Oats have been known for many centuries. It is widely used not only in nutrition, classical and traditional medicine, but also in cosmetology.
Due to the large amount of phytic acid, which is the strongest antioxidant, products and preparations containing oats help smooth out any type of skin, as well as maintain the required level of moisture.
The unique and complex chemical composition of this cereal has a complex effect on the skin. Starch-containing substances provide normal hydration, proteins do not allow pathogenic microbes to develop, lipids support the nourishment of the surface layers of the skin, polyoses help in regenerative processes, and polyphenols fight against inflammation.
On the basis of oat grains and cereals, various cosmetic companies produce effective lines for the care of all skin types.
This plant is especially widely used in home cosmetology. For the preparation of scrubs, masks and other nutritious and cleansing preparations use not only oat grains, oatmeal and flakes, but also bran seedlings of grains and oat straw.
Preparations and preparations made on the basis of this cereal are simply indispensable for flaky, dry and inflamed skin. They are also suitable for tired and flaccid skin.
For foot and hand care, baths are prepared from oats decoction, which not only softens the skin and natoptysh perfectly, but also provides vitamins and proteins. Let's try to make some simple and affordable recipes.
- To make the skin of the hands and feet silky need to prepare a decoction of oat grains. To do this, take 6 tablespoons of cereal, which is poured with a liter of water, boiled for ten minutes, filtered. In a warm broth, lower your arms or legs for fifteen to twenty minutes.
- For a cleansing scrub, take a glass of flakes and lightly chop. Then the pieces of oatmeal are mixed with water to obtain a viscous mixture. Before applying the scrub, the face is washed with room water and the whole face is rubbed with oatmeal (except for the area around the eyes). Then rinse the face again with warm water. This facial cleansing is carried out once a month at night.
- To refresh and soothe the skin you need to prepare a mask. Take 4 tablespoons of chopped oatmeal, which is poured 60 ml of boiling water and mix. In a thickened mass add a couple of small spoons, finely chopped, mint leaves. This mixture is applied to the face for ten to fifteen minutes, and then washed with water.
- A wrinkle mask is made from a couple of tablespoons of orange juice mixed with 100 milliliters of water. Then oatmeal is added there until a viscous mixture is obtained. This mask is applied for a quarter of an hour, and then cleaned with room water.
