Why oats are good for the skin

2 weeks after using ○○○ moisturizer

Dry and red skin as shown in the left photo

As shown in the photo on the right (Day 14)

If you soothe and moisturize your skin

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You really need to pay close attention to this ○○○ ingredient.

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A classic dermatological treatment, but not as well-known as one might think.

#oatmeal Let's find out about it.

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Bathing with oatmeal (oat) powder is

Even in dermatology textbooks

This is a treatment method recommended for patients with dermatitis to alleviate itching.

The method for taking a bath using colloidal oatmeal involves dissolving oatmeal powder in warm water and bathing for about 15-20 minutes, as follows.

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Oatmeal is an ingredient approved by the FDA as a skin protectant in 2003.

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beta-glucan , Vitamin E, Because it is richer in plant-based oils and amino acids compared to other grains, it helps moisturize the skin, and

In particular, symptoms such as itching and a burning sensation improve.

natural surfactants saponin It is also helpful for skin cleansing.

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Oatmeal, a classic among classics that has been used in dermatology since 1945

The reason it has recently garnered attention again is precisely this. #Microbiome That is the reason.

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If you apply oatmeal moisturizer to your skin

Oatmeal acts as a prebiotic on the skin

The diversity of the skin flora increases and

Research results showing that it leads to healthier skin were published in 2020.

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Despite these effects, the fact that whole oatmeal is recognized for therapeutic purposes in dermatology can be considered 'exceptional' in terms of safety.

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because Natural ingredients

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In addition to active ingredients, it also contains toxic ingredients.

It is not easy to determine the effective concentration

✔Because it can spoil due to mold during the natural storage process

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This is because unintended side effects may occur.

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One of the typical side effects is...

The most representative symptoms of an allergic phenomenon called "Type 1 hypersensitivity" are urticaria or anaphylaxis.

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In the case of oatmeal, the risk as an allergen is considered low compared to other food-derived ingredients.

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However, even if an academic conclusion has been reached among experts that it is safe

It is not safe for all skin types.

If the skin barrier is weak

Continuously absorbing even mild allergens increases the likelihood of skin irritation.