Oat is know to be great for sensitive, reactive skin. Oat extract is made from rolled oat kernels, which are then macerated with a solvent (typically, glycerin) and water.
Oat extract has an excellent skin-safety record — it is gentle, natural, and well-tolerated by most skin types — and so many benefits that it seemed to be the perfect fit for lotions, serums, essence etc
BENEFITS
Hydration for dry and dehydrated skin
They help retain valuable water needed to keep our skin healthy and hydrated. Oats contain phospholipids, a natural component of our skin cell walls, as well as a carbohydrate called oat β-glucan that, from a chemical point of view, is akin to hyaluronic acid and behaves in a similar way too.
Barrier protection and repair for sensitive skin
Oat extract possesses skin-barrier-repairing Omega 5 and 6 fatty acids. And, during the extraction process, the mucilage obtained works wonders on sunburn. It’s very fast-acting, bringing instant relief to irritated skin; it boasts added antiviral and antifungal activity, too.
Collagen & free radical protection
Oat extract is also bursting with sterols, which help with collagen protection and synthesis. And it packs a powerful antioxidant punch, namely Vitamin E, to help protect skin against free radical damage.
