Are you are looking for a nice recipe for a simple, yet luxurious homemade skin moisturizer containing oatmeal for a soothing, skin softening and moisturizing cream? Possibly one that can be used as a a great option for eczema and other skin conditions without paying the hefty price? Then check out our personal homemade recipe for our easy homemade skin moisturizer. We have a son with eczema and the creams you buy can be very pricey! So I combined many of the common components used in many eczema and other skin moisturizer creams to create this soothing skin cream. And at least for our son, it works well for his eczema!
In addition to treating our son’s eczema, this has been an amazing treatment for our dry skin. If we are experiencing some really dry weather causing those dry, cracking hands, we’ll lather this cream on our hands and cover with a pair of socks or gloves to soak it in all night. It works amazingly well in our dry climate!
Here are the ingredients needed:
- 1/4 cup of oatmeal/oats
- 3/4 cup of coconut oil (you can get coconut oil online for 50% off HERE on Amazon and shipped FREE with subscribe and save option)
- Few drops of rosemary oil
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
Now that you have your ingredients together – let’s get started on making a super Easy Homemade Skin Moisturizer!
How to make Easy Homemade Skin Moisturizer:
- You will first need to finely ground the oatmeal to a powder/flour consistency. You can use a blender, food processor or a Magic Bullet type of appliance to finely ground the oats.
- Over low heat, melt the coconut oil until it has a liquid consistency.
- Add a few drops of Rosemary Essential Oil
- Then mix in the oatmeal flour until well blended.
- Mix in the olive oil until well blended.
- Once the ingredients are mixed, pour into a small storage container or glass baby food jars, etc. Let harden for several hours.
After it hardens, simply apply to hands and skin as needed for skin softening, moisturizing, soothing and healing. This stuff also lasts forever!
As you can tell from our picture, the kids like to get the cream from the middle. 🙂
It has almost a Carmex lip balm consistency!
See our everyday frugal living section of our site for more tips and recipes and other do it yourself ideas!
Disclaimer: Please note this has not been tested nor advocated by a medical practitioner and is not intended to be medical advice. Yada yada…
Vida
excellent put up, very informative. I wonder why the
other experts of this sector do not realize this. You must
continue your writing. I’m sure, you’ve a huge readers’ base already!
Silke
Will test this!
Is the essential oil necessary?
Candice
What if your baby is allergic to oats, what can be used as an alternative?
Madina
Hi
I would like to know will the moisturizer last upto 12months
And if I want to add vit E how many would u suggest for preservation and help the skin.
Thank u
Madina
Hi
I would like to know will the moisturizer last upto 12months since no water is added
And if I want to add vit E capsule 500IU how many would u suggest for preservation and help the skin.
Thank u
kendra
does this need to be refrigerated or will it keep in room temperature? thank you!
Alex
It can be kept at room temp, but if it is warm, it will turn to a liquid. So I keep it in a cooler place.
Agim
Can I produce this for commercial use and what is its shelf life.? Dose the oatmeal have a replacement?
Andy
Hello, during cooling the oats have separated and are at the bottom of the jar, is there a way to stop this happening?
Makida A
How long can you store this mixture?
avenue17
It’s just one thing after another.
avenue17
Ideal variant
max derson
This homemade moisturizer is a great natural remedy for eczema and dry skin, and it’s always good to see people sharing DIY solutions. However, if you’re looking for additional treatment options for eczema, I would recommend exploring UVB phototherapy. It’s an effective treatment for moderate to severe eczema, especially for those who haven’t had success with topical treatments. UVB light helps reduce inflammation and can significantly improve the skin’s condition over time. If you’re considering this treatment, it’s best to consult with a dermatologist for proper guidance.