Make some of this lavender-infused poison ivy bath soak to have on hand for when you or a family member develops a rash from contact with poison ivy or poison oak.
If you are reading this post right now, I am so sorry. It probably means that you or a loved one have poison ivy and need some relief. Well no worries, because that itchy and uncomfortable rash will not get the best of you. Instead, find relief with this homemade lavender-infused poison ivy bath soak. This DIY poison ivy bath soak has all the ingredients you need to help soothe itching and inflammation and even dry out the rash. The best part? The lavender will help you chill, which everyone can use after a case of poison ivy. Here is how you can start making a batch of this soak for yourself!
When you are done soaking, check out this homemade poison ivy body scrub here, perfect for applying after. It will help with to calm the itchiness and dry up that rash in no time!
Lavender Infused Poison Ivy Bath Soak
Supplies needed:
- 1 cup of plain oatmeal oats
- 1 cup of baking soda
- 10 drops of lavender oil
- 4-5 mint leaves (optional)
- 1-2 fresh lavender sprigs (optional)
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, mix your oatmeal and baking soda. Stir well.
2. If you choose to use the fresh herbs, rinse them well and chop them fine. Add into the mixture. The lavender will add calming properties, while the mint can help cool your skin and even offer antiseptic properties.
3. If you are not using fresh herbs, you can skip to adding your essential oil. Lavender essential oil is easy to find and inexpensive, making it the perfect oil for this soak. It will help relax and calm you, which is typically needed when dealing with poison ivy! For our recipe, we used about 10 drops of lavender. Use more or less depending on your preferences.
4. Once all ingredients are mixed well, pour the soak into a glass jar with a lid or an air-tight bag or container until you are ready to use it.
To use this bath soak, pour the mixture into a warm, running bath and let it dissolve.
You will find this lavender-infused poison ivy bath soak to be just the thing you need when poison ivy hits. Give it a try and see if it doesn’t offer some relief!
Printable Directions for DIY Poison Ivy Bath Soak
Lavender Infused Poison Ivy Bath Soak
Materials
- 1 cup of plain oatmeal oats
- 1 cup of baking soda
- 10 drops of lavender oil
- 4-5 mint leaves optional
- 1-2 fresh lavender sprigs optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the oatmeal and baking soda. Stir well.
- If you choose to use the fresh herbs, rinse them well and chop fine. Add into the mixture.
- If not using the fresh herbs, you can move ahead to adding your essential oil. For our recipe we used about 10 drops. Use more or less depending on your preferences.
- Once all ingredients are mixed well, you can pour the soak into a glass jar with lid or air tight bag or container until you are ready to use it.
Notes
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This tutorial was originally published on May 12, 2017. It was updated on July 4, 2024.
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Jessi says
I made this for my husband, who always gets covered head to toe, every single time he gets poison ivy. He said it was very soothing.
Elena McRaven says
Because of the fresh herbs, does it need refrigeration? What is the shelf life? And finally, how much do I use per bath? Thank you