7. You’ll Have a Great Skin Care Tool on Hand
And finally, you don’t necessarily have to eat oatmeal to get some of the benefits. Have you ever noticed how many skin care products contain oats? That’s because finely ground, or colloidal, oats have long been known to reduce inflammation, irritation, and itchiness of the skin.
There are plenty of recipes for homemade oatmeal face masks containing other ingredients like honey, egg yolk, yogurt, and coconut oil. How you make yours depends on your ultimate goal. If you are looking for exfoliation, you will probably leave the oats whole. If you are hoping to reduce the symptoms of eczema or other skin irritation, ground oat power may work better.