I have never been someone who enjoys having a complicated skincare routine.
Give me a few products that work, a little consistency and I am happy.
Years ago, I started making this simple mixture at home using oats and full cream milk, followed by Nivea Creme. I honestly did not expect it to become something I would still be doing years later.
I started because I wanted my skin to feel softer and more hydrated. Over time, I noticed that my skin felt smoother after doing it, especially when I followed it with a good layer of moisturiser.
People have even complimented me on my skin, which is probably why I thought it was finally time to share this old little routine on Wanderhoney.
It is not a fancy skincare treatment. You probably already have most of what you need at home.
✅ What You’ll Need
There are only three things:
- Full Cream Milk
- Quaker Oats (Original)
- Nivea Cream
✅ How I Make It
I start by putting some oats into a bowl and adding full cream milk until I get a thick, paste-like mixture.
I never measure anything precisely. I just add enough depending on how much of my body I am covering.
Then I gently rub the mixture over my body, starting from my feet and working upwards towards my neck.
I leave it on for around 20 minutes.
This is usually the part where I get to do absolutely nothing for a while. I might listen to music, scroll through my phone or just wait for it to dry a little.
After that, I rinse everything off properly with warm water and mild soap.
Once I am dry, I apply Nivea Creme all over my body. I pay extra attention to my elbows, knees, heels and cuticles because those are the areas that tend to feel drier.
That is the whole routine.
✅ How Often Do I Do It?
Usually once a week.
I do not think you need to turn this into a daily ritual. For me, once a week is enough to make it feel like a little bit of extra care rather than another thing I have to keep up with.
The best part is how my skin feels afterwards.
Soft, smooth and moisturised.
✅ Why These Three?
I like oats because they feel gentle on my skin and give the mixture a little texture without needing a harsh scrub.
The full cream milk makes the mixture creamy and adds some richness to it.
Then there is Nivea Creme, which I use afterwards because I like having a proper moisturiser on my skin once I have rinsed everything off.
I am not going to tell you that this is going to transform your skin overnight. I have been doing this for years, so I can only really speak from my own experience.
What I can say is that I like how my skin feels after doing it, and that is enough reason for me to keep coming back to it.
✅ A Little Self-Care Ritual
Looking back, I think this is one of those routines that stayed with me because it never felt like work.
I do not need a shelf full of products or an elaborate routine. Sometimes I just want to spend 20 minutes doing something nice for myself, rinse everything off and moisturise properly afterwards.
That is what this has become for me.
A simple little body-care ritual that I have been doing for years.
If you decide to try it, remember that everyone’s skin is different. If you have sensitive skin, patch test the mixture first and stop if you notice any irritation.
For something that started with three things from my kitchen and bathroom, it has lasted surprisingly long in my routine.
And I think that says quite a lot.
Love,
Auri Duham🌻
