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When it comes to dry skin, it’s probably not just the flaking and peeling that stresses you out. The additional redness and irritation can make experiencing dry skin both annoying and downright uncomfortable! If all the skin balms in the world aren’t making a difference, it’s time to take serious steps toward getting relief from these skin issues.
This is where our skincare best friend, Colloidal Oat, comes in.
For ages, colloidal oats have been used to treat dry & itchy skin as well as several other skin conditions, including rashes. There’s a good reason for this — oats work well on all skin types, and it’s gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin like babies’ skin. Whether you choose products that contain oats or use oats straight from your kitchen, you can tap into a long list of benefits that your skin will love.
Benefits of Using Oats for Dry & Itchy Skin
- It keeps the skin moisturised
Moisturising dry skin should not be missed and oats are great moisturising ingredients. This is because the starches and beta-glucan in oats attract water to the skin and form a protective barrier that helps maintain a healthy moisture level, ultimately eliminating dryness and the irritation it causes. Soaps for the face and body that contain oats are perfect for those with dry or sensitive skin.
- It provides antioxidizing benefits
Oats contain polyphenols called ‘avenanthramides’ that have natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Accordingly, research shows that products containing oats exponentially improve dry skin. Some of those polyphenols even appear to provide a bit of UV protection to keep skin healthy and youthful. Look at that!
- It helps calm uncomfortable itches
You know that frustrating, uncomfortable itching that comes with dry skin. Yes, that embarrassing one. Thankfully, oats can help with that. Whether you bath with a soap or use a lotion or cream that contains oats for dry skin, the avenanthramides mentioned above can help to diminish feelings of itchiness and discomfort. Is that the sweet sound of relief I hear? Amazing!
- It soothes frustrating irritation
Along with reducing inflammation and itching, these polyphenols (avenanthramides) are great skin soothers! Using oats for dry skin can help lessen feelings of irritation. Look out for an oat-containing skincare product to treat irritated conditions like mosquito bites and sunburn.
- It diminishes redness and inflammation
Whether your inflammation is caused by dryness, a skin condition or an acne breakout, oats can help. Once inflammation and irritation are out of the picture, redness usually improves. As for redness that’s paired with acne, the saponins contained within oats have a cleansing quality that can help to clear pores and diminish breakouts.
- It aids exfoliation
Dry skin can often form a flaky top layer that traps dirt and oil beneath, often leading to blemishes and a dull complexion. When exfoliating sensitive or upset skin, you don’t want to apply just any ingredient. Fortunately, oats are perfect for the job. The cleansing saponins in oats gently slough away dry, dead skin cells on their own. No need for scrubbing (and irritating) your sensitive skin. Try using a cleansing product made with oats like the Kanda Baby Soap for super smooth-feeling skin.
- It encourages softening
Not only do oats soothe irritation, but they’re also a great solution for rough, scaly skin. Try adding oats to a warm bath to get in on all the skin-softening goodness this ingredient has to offer. This is perfect for addressing hard, dry skin on feet and uncomfortable issues like eczema or a rash.
There’s no need to struggle through dry skin conditions and let irritation, redness and discomfort take over your life. Let your skin enjoy the benefits of oats for dry, itchy skin — while you enjoy the compliments.