8 Benefits of Oats for Skin

Oats can make for a delicious breakfast. That is a fact but, there’s more to these grains than that. They are not just meant to be eaten. Today, oats (especially Colloidal oats) are one of the most sought-after ingredients in skin care products. Why? Because of its unique and amazing properties which can really do wonders to our skin.

Ideally suited for sensitive to ultra-sensitive skin types, oats are rich in proteins and lipids and has potent emollient properties which moisturize skin.

The following are the 8 benefits of oats for skin that we can get from using oat-based skin care products:

1. Skin protection - Oats protects and heals the skin from the damage brought by pollution and other free radicals.
2. Relieve itchy skin - It has properties which can reduce itching and inflammation (inherent in skin diseases and fungal infections).
3. Treats eczema - It is known to calm eczema and heal psoriasis.
4. Sunburn relief - Because of its moisturizing and anti-oxidant properties, it is very effective in soothing sunburn.
5. Heals fungal infections- Aside from relieving itchiness and inflammation, it also helps in healing fungal infection.
6. Skin moisturizer - Oats are rich in vitamins, minerals and lipids thus it moisturize while it hydrates the skin.
7. Exfoliant - It can also give gentle exfoliation (for those with sensitive skin) because of its texture which cleanses without the harshness.
8. UV Protection - Oats contain flavonoids that are strong UVA screens (thus it can also protect our skin from the harmful rays of the sun).

Oats can also be used for DIY masks, and other skin treatment routines which you can do at the comforts of your own home. 

You can use it as part of your bath soak (just pour a cup of plain oatmeal into your tub with warm water, add a few drops of lavender oil). You can enjoy this homemade aromatherapy solution for 15-30 minutes.

You can also use it as a face wash or a body scrub. One more thing, oatmeal also can help reduce the unsightly dirt in your hair. 

Just brush finely ground oats into your hair before washing, and it can relieve itchiness from your scalp, while it soaks up excess oils from your strands.

The next time you see a bowl of oats 
in front of you,  think of how great these tiny morsels are. 

They do not just make up for a yummy breakfast staple, they can also boost the glow of your skin and overall being!

So go ahead and take your serving of these lovely grains and enjoy all the benefits it can give you, both inside and out!

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