- Treat acne- One easy recipe is to cook up some of the oatmeal, let it cool until lukewarm, then apply to affected areas. Some people prefer to use oatmeal-based scrubs, but this will work just as good.
- Neutralize odors- try placing an open container of oatmeal in your fridge. some people use to line ashtrays and claims the flakes help neutralize the smell of smoke.
- Soothe dry or irritated skin- people have been using oatmeal to promote healthy skin for a long time. it can provide soothing relief fun sunburn, poison ivy, or other irritations and is said to heal skin and open pores.
- Pamper yourself- A soothing way to unwind at the end of a long day is to take a bath with oatmeal. Here is a simple recipe: while running a lukewarm bath, add one cup of milk, two cups of uncooked oatmeal and a tablespoon of honey. Soak for 10 to 20 minutes, and your skin will be moisturized and rejuvenated.
- Turn it into modeling clay- you can also turn old oatmeal into a non-toxic crafting "clay" that delights kids and gets their creative energies. It will stays moist for hours, but will harden over night. Simple recipe- a cup of oatmeal with flour and a little water. You can also add food coloring for a rainbow of possibilities.
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I think I will stick will eating it for breakfast or a late snack.
ReplyDeleteHow about some black go-go boots???
I didn't know you could do all that with oatmeal. I really like the idea of putting it in the fridge. I had heard that you could do the same with baking soda, but I had never heard it about oatmeal. Good information!
ReplyDeletei'm gonna have to try the modeling clay one out on my son. He will probably try to eat it though. haha.
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