Homemade Eczema Moisturiser

My interest in skincare definitely stemmed from suffering from eczema. The need to try several different skin remedies, diets and treatments sure did pay off! I am grateful for the knowledge that I have obtained from this experience and even though my eczema has reduced dramatically I am still very wary of the products I use on my skin.

Over the years I have found oat based products to work really well with my skin. Oats are great for reducing inflammation and of course the dreaded itchiness. Also eczema prone skin is known for being out of balance, one minute it could be super dry, the next excessively oil and oats are great for hydrating and restoring that balance. The Honey & Oat 3 in 1 Scrub Mask from The Body Shop and The Dream Cream from Lush are both oat based products that are staple in my beauty routine - you will undoubtedly hear about these products a million times over! But the best way to combat a skin condition like eczema is to go au natural. My mum & I came up with this simple and easy to make oat based moisturiser - with her knack for cooking I will hold my hands up and give her full credit for this....

What you'll need:

Oats
Coconut Oil
Olive Oil

1. Blend 1/2 cup of oats with a few tablespoons of water until the formula is in a paste form

2. Heat up 1/4 cup of coconut oil and add the blended oats to the pan

3. Add a few tablespoons of olive oil and stir the mixture on a low setting for a few seconds

5. Let the mixture cool for a few mins and then pop into a jar and leave overnight to harden

Et voila! you have made a moisturiser with only 3 ingredients.