough to share with friends and family. Have fun picking out
decorative jars and adorning them with painted flowers or a cute label.
Tie a ribbon around the jars or paint the lids a pretty color. Clear glass
allows you to see how lovely the finished product is.YIELDS: 24 ounces
1 cup whole oats
1 bar moisturizing soap
⁄ cup dried chamomile flowers ⁄ cup dried rose petals ⁄ cup dried
lavender flowers ⁄ cup powdered milk (soy, coconut, or dairy),
optional What you will need: cutting board, knife, grater, mixing
bowl, measuring cups, spoon, jar, small muslin drawstring bag,
three 8-ounce jars with lids
- To Make: Coarsely chop the oats and put into the mixing bowl. Coarsely
grate the soap and add to the bowl along with the chamomile, rose petals,
and lavender. Add the powdered milk if you desire a more moisturizing
body wash. It’s okay if the soap is a little gooey; just take care to break
up any chunks, blending them in evenly with the other ingredients. Feel
free to mix this with your hands, or use a wooden spoon. - To Store: Put the Floral Oatmeal Wash in your jars and close the lids
tightly. Label with contents and expiration date of 2 years. Store in a cool
dry place away from direct sunlight. The filled herbal bag may be good
for more than one bath if you store it in the freezer and thaw it out before
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