Dry skin is the biggest challenge for children during winter.Nothing compares to a homemade moisturizer for dry skin. I searched through a lot of recipes and found this one to be very suitable for my children as they tolerate the basic ingredients well.
This is a very simple recipe and will suit most of the kids. To be on the safer side, always do a Patch test for added precaution.
This homemade moisturizer for dry skin can be used daily and it is the best ever recipe I have ever used 🙂
Homemade Moisturizer for Dry Skin
Ingredients
Powdered Oats – 1/4 cup
Coconut oil – 3/4 cup
Olive Oil – 1 Tablespoon
Please Note – I have used parachute coconut oil, virgin coconut oil can also be used for more effectiveness.
Method
1. Heat the coconut oil in low flame in a Kadai.
2. Add the powdered oats to the coconut oil and stir continuously while adding slowly.
3. It will froth a little, take care that the oats powder is completely dissolved in the coconut oil.
4. Keep in low flame and stir it or else the the oil will be burnt.
5. Add olive oil stir for a second and switch off the gas.
6. Pour the moisturizer in a storage container. I used a small glass jar.
7. Since the temperature was hovering around 7 – 10 degree Celsius in Raipur, the moisturizer hardened in a few hours. It can take upto to several hours if climate is hot or you can try refrigerating it for a few hours.
8. Store it in a cool place.
9. Apply over hands and feet as needed.
This is one of our Winter Health Care Post Series, other useful post links
Top 50 Winter Care tips for children
5 Amazing Home remedies for Dry Skin in children
If you know any other useful homemade moisturizer recipe, do comment below 🙂
More Homemade DIY Moisturizer Recipes for Dry Skin
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Hello Dr. Hema,
Thanks for sharing this recipe. Does coconut oil when used induces body hair growth? My daughter is having a bit more of body hair so having concerns with coconut oil usage. What else can you suggest as a natural moisturizer for outdoors as well.
Between, I live in Europe so you can imagine the number of winter months.
Thanks in advance for your response.
Best regards,
Anusha
Hi Anusha,
There is no scientific evidence that coconut oil increases body hair. But you can better avoid if there is a visible change. You can try making this with almond oil instead of coconut oil. Please do make in small batches and check.
Can this moisturiser can be used on face as well
Hi,
Yes, you can. But please use it indoor. Best time would be before bed.
CAN I USE IT WHILE GOING OUT IN SUN. WILL IT MAKE DAUGHTER’S SKIN DARK.
Hi,
Skin might become dark while exposed to sun, allergens, smoke/dust etc can also cause skin damage. So it’s better if it can be used inside home, best is before bed.
Shall I use this moisturizer to 9 month baby ???
You can use minimally or you can simply use coconut oil.
Hello.. Can I use almond oil instead olive oil?
Yes you can try that.
My nine year old’s legs skin is very dry in all climates. Her friends call her giraffe skin. Will this moisturizer work or would you recommend adding something more to the recipe? Thanks.
Personally I recommend coconut oil dear or home made moisturizer.
My 2 month old baby’s skin is very dry,hard also,what I will do?
You can also try coconut oil dear.
Use coconut oil to massage and baby is too young now, dont worry it will get better.
Hai mam,my son is 3years old…from last month he started to school…. But now his completion changing day by day….I donno what to do….for moisturizer can I apply almond oil after bath….
Hi Suji, it must be because of sun tan if your child is playing outdoors in school. Yes you can apply almond oil after bath.
My 2years old baby has too much dry in all season. I can used coconut oil but not effective. Pl give any suggestion to improve skin soften of my baby. He has suffered last 2years of this problems. I show many doctor but did not come result.
Hi, It would be best to get the little one checked with a skin doctor and should get a moisturiser and soap suited to his skin
Mix any moisturizer with 3-4 drops of glysrene and apply. Works best with boroplus cream if skin is very dry.
This moisture lotion can be used in summer???my baby is 1 year old…his skin is so dry….
HI Sneha, you can use it in summer, also can use coconut oil to avoid dryness.
Thank you very much for this recipe.
My DD is 15 month and her skin is very dry and itchy, I will make this recipe tonight and will try it on tomorrow. Just one question – can I apply this moisturizer on DD’s face too?
Yes you can try Gabriele, do let us know how it worked for your little one 🙂
Hello, for some reason oat powder didn’t dissolve in coconut oil. Could it be that the powder was not superfine enough?
Since the oat remained, I just filtered it after adding olive oil. Will that work?
Can I use this on my 6 months old? We live in a snowy region.
Hi, Nice information.
My baby is 11 months old now she has dry skin due to the climate and it has bcom black. It looks odd in her legs, hands and belly. Is there any home remedy for this? Pls help me out.
Dear Rohini,
You can try a mixture of coconut oil, olive oil, badam oil
Will coconut oil darkens the baby skin
No it wont
I love your recipe but the only thing here is my husband not really like the coconut oil smell. Can I use almond instead of coconut oil?
Thanks.
Typically how long does it take for the oats to dissolve. I tried making this and the entire mix turned brown.
Very nice, i will surely try this next winter.my 6 month baby have dry nose. what can we apply? i apply badaam rogan. its not helping that much. also, if you can suggest tips to take care of baby skin in summer. how can we massage a baby in summers? my husband not allowing to do it with oil, he says it will make baby more warm.
Hi Shikha, You meant to say dry lips? yes I am posting an artcile shoetly on summer skin care for babies, you can massage there is no problem
Why are we adding oats here?
Oat contains healthy fats. When they come into contact with your skin, these fats help to add moisture to soften and repair your skin.
I tried the coconut oil oatmeal moisturizer…but due to weather in Chennai the oil doesn’t solidify and the oats kind of settles to the bottom. I refrigerating it, but that hardens the oil too much for it to be used. What do you suggest. ..?
Mix the oats nicely before refrigerating and try storing it on the door of the fridge or in some cool dark place, so that it remains little soft and solid or