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oat

Oat

Avena sativa

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Seeds

Major cosmetic aplications

Major cosmetic aplications

Extract = Humectant. Skin conditioning. Filmogen. Anti-aging. Lifting effect. Hair Conditioning, Moisturizing and repairing. Purifying. Antiseptic. Oil = Barrier function repairing. Moisturizing. Emollient. Skin Conditioning. Sensitive and/or irritated skins.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Southern Europe and Asia

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Emollient. Anti-irritation.

Curiosities

Curiosities

Oat flour has long been used in cosmetics as an ingredient of face masks and as an additive of soaps to relieve irritation and itching.