Why do we need Oats in our Soap?

Oats? Are you serious? This is what most of us would think.

Fact is, oats are not just meant for a delicious breakfast item. It is one ingredient that is very beneficial to the skin. It contains amazing properties which can nourish and care for our skin, in a very natural way. Thus, oats in our soap can give us the following benefits:

• It can exfoliate the skin naturally
• Naturally reduces oil from skin
• Neutralizes odor
• Treats acne
• Erases dark circles
• Moisturizes skin
• Removes wrinkles
• The natural scent imparts a calming effect
• Lightens the skin tone naturally

What does Oats have that produces these benefits? It has compounds called saponins, which are natural cleansers. It also contains zinc that is known for reducing inflammation and has anti-bacterial action. Oats also has a very mild pH which can cool down the skin (that’s why it can also soothe sunburns).

Of course, all these things will not happen overnight. Regular use of an oatmeal soap will do the trick. Studies also show that any kind of irritation or itching that is due to dermatitis can be cured by using oatmeal soap regularly. It also helps in finding relief from sunburn. Apart from that, it also effectively conditions the irritated skin that arises due to exposure to poison ivy and eczema.

So the next time that you look at a bowl of oatmeal, remember that it is certainly one great beauty and skin care ingredient that can ease most of our skin problems away.

Have you ever tried using an oatmeal soap? Tell us about your experience. Will you recommend it to others? Feel free to write in the comments section.