6 Effects of Oatmeal in Beauty and Health Protection
Although not very popular in our country, oatmeal is a well-known name in western countries, especially breakfast. However, oatmeal is slowly gaining popularity in our country due to its contribution to health care. Not only health care, but oatmeal also has many beauty benefits. You would be surprised to know that oatmeal has been used in beauty treatments since ancient times. Oatmeal was a significant ingredient in ancient Egyptian and Arabian beauty practices. So let’s find out how to include oatmeal in your daily health and beauty routine.
Oatmeal in beauty
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To get rid of acne –
Oatmeal has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It absorbs excess oil from the skin, eliminates bacteria, and eliminates acne.
Relieves dry skin –
Oats are very useful in removing dirt and dryness of the skin. Oatmeal rich in polysaccharides removes dead skin cells and makes the skin soft and radiant. Oatmeal also helps to get rid of dry skin diseases like eczema, rash.
Soak 1/2 cup oatmeal in milk and soften it. Mix a ripe banana and apply it to the face. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash it off. Enjoy soft, supple, radiant skin.
Skin Lightening-Brightening –
Regular use of oatmeal improves skin tone and texture and makes the skin healthier.
Natural Cleanser –
Oatmeal contains a substance called saponin, which helps in deep cleansing, smoothing, and softening of the skin.
Take one teaspoon of oatmeal in the palm of your hand and add a small amount of water to it; press the hand a little. When it becomes soft, apply it to the face and leave it for 3-5 minutes and massage it. You can use it instead of a chemical cleanser.
Soak the oatmeal in water and tap it. Oatmeal can be bottled and refrigerated and used as kinging milk.
Moisturizer –
Beta-Glucan from oatmeal reaches deep into the skin and regulates skin moisture balance.
Leave one tablespoon oatmeal, 1/2 teaspoon honey, a small amount of milk 5-10. When it becomes soft, apply it to the face. After 15 minutes, rinse with plenty of water.
Oatmeal is beneficial not only for facial skin but also for hair care.
Controls dandruff –
Oatmeal removes excess oil and dirt from the scalp, controls dandruff, and relieves itching of the scalp.
Helps in hair growth –
Oatmeal contains a lot of zinc, iron, magnesium, potassium, which helps in hair growth.
Oatmeal for health protection
It helps to reduce cholesterol
Oatmeal contains a lot of fiber that helps reduce the body’s low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (known as harmful cholesterol). As a result, it is instrumental in controlling high blood pressure and heart disease.
It helps to relieve constipation.
Oatmeal fiber increases digestive energy, helps increase stool volume, and relieves constipation.
It helps to lose weight.
Oatmeal swells in the stomach. Help reduce appetite. It helps to lose weight by lowering cholesterol in the body.
Diabetes control and cancer prevention
Oatmeal controls blood sugar levels. Eating oatmeal 5-6 times a week contains 39% of type 2 diabetes.
Whole grains in oatmeal help reduce the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. Boil oatmeal in hot water boiled in the oven for 5-10 minutes. When it becomes thick, take it down. You can add a little salt to taste. If you want, you can make oatmeal khichuri by adding various spices. Or you can add oatmeal milk and fresh fruits to the oatmeal. You can find oatmeal in super shops like Agora or Mina Bazar.
Add oatmeal to your daily routine. Stay healthy. Beautiful too.