Springtime may bring the need to relieve skin problems such as eczema, sunburn and poison ivy. Many people swear by oatmeal as a way of relieving itchy, irritated skin. This homemade oatmeal mask for your skin reduces inflammation and irritation.

Here’s the science behind it: The key chemical ingredient here is avenanthramides, which are known to have anti-inflammatory properties. In addition to helping the swelling go down, oatmeal will also soothe any itching or irritation you have.

Ingredients:

1 bowl of organic, steel-cut oatmeal

Warm water

Instructions:

Add the water to your bowl of oatmeal and mix until you have a thick paste.

Apply the paste gently to the affected areas.

Allow it to dry.

Remove gently and apply moisturizer to your skin.

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