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Natural skin and hair care

Chamomile exfoliant

A mild scrub of milk powder, oats and cornmeal.

Used for

Time
5 minutes
Makes
About 245 g
Chamomile

Cornmeal gives just enough grain, oats and milk powder keep it soft and chamomile soothes. Mixed with honey.

Ingredients

  • 120 g cow's or goat's milk powder
  • 40 g rolled oats
  • 35 g cornmeal
  • 30 g chamomile or lavender powder
  • Honey to mix

Step by step

  1. Mix the dry ingredients and store dry.
  2. Make up a portion with honey, rub gently in small circles and rinse with lukewarm water.

Registry

Herbs in this recipe

Read more about effects and safety on each herb’s page.

  • Caution

    Europe · Herb · № 19

    Chamomile

    Matricaria chamomilla (Duitse kamille)

    Flowers are used in teas and topical or oral products. Reliable evidence is insufficient for most claimed conditions.

    Monastic and folk knowledge+7Folklore
  • Caution

    Europe · Herb · № 44

    Lavender

    Lavandula angustifolia

    A fragrant plant used in bath products, perfume, and aromatherapy. Evidence for medical effects is preliminary.

    Greco-Roman medicine+4Folklore

Cultures and traditions

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