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The thought of oatmeal likely conjures up a picture of a creamy, fiber-rich breakfast that helps you start your day in the best way possible!
But what you may be less away of is that oatmeal is wonderful when applied directly to the skin too. When you apply oatmeal externally to your skin, your skin simply drinks it up and you’ll be surprised by just how healthy, happy and hydrated your skin appears in a very short time.
Colloidal oatmeal is a very finely ground form of oats, perfect for boosting skin health. In this article we’ll let you in on all the wonderful skin benefits humble oats has to offer, so get comfy and keep reading!
Reduces inflammation to clear up blemishes
Oatmeal is a wonderful natural acne remedy, because it helps to soak up excess oil in the skin, perfectly balancing sebum levels. This prevents clogged pores and those resulting, frustrating blemishes.
Oatmeal also contains zinc, a mineral that is wonderful for reducing inflammation associated with breakouts while helping to kill acne causing bacteria.
Soothes and calms itchy, irritated skin
If you have a very sensitive skin that tends to flare up at absolutely everything you apply to it, then oatmeal may just become your new best friend!
Natural anti-inflammatory properties in oatmeal help to reduce inflammation, often associated with red, itchy and irritated skin.
Skin irritation can also be due to a high pH level in the skin, but oatmeal helps to restore your pH levels to normal, which in turn helps to soothe and calm the skin.
Provides excellent hydration
Hydrated skin is happy skin and the key to youthful, vibrant skin too!
Oatmeal has a mild pH, making it ideal as a natural moisturizer for all skin types. It helps to form a barrier on the skin to lock moisture in and keep pollutants out.
Its anti-inflammatory benefits help to add that soothing feel along with a deep dose of hydration for dewy, glowing and comfortable skin.
Has natural exfoliating benefits
Exfoliation helps to slough off dead skin cells that can contribute to a dull appearance, as well as clog the pores, however if you have a very sensitive skin then many exfoliators may not have worked very well for you.
Oatmeal contains compounds called saponins which help to remove dead skin cells very effectively, however it is super gentle and can even be used on a daily basis!
Find this wonderful soothing and nourishing ingredient in our sultry Sandalwood and Vanilla Moisture Cream, as well as in our wonderfully refreshing and brightening Lemon Oatmeal Cleansing Gel.