Oatmeal Extract
What Oatmeal Extract is & what it does
Oatmeal Extract is obtained from oats (Avena sativa) and carries a mix of starches, proteins, beta-glucans, and antioxidant compounds. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it is valued as a soothing, conditioning, and film-forming ingredient that can help skin feel calm and comfortable. Its beta-glucan and polysaccharide content also support a hydrating, smoothing effect on the skin surface.
What does Oatmeal Extract do in skincare?
Oatmeal Extract is used as a soothing and conditioning ingredient. Its beta-glucans, starches, and antioxidant compounds can help skin feel calm, hydrated, and smooth. It also has mild film-forming and comforting properties that suit products for sensitive skin.
Is Oatmeal Extract comedogenic?
Oatmeal Extract is generally regarded as low risk for clogging pores and is often chosen for soothing, sensitive-skin formulas. Comedogenicity also depends on the overall product and your skin type. If you are acne-prone, patch testing a new product is a sensible step.
Is Oatmeal Extract natural or synthetic?
Oatmeal Extract is natural. It is derived from oats, the cereal grain Avena sativa. It carries naturally occurring starches, proteins, beta-glucans, and antioxidant compounds.
Sunscreens with Oatmeal Extract
We rate 13 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Vice cosmetics Sunwear Invisible Shield Sun Cream
95/100
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VT Cica Essence Sun SPF 50+ / Pa++++
92/100
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Heveblue Black Yuja Bean Water Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++
88/100
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Thank You Farmer Sun Project Rice Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 Broad Spectrum
80/100
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Ananya Aesthetics Clear Perfection Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+
78/100
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Isntree Yam Root Milk Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa ++++
77/100
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Sunkey No Tan Baby Mineral Sunscreen - SPF 43 With Olive Squalane + Oatmeal Extract
75/100
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Isntree Yam Root Milk Tone Up Sun Cream
75/100
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A'pieu Pure Block Mild Sun Cream Spf 32 Pa++
73/100
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Mizon Watermax Moisture BB Cream SPF 30/pa+++
72/100