Oat Extract Oat (Avena sativa) is a light-green annual grass with a bushy root. Oats originated in England, France, Poland, Germany, and Russia but are now cultivated worldwide. The fruit, leaves, stem, and seeds are are used. Oats are often consumed as part of the diet and are a good source of protein, fat, and fiber. Oats are a great source of beta-glucan, which is a soluble fiber. Beta-glucan is thought to be responsible for the cholesterol-lowering effects of oat. Oat also contains alpha-tocotrienols. Oat is a member of the Poaceae/Gramineae family. Since oat is a dietary fiber, it influences the regularity of bowel movement. Oat is often used for disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder, kidney, and cardiovascular systems. It is used for constipation, diarrhea, rheumatism, throat and chest complaints, fatigue, hypertension, lowering uric acid levels, and in tonics. Oat is said to have sedative, and diuretic effects. Food Sources Oats are usually very well tolerated. However, because of the high fiber content, they cause increased frequency of defecation, iriitation, gaseous distention, and flatulence. To minimize side effects, doses should be slowly titrated to the desired level. Adverse reactions typically subside with continued use. Oats extract has great cosmetic benefit and even helps with pimplesThis extract is of great benefit to the skin and has been successfully used for the treatment of skin problems and disorders such as acne, pimples, blemishes, eczema, dermatitis, shingles and herpes. Oats Benefits of oats extract in skin care productsIt has great anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory properties and has been used extensively in cosmetic preparations for many years. Oats extract is especially used in products that have a moisturizing and anti-aging effect, as well as in products that are used to alleviate acne, pimples and to treat problem skin. The main constituents of oats extract are saponins (avenacosides A and B, avenacin) and polyphenols. Although the cosmetic use of oats in folklore is firmly entrenched and has stood the test of time, it has been proven in modern cosmetics to offer very valuable properties and yield excellent results. Classification of oats as a cosmetic ingredientAvena sativa kernel meal is a coarse meal obtained by grinding the kernels of oats, Avena sativa. It is classified as a biological product and is used as a bulking agent and absorbent. It is also known as oat meal and oatmeal powder.