Monday, January 2, 2012

Dry Skin Indulgance



I suffer from psoriasis.  My skin is very dry.  I have tried every single moisturizing product I can get my hands on.  I have spent an unfathomable amount of money on so many things that have brought me little relief.  I have used many prescription products and seen several skin/psoriasis specialists.  I practice yoga and I try to meditate.  Stress evidently makes it worse.  My doctors have put me on biologic and the list of side effects are SCARY.  I have decided to find a way to manage the dry skin without breaking the bank!  My oatmeal bath that I love so much is climbing in price!  



 
 

As I scanned the ingredients, I thought I can make this for alot less at home.  I turns out I like my version better!  I take 1 Cup of Oatmeal and process it in a food processor to a fairly fine dust.  I add 2 Cups of Epsom Salts and process until mixed.  Then, with the motor running, I drizzle in 1/4 C of Honey.  It looks like pastry dough--see above.  I add about 1 Cup or more to my bath and soak. 



This would make a lovely gift in a vintage blue canning jar with an old ladle to ladle it under the running water. 

I found I have about 24 hours of dry skin relief when I combined this with a Sesame Oil Rub Down before I towel off.  I have used both separately and found this combination offers the best relief for me at the moment. 

 Make up a batch, unplug, fill the tub and let your skin drink this in. 

As always, exploring my corner of the world,
Stephanie

4 comments:

  1. Thank you for linking to the Frugal Tuesday Tip. http://juliecache.com/2012/01/03/frugal-tuesday-tip-wrapping-up-the-year/.html I have sensitive skin, which I hope to blog about this month.

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  2. Julia,

    I have so much to say about dry skin! I look forward to seeing your blog and your tips! Hopefully you will try my bath soak! Thanks for visiting my blog!

    Warmly,
    Stephanie

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  3. Wow this makes me want to take a bath TONIGHT. I have been itching with my dry skin and I haven't taken a bath in forever. Thanks for this post I'm going to try it out!

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  4. Danette, You MUST soak tonite! Let me know how it works for you. Don't forget the seasame oil rub down, too. When my skin is super itchy I use more like 2 Cups in my bath!

    Thanks for visting my blog!
    Wamly,
    Stephanie

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