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Homemade Moisturizer for Dry Skin in Children

Published: January 6, 2015 | Last Updated on: June 10, 2022 | by Dr Hemapriya

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.

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Homemade Moisturizer for Dry Skin
Ingredients
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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

Homemade moisturizer for dry skin

Ingredients

Powdered Oats – 1/4 cup

Coconut oil – 3/4 cup

Olive Oil – 1 Tablespoon

Homemade Moisturizer for dry skin for children

 

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.

homemade moisturizer for dry skin in children

2. Add the powdered oats to the coconut oil and stir continuously while adding slowly.

homemade moisturizer for dry skin in children

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.

homemade moisturizer for dry skin in children

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.

homemade moisturizer for dry skin in children

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Comments

  1. Anusha says

    July 26, 2021 at 12:39 am

    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

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      August 21, 2021 at 4:36 pm

      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.

      Reply
  2. Shruti says

    December 31, 2019 at 11:51 am

    Can this moisturiser can be used on face as well

    Reply
    • pr says

      January 4, 2020 at 6:21 pm

      Hi,

      Yes, you can. But please use it indoor. Best time would be before bed.

      Reply
  3. BINSHA says

    January 8, 2019 at 10:18 am

    CAN I USE IT WHILE GOING OUT IN SUN. WILL IT MAKE DAUGHTER’S SKIN DARK.

    Reply
    • pr says

      January 8, 2019 at 12:23 pm

      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.

      Reply
  4. Durga Suresh says

    January 4, 2018 at 12:37 am

    Shall I use this moisturizer to 9 month baby ???

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      January 10, 2018 at 10:10 pm

      You can use minimally or you can simply use coconut oil.

      Reply
  5. Kowthami says

    January 2, 2018 at 10:00 pm

    Hello.. Can I use almond oil instead olive oil?

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      January 10, 2018 at 10:12 pm

      Yes you can try that.

      Reply
  6. Fuzzball says

    December 20, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      December 20, 2017 at 10:34 pm

      Personally I recommend coconut oil dear or home made moisturizer.

      Reply
  7. Ambily says

    July 23, 2017 at 2:33 am

    My 2 month old baby’s skin is very dry,hard also,what I will do?

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      July 27, 2017 at 6:58 pm

      You can also try coconut oil dear.

      Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      August 13, 2017 at 7:03 pm

      Use coconut oil to massage and baby is too young now, dont worry it will get better.

      Reply
  8. Suji says

    June 30, 2017 at 9:47 am

    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….

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      April 18, 2018 at 12:37 pm

      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.

      Reply
  9. prabhakar says

    April 10, 2017 at 1:30 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      April 10, 2017 at 7:47 pm

      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

      Reply
    • Urvashi says

      June 22, 2017 at 11:19 pm

      Mix any moisturizer with 3-4 drops of glysrene and apply. Works best with boroplus cream if skin is very dry.

      Reply
  10. Sneha says

    March 21, 2017 at 11:14 am

    This moisture lotion can be used in summer???my baby is 1 year old…his skin is so dry….

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      January 29, 2018 at 12:38 pm

      HI Sneha, you can use it in summer, also can use coconut oil to avoid dryness.

      Reply
  11. Gabriele says

    October 17, 2016 at 6:17 am

    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?

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      October 17, 2016 at 11:27 am

      Yes you can try Gabriele, do let us know how it worked for your little one 🙂

      Reply
      • Gabriele says

        October 18, 2016 at 5:38 am

        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?

        Reply
  12. Bicky says

    March 14, 2016 at 11:16 am

    Can I use this on my 6 months old? We live in a snowy region.

    Reply
  13. Rohini says

    February 24, 2016 at 8:05 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      February 29, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      Dear Rohini,

      You can try a mixture of coconut oil, olive oil, badam oil

      Reply
  14. Padmashree says

    January 18, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    Will coconut oil darkens the baby skin

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      February 29, 2016 at 4:59 pm

      No it wont

      Reply
  15. Thao says

    January 7, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    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.

    Reply
  16. Saranya says

    November 14, 2015 at 5:57 pm

    Typically how long does it take for the oats to dissolve. I tried making this and the entire mix turned brown.

    Reply
  17. shikha says

    April 3, 2015 at 6:42 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      April 4, 2015 at 8:23 am

      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

      Reply
  18. Sahmaara says

    March 26, 2015 at 2:29 am

    Why are we adding oats here?

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      March 26, 2015 at 3:29 pm

      Oat contains healthy fats. When they come into contact with your skin, these fats help to add moisture to soften and repair your skin.

      Reply
  19. Deepa says

    February 10, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    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. ..?

    Reply
    • Dr Hemapriya says

      February 10, 2015 at 1:07 pm

      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

      Reply

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