Oat extract oat is obtained from the seeds of Avena sativa. It belongs to the family of plant-based soothing ingredients and is one of the few traditional ingredients that dermatological research has studied extensively, precisely identifying the molecules responsible for its effect.
There are three groups, and each performs a different function. Avenanthramides, polyphenols characteristic of this cereal and found in very few other plants, reduce the skin's response to irritating stimuli. Beta-glucans form a film that retains water on the surface. Starches create the unmistakable velvety feel of oat products, which is not just a matter of perception but a real reduction in friction.
It is suitable for dry skin and reactive skin and for the itchy sensation associated with dryness, especially on the body, where the area to be treated is large and the skin generally receives less attention than the face. It is used in shower products and body creams every day.
In extract form, avenanthramides are concentrated and soluble, which makes it possible to incorporate them into lightweight textures and rinse-off products while maintaining a pleasant feel, without the roughness that dispersed powders leave on the skin. This is why an oat shower gel or body cream can be used every day all over the body—and a soothing product works to the extent that it is used consistently.
