Oatmeal is one of the few ingredients with a long and extensive history in the cosmetic world (over 4000 years) and is still considered a beauty hero today, especially for sensitive and reactive skin. Discover our 10 reasons to fall in love with oat extract.
Oat extract is obtained through a maceration process, from the grain, with a mixture of water and a solvent (usually glycerin). Also known by its scientific name Avena Sativa, oats are a natural ingredient that has an excellent cosmetic track record both in terms of skin tolerability and success in treating a myriad of skin problems. But what makes this ancient remedy so special? Let's find out…
- Oats contain phospholipids, a natural component of our skin's cell walls. They help retain the water already present in the skin to keep it healthy and hydrated.
- This traditional ingredient is also packed with sterols, which stimulate collagen formation.
- Oats have powerful antioxidant properties. Thanks to their high vitamin E content, they help protect the skin against damage caused by free radicals.
- Oats are incredibly soothing for the skin and, if that weren't enough, they are also antiviral and antifungal.
- Oat extract is an important source of Omega 5 and 6 – fatty acids that repair the skin barrier.
- It also provides instant relief to irritated skin and can be used as a mask for a quick, very soothing remedy.
- Oats are well tolerated by almost all skin types.
- Oats contain a carbohydrate called β-glucan, which, chemically speaking, is very similar to hyaluronic acid, and its effect on the skin is similar.
- During the extraction process, the obtained mucilage works wonders to soothe and repair sunburn.
- Oat extract is one of the star ingredients of DARA’S WATER, our new non-micellar cleansing water. What's more, the extract we have selected is made exclusively for us, which means it contains no added preservatives, and we obtain the optimal concentration of oats.
