When talking about soothing and hydrating ingredients, some of the most common are aloe vera, shea butter, licorice, green tea and more. However, there’s another ingredient that rarely gets the attention it deserves — oat. A lot of skin and hair care products contain colloidal oatmeal due to its soothing properties.

Oat is also an excellent ingredient to include in your winter skincare routine as it hydrates the skin and keeps it soft and supple. Plus, it also absorbs excess oil making it a great ingredient for oily and acne-prone skin too. In short, oat is the superhero ingredient you need to start using RN. Ahead, four oatmeal beauty products to add to your beauty shelf right about now.

 

Dove Nourishing Secrets Indulging Ritual Body Wash with Oat Milk and Honey

Dove Nourishing Secrets Indulging Ritual Body Wash with Oat Milk and Honey

Using a nourishing body wash is important. But using one that contains harsh chemicals will rob your skin of its natural oils and make it susceptible to dryness and itchiness. A nourishing body wash like the Dove Nourishing Secrets Indulging Ritual Body Wash with Oat Milk and Honey will hydrate your skin as it cleanses, leaving it feeling softer and smoother after just one shower.

 

St. Ives Naturally Soothing Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Lotion

St. Ives Naturally Soothing Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Lotion

As mentioned earlier, oats work for both dry and oily skin types. It works as a natural moisturiser to nourish dry skin and can absorb excess oil. So, no matter what your skin type, adding oatmeal infused body lotion like the St. Ives Naturally Soothing Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Lotion to your skincare routine will leave your skin soft and glowing — even when things get rough!

 

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant

Finding a scrub for sensitive skin is not easy; most ingredients can be quite harsh for this skin type. During winter, using harsh scrubs can irritate the skin. Thus, opt for an oat infused scrub like the Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant to exfoliate as well as soothe the skin and prevent it from becoming dry.

 

Dove Healthy Ritual For Strengthening Hair Shampoo

Dove Healthy Ritual For Strengthening Hair Shampoo

Your scalp can also get susceptible to dryness, especially in winter. But thanks to the high level of sugars, lipids and vitamins in oats, It functions as a moisturiser to keep the hair shaft smooth and shiny, and it can help absorb excess oil on the scalp. The Dove Healthy Ritual For Strengthening Hair Shampoo is infused with oatmeal and honey extracts to provide deep nourishment for healthy-looking and strong tresses.