A mild abrasive, finely milled oat kernel flour that is also used as a formula helper.
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Soothing
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Other functions
Abrasive,
Abrasive
Abrasives 'physically' exfoliate the skin (i.e., manually remove dead skin cells) by rubbing against its surface.
Abrasive,
Abrasive
Abrasives 'physically' exfoliate the skin (i.e., manually remove dead skin cells) by rubbing against its surface.
Absorbent,
Absorbent
Absorbent – soaks up excess oil from the skin.
Absorbent,
Absorbent
Absorbent – soaks up excess oil from the skin.
Bulking,
Bulking
Bulking – increases the volume of a product.
Bulking,
Bulking
Bulking – increases the volume of a product.
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity controlling – changes the thickness of a product.
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity controlling – changes the thickness of a product.
Origin
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Avena sativa kernel flour is a finely or coarsely milled flour obtained from oat kernels.
In skincare products, it is used as a base for face masks and as a mild abrasive in skin peelings. It also increases the volume and helps with the formulation of a product. It is a beneficial ingredient for irritated, itchy, flaky skin, or eczema-prone skin due to its antioxidant and soothing properties.
The beneficial effects of oat products on the skin are well established and you can read more about the science behind it here: Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract.
Science
1
Nader Pazyar, Reza Yaghoobi, Afshin Kazerouni, Amir Feily. Oatmeal in dermatology: A brief review. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2012, Vol 78, Issue 2138.
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