Vegetable oils, possessing a rich composition, help in the fight against many ailments and signs of aging. Today we'll look at the healing properties of oatmeal.
The product, by the way - quite scarce, is extracted from oat seeds by low-temperature extraction. Essential useful fats - oleic and linolenic acids, so necessary for the full functioning of all body systems, are contained in oatmeal in an amount of about 70%. The product is rich in other polyunsaturated fatty acids: palmitic, stearic, linoleic, as well as vitamins A and E.
Application of oatmeal
The product is used in dietary nutrition as a stimulant for the work of the liver, kidneys, digestive organs, cardiovascular system. Take oat oil for eye treatment - thanks to the presence of vitamin A, this tool helps restore the functions of the organs of vision. Dosage of the drug in the diet should be set by the doctor. Usually adults drink 2 to 3 spoonfuls of butter during a meal - it is appropriate to add the product to dishes that are not subject to heat treatment. To heat a preparation or fry it it is impossible, exactly, as well as to continue a course of treatment longer than 2 - 3 weeks.
Oatmeal oil in cosmetology
So rich in fatty acids, vitamins and trace elements make the product an indispensable tool for skin care - both young and fading. Being a natural antioxidant, oat oil slows down the aging process, moisturizes the skin, softens, smoothes and soothes it.
As a tonic component, the drug is added to serums, lotions and hair shampoos. You can do it yourself: to enrich the purchased cosmetic, just add a couple of spoons of oil inside the jar.
How to make a mask with oatmeal?
The drug can be added to any face masks, the composition of which will not be affected by the presence of oil. It is better to dilute the oatmeal with olive oil or jojoba. It is useful to apply a mask of oat flakes to the skin (dilute with water or milk to the consistency of porridge), supplementing it with oatmeal, and for the skin around the eyes, it is recommended to apply the product in its pure form. In these areas, the layer of the epidermis is particularly thin, sensitive and prone to premature aging, so feeding the area near the eyes with vitamins and antioxidants is the key to long youth. The product is well combined with honey as a component of the nutrient mask.