Ground Oats Facial Cleanser

This ground oats facial cleanser gently scrubs the skin.  Use about twice a week for good exfoliation.

Ground Oats Facial Cleanser Ingredients

• 1 cup of oats – ground in a food processor or blender
• 1 cup of dried sea clay powder (bentonite)
• 1 cup of finely ground sea salt
• 2 Tbsp of jojoba or coconut oil
• water

Ground Oats Facial Cleanser Instructions

Mix the three ingredients together and store in a sealed glass jar.  For use, mix one Tbsp with an equal amount of water.  Stir into a paste, scrub onto face, rinse off.

Some Research

• Colloidal oatmeal (Avena sativa) has been used for centuries as a topical treatment for various skin conditions and was used in a blind study on twenty-nine female subjects with mild to moderate itching on their dry lower legs. The oatmeal significantly improved skin dryness, texture, and itch intensity.  From:  Michelle Garay, M. S., Judith Nebus, M. B. A., & Menas Kizoulis, B. A. (2015). Anti-inflammatory activities of colloidal oatmeal (Avena sativa) contribute to the effectiveness of oats in treatment of itch associated with dry, irritated skin. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 14(1), 43-48.
• Active colloidal oatmeal moisturizer showed effectiveness in this randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical study. From:  Kalaaji, A. N., & Wallo, W. (2014). A randomized controlled clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness of an active moisturizing lotion with colloidal oatmeal skin protectant versus its vehicle for the relief of xerosis. Journal of drugs in dermatology: JDD, 13(10), 1265-1268.
• In a double blind study of 100 infants, bentonite was more effective than calendula in treating diaper rash.  From:  Mahmoudi, M., Adib-Hajbaghery, M., & Mashaiekhi, M. (2015). Comparing the effects of Bentonite & Calendula on the improvement of infantile diaper dermatitis: A randomized controlled trial. The Indian journal of medical research, 142(6), 742.
• Bathing in magnesium dead sea salt improved skin texture and inflammation in those with dry skin, compared to tap water.  From:  Proksch, E., Nissen, H. P., Bremgartner, M., & Urquhart, C. (2005). Bathing in a magnesium‐rich Dead Sea salt solution improves skin barrier function, enhances skin hydration, and reduces inflammation in atopic dry skin. International journal of dermatology, 44(2), 151-157.

By: Kathy Sadowski

4/12/18

This categorized compilation of research articles does not necessarily imply that there are adequate results to demonstrate safe and/or effective human use. These statements are not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any diseases. The information at this page has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Consult a Doctor before using herbs and essential oils if you have medical conditions, are taking medications, or have questions.