Oatmeal or oatbran has been valued for its soothing and absorbent properties for hundreds of years, and these benefits also make it ideal for products designed for redness-prone, sensitive or irritated skins, as well as those suffering from allergies, insect bites, psoriasis and sunburn. The ingredient also absorbs excess oil, reduces redness and heals spots, whilst providing thickening benefits to formulations, and it even provides a tautening effect on loose, sagging skin. It is therefore used in body care, face masks, hand creams, moisturisers, soaps and suncare.

Dweck, Anthony. Handbook of Natural Ingredients (Dweck Books 4) . Dweck Data. Kindle Edition.

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