We’ve all known oatmeal as a quick and easy breakfast option, but the hearty ingredient has also been moonlighting as an under-the-radar skin savior for quite some time. Think about it—you’ve likely used an oatmeal paste for a sunburn at some point in your life. Well, the humble oat has gotten a lot more sophisticated over the last few years. Colloidal oatmeal and Avena Sativa extract are two ingredients that are derived from oat (also called the common oat) and are clinically proven to protect us from environmental stressors, as well as a slew of other skin concerns.
As board-certified dermatologist Dr. Tess Mauricio explains, colloidal oatmeal comes from “whole oat kernels that are finely milled with the bran,” whereas Avena Sativa extract “is common oat, a specific species of cereal grass.” The main difference between these two ingredients is the part of the plant that is processed into various products. Colloidal oat is found in the bran of the plant, whereas Avena Sativa extract comes from the stems and leaves. She reveals that “both colloidal oatmeal and Avena Sativa extract can help our skin with [their] anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, moisturizing, antibacterial, and antioxidant effects.” Both ingredients are stellar for maintaining the skin barrier’s integrity, protecting the skin from environmental stressors, and reducing redness or scaliness in the skin.
Yet we should think of the two ingredients as siblings rather than twins. That is, colloidal oatmeal is the older, wiser sibling with a wider range of skin benefits thanks to its megadose of “vitamin E, flavonoids, and phenolic acid,” says Dr. Mauricio. That’s why colloidal oatmeal is the ideal choice of the two for those with more serious skin concerns like eczema, rosacea, dermatitis, and pruritus. In contrast, Avena Sativa extract is still advantageous, but may be better suited for more general dryness or irritation.
In fact, according to a 2015 clinical trial, “colloidal oat skin-protectant lotion showed significant clinical improvements in skin dryness, scaling, roughness, and itch intensity.” We don’t know about you, but this sounds like the ideal ingredient for an upcoming fall and winter season full of dry, patchy hands and flaky cheeks.
While these ingredients are sensitive enough for those of us who suffer from intense skin-care conditions, most everyone can use this ingredient. Dr. Mauricio warns, however, “those with gluten sensitivity or allergy, people with celiac disease, and other gastrointestinal blockages [or] obstruction issues should avoid these ingredients.” And although an allergy to oat is rather rare, she explains, “some children with atopic dermatitis may also be allergic to oats.”
So how often should we apply colloidal oatmeal and Avena Sativa extract to our skin? Although there really is no way to overdo it with this ingredient, Dr. Mauricio suggests using products that contain oat twice daily. Here are eight of our favorite colloidal oatmeal and Avena Sativa extract products.
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