INCI Name: Avena sativa (Oat) kernel oil

CAS Number: 84012-26-0

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EXTRACTION METHOD: cold pressed

PARTS USED: kernels

ORIGIN: United Kingdom

COMMON NAMES: Oatmeal, common Oat oil

APPEARANCE & ODOUR: clear, pale yellow to golden, fluid at room temperature to slightly viscous oil; no to very feint oat-like odour.

QUALITY: 100 % pure and natural virgin CARRIER OIL.

STORAGE CONDITIONS: Keep tightly closed, in a cool, dark place away from light.

COMPOSITION/ FATTY ACID PROFILE: 43.20% OLEIC ACID (OMEGA-9), 13.3.% PALMITIC ACID, 38.90% LINOLEIC ACID (OMEGA-6), 1.20% STEARIC ACID, 1.20% ALPHA LINOLENIC ACID. Rich in VIT. E (alpha tocopherol>13.6mg/100mg), Vitamin K (Phylloquinone > 55.6 mcg/100gm), Rich in ceramides.

Oat kernel oil absorbs slowly. Leaves no residue. Has a very rich liquid-silk feel. Rich in natural antioxidant and tocopherols. Natural effective emulsifier qualities. Natural ceramides builder

All skins but especially dry to atopic, eczema and psoriasis, irritated, damaged, inflamed, and dehydrated skins. In lotions, creams, conditioner, and shampoos. As cleansing oil. Facial masks. Care or dry, damaged, or chemically treated Hair. In Hair masks, conditioning hair serum and baths.

Use as is or blend 1 to 25% in other oil/butter, base creams/lotions, base shampoo, and conditioner. Mix with aloe vera or other active ingredients. Use with natural clays.

WELL BEING: 

• Body massages: +++
• Added to Baths products: +++

NATURAL SKINCARE: 

• Soothing, protecting, nourishing Body care: +++
• Soothing, protecting, nourishing Face care: +++
• Hair and scalp: +++  
• Nails: +++
• Mature skins ++

REPORTED PROPERTIES:

• COMEDOGENIC *:  0-1
• HYDRATING, MOISTURIZING: +++
• CICATRIZING, PROMOTE HEALTHY REGENERATION, STRENGTENING: +++ 
• CALMING: +++
• ANTI-INFLAMMATORY: ++++
• ANTIOXIDANT: +++
• ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTI FUNGAL: +++

(*)COMEDOGENIC (Causes clogging of pores) 0=NO, 1 to 2 = HARDLY, 3 to 4 = YES, 5= VERY

• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• As a rule, always perform a skin patch test before using your essential oils for the first time.
• WARNING: These properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference works or websites in aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. They are found there regularly and for many confirmed by observations in scientific circles. However, this information is given for informational purposes, it cannot in any case constitute medical information, nor engage our responsibility. For any use for therapeutic purposes, consult a doctor.