Five Uses of Oatmeal for Healthy Hair and Skin

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Oatmeal is not only a common breakfast ingredient. For decades, people have used this natural product as a home remedy for sunburn and itchy skin. The primary reason is that this natural cereal contains various healthful compounds that can improve our skin’s condition. To give you a better idea, here are the beauty benefits of oatmeal.

The Beauty Benefits of Oatmeal

1. A Remedy for Itchy Skin and Scalp

One of the most common uses of oatmeal is as a home remedy for chicken pox and poison ivy rash. This is because of the avenanthramide present in oats. Basically, avenanthramide is a polyphenol compound that has the ability to reduce inflammation and soothe itchiness at the same time.
One way to use oatmeal for itchy skin or an itchy scalp is to mix powdered oats with water and apply the mixture to the affected area. You can also make an oat bath to soak your body. This treatment will not only ease your discomfort; it can also help you relax and relieve stress.

2. A Natural Cleanser and Exfoliator

Aside from avenanthramide, one of the beauty benefits of oatmeal is due to its saponin contents. This specific compound has soap-like qualities that can bind with oil from skin and other skin impurities. That’s right: oats also possess cleansing abilities.
A common face mask recipe you can try is a paste made with warm water, oats, and a teaspoon of honey. After a few minutes, you can gently rub the mixture in a circular motion to cleanse and exfoliate your face.

 3. Hydrates Dry Skin

Aside from the two compounds, oatmeal is also rich in sugar. It has carbohydrates such as starch and beta-glucans. Basically, these two substances are capable of locking the water in your skin, which helps hydrate dry skin.
Because of oatmeal’s anti-itch and moisturising effects, you can use this healthy food as a home remedy for sunburn. The combination of oats (cooked and refrigerated) and a teaspoon of aloe vera gel is a common mixture you can use to soothe sunburn.

 4. Dry Shampoo

In some occasions, we don’t have time to take a bath in the morning. Maybe we overslept or are rushing to get out the door. But, don’t let this time crunch leave you with unkempt hair. One of its many uses includes a quick hair wash.
To make a natural dry shampoo, you can mix powdered oatmeal with cornstarch or baking soda. Next, apply and massage the powdered mixture on your scalp and hair for a few minutes. Once the oil is absorbed, you can remove the powder by combing or brushing.

5. Food for Healthy Skin

Finally, the last in this list of beauty benefits of oatmeal is food for your skin. As most health experts say, the key to a youthful and radiant complexion is a healthy and well-balanced diet.
Basically, oats are rich in fibre, antioxidants (like avenanthramide), vitamins, and minerals – substances that are essential for healthy skin.
Overall, oatmeal is not just a common breakfast ingredient. This natural product has numerous health benefits that can heal and improve your body internally and externally.

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