Why is oatmeal good for my skin?
-
Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Saponins, contained in oatmeal, absorb oil and sebum. Oatmeal is partially composed of lipids, including oleic, linoleic, and palmitic acids, which may help restore your skin's barrier function.
Saponins, contained in oatmeal, absorb oil and sebum. Oatmeal is partially composed of lipids, including oleic, linoleic, and palmitic acids, which may help restore your skin's barrier function. More -
RealAge answered:You probably know that oatmeal's a fiber-rich superfood that does an all-star job of sopping up cholesterol and speeding it out of the body. But do you also know that its grainy little flakes perform mini miracles when applied to skin? Oatmeal whisks away dead cells, irritation, and redness, leaving a soft, moist glow behind.
While this could be news to you, oatmeal's long been a staple among skin pros—even ancient ones. Its skin-soothing powers were known as early as 2000 BC, and to this day, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cites it as effective for relieving dryness and inflammation, including insect stings, rashes, and eczema. That's why finely powdered ("colloidal") oatmeal is sifted into soothing body soaks, moisturizers, and soaps. (Pulverizing the oats into powder makes it easier to disperse their healing goodness—and in soaks it keeps them from collecting in the bottom of the tub.)You probably know that oatmeal's a fiber-rich superfood that does an all-star job of sopping up cholesterol and speeding it out of the body. But do you also know that its grainy little flakes perform mini miracles when applied to skin?... More
