Oat oil is extracted from the kernels of oat by involving a tender process that helps to retain all the essential components. It is a natural skin emollient. It has high content of antioxidants, essential fatty acids and phospholipids. The research shows that oat oil has vitamin E and lipids which helps to soften the skin, hydrates and protects skin. The oil has natural emulsifiers which are used to form lotions and creams. The oil is a clear liquid producing mild natural odor. It is used in cosmetics, skin and hair products.

History

Along with historical use and modern research, it shows that the oats as well as its products has remarkable skin benefits. Before 2000 years ago, though oats was cultivated as a source of food, the ancients of Roman Empire found the topical benefits of oats. Oat oil has numerous properties providing anti-oxidants and omega fatty acids. This oil is used in sun care products, moisturizers, cosmetics and other products. With the process of ethanolic extraction, it contains a whole lipid matrix and phytoactives. The oil is purified and filtered after extraction which is then packaged and stored.

Health benefits of Oat oil

The oil extraction from the gentle process helps to unaltered biological values. It has antioxidants, natural emollients and essential fatty acids. This oil is used in making facial oils, creams, lotions, balms and salves. It possesses soothing and healing properties.

1. Satiety

The oat oil helps to release satiety hormones, CCK, PYY and GLP-1 which makes us to eat less and feel fuller.  GLP-2 stimulates the intestinal cells growth which has positive effect on free fatty acids and sugar in blood. It could be a perfect dietary supplement which helps to lower intake of energy. The study shows that high presence of satiety hormone is associated with lower energy intake and satiety. The preparation of food with oil makes us full for long period of time and prevents overeating. (1)

2. Glucose intolerance

The oil of soy, oat and canola was tested for the glucose intolerance. The people with high level of blood glucose are more prone to diabetes. The test was made of the blood sugar sample with a drink which contains about 75 grams of glucose. The study shows that it did not form nausea which is related with the test of glucose intolerance. (2)

3. Skin health

Oat oil is loaded with essential fatty acids and vitamin E so it is used as a natural moisturizer. The study shows that it is not harmful for the skin. It was used in sunscreen and moisturizing products. It has anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory properties due to which it is used in anti-allergen and anti-aging ointments and creams.

4. Hair health

It has antioxidants, essential fatty acids and Vitamin E which helps to maintain shine and moisture of the hair. It is used in hair oils, serums and hair conditioners.

5. Used in cosmetics

In dry form, it is used in powdered cosmetics because of enhancing and skin moisturizing properties. it is also used in lipsticks and foundations as emulsion based.

Uses     

• It is used to soothe and nourish damaged and sensitive skin.
• It assists elasticity of hair and skin.

Precautions                                                                                                 

• The people allergic to oats should not use this oil.
• Consult the doctor before using by the people having health problems.

Oat oil facts

Oat oil is the oil which is extracted from the oat kernels with a gentle process retaining a vital components. It has high content of antioxidants with Vitamin E. Due to high content of natural emollients and essential fatty acids; it softens, smoothens and hydrates the skin. It is used in both hair and cosmetic products. Due to its stability, it performs as an emulsifier. This oil is clear having mild and natural odor. It has high content of glycolipids, phospholipids and free from trans fatty acids.

References:

https://www.naturalsourcing.com/product-literature/NS_info_oat_oil.pdf

http://www.ehow.com/info_8250633_oat-oil-uses.html

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