Oatmeal isn’t just a delicious breakfast food—it’s also a useful skincare ingredient.

There’s no better way to warm up on a chilly fall morning than with a hearty bowl of oatmeal (and a cup—or several—of coffee). Filling and delicious, the mild-tasting grain is packed with essential nutrients, making it a champion of the breakfast table. But oatmeal’s benefits extend far beyond its belly-filling capabilities. The humble breakfast staple is also a highly effective skin care ingredient with particular benefits for those with dry, stressed, or irritated skin.  

  

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What Is Oatmeal?

Oatmeal, also known as Avena sativa, is a type of grain best known for its culinary use. It’s been cultivated as a food source for humans for at least three millennia—in fact, the oldest cultivated oat grains ever discovered date back to the early Bronze Age. Throughout its extremely long history, oatmeal has also been used for various cosmetic purposes. Ancient Romans used oatmeal as a natural skin cleanser while oat flour was often used as a topical treatment for a wide range of skin concerns In skincare, the entire oat, kernel and all, is used. It’s usually ground into a fine, water-soluble powder, which is broadly known as colloidal oatmeal.

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What Does Oatmeal Do For Your Skin?

The answer to “is oatmeal good for your skin?” is a resounding yes. Oatmeal is rich in skin-friendly nutrients, including Amin Acids, antioxidants, and fatty acids. These properties make oatmeal both a healthy food and a highly useful ingredient in topical skincare formulations. Keep reading to discover two notable oatmeal benefits for skin.

 

Benefit #1:

Oatmeal Is an Effective Skin Moisturizer

One of the best-known benefits of oatmeal for skin is its ability to help hydrate and nourish dry skin. Studies show that skincare products containing oatmeal can help with hydrating skin, reducing skin dryness and associated symptoms (such as itching, flaking, and tightness).I This is especially true of colloidal oatmeal, which, when applied topically, forms an occlusive barrier on the skin, helping to prevent excessive water loss.

 

Benefit #2:

Oatmeal Can Help Strengthen The Skin’s Natural Moisture Barrier

While keeping your skin well-hydrated helps protect your skin’s natural moisture barrier, it’s also important to keep its pH well-balanced. Healthy skin has a pH of around 5.0, meaning it is slightly acidic. Most skincare products are formulated specifically to complement the skin’s natural acidity, but exposure to certain stressors can cause your skin to become imbalanced. If left untreated, this alteration in your skin’s pH can make you more vulnerable to uncomfortable skin concerns, like severe dryness and irritation.
That’s where oatmeal comes in. It’s a pH buffer, which means it helps maintain your skin’s ideal pH. This makes oatmeal an especially useful skincare ingredient for those who have stressed or irritated skin, or are prone to sensitivity.