A healthy lifestyle is something all of us desire. The very first step in leading this lifestyle is incorporating healthier food habits. And when it comes to healthy food, Oats are everyone's first choice. Oats are a species of cereal grain known for their seed. It has several nutritional values, the dietary fibre (beta-glucan being the most important of that) and minerals present in oats help avert numerous dangerous conditions like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and even cancer. But apart from these, oats are also beneficial for the skin. With nutrients like Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Lipids, Polysaccharides3, oats are a great source of nourishment for the skin. These are some of the ways how oats benefit your skin: Oats are Natural Cleanser Saponins are present in Oats which act as natural cleansers and remove the dirt and oil from the pores. How to use: Soak the oats in water and use the oat milk as a cleanser and toner. Treat Dry Skin Oats exhibit direct antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which can help treat dry and irritated skin. How to use :Blend oats into a powder and then mix it with hot water to form a paste. Apply it on your skin and leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse with normal water. Helps in treating Acne Oats absorb the excess oil on the skin and help treat acne. It also contains zinc that reduces inflammation and kills the acne-causing bacteria. How to use :It can be used as both a face pack or a scrub. As a pack: Boil half a cup of oatmeal in one-third cup of water and allow it to cool. Apply the thick paste on the affected areas on the face and leave it on for about 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. As a Scrub: Take one tablespoon each of finely ground oatmeal, finely ground brown sugar, raw honey, and organic jojoba oil. Add a couple of drops each of lavender or geranium essential oil. Stir all the ingredients. Apply a small amount of this scrub on your wet face and massage in circular motions. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and then rinse with warm water Moisturize Skin Oats remove the dead skin cells and act as a natural moisturizer. The beta-glucan present in oats forms a fine film on the skin, It also penetrates deep into the skin and moisturizes the skin. How to use: Add two cups of oats with one cup of milk and 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply on the skin and leave it on for about 15 minutes. Then rinse with cool water.
