If you’ve ever dealt with any type of skin sensitivity—you’ve likely reached for an oatmeal bath. But there is a new botanical player in the skincare world that takes the benefits of the humble oat even further: Green Oat Grass.
The Green Oat Grass is harvested while the plant is still young and vibrant. This "milky" stage of the Avena sativa plant is packed with bioactive compounds that make it a powerhouse for soothing and repairing the skin.
This is exactly why we formulated our Soothing Bakuchiol Day Serum with a concentrated extract of Green Oat Grass; we wanted to combine the age-defying power of Bakuchiol with the immediate, clinically-proven calming effects of the "milky" oat plant to ensure your skin stays resilient all day long.
Research published in the Archives of Dermatological Research demonstrated that these compounds significantly reduce the "itch-scratch" cycle by calming neurogenic inflammation.
Green Oat Grass is also a rich source of Beta-Glucans, which are long-chain sugar molecules that act like a "second skin." Beta-Glucans are deep-penetrating humectants. They don't just sit on top of the skin; they help repair the skin barrier and stimulate collagen production.
A study in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology found that oat-derived extracts (including the straw and sprout) modulate the expression of proteins like filaggrin, which is essential for a strong, healthy skin barrier.
Green straw/grass is exceptionally high in the Silica content. Silica is a key component in the production of collagen. Topically, it helps to smooth the skin’s texture and provide a gentle "blurring" effect, while internally helping the skin retain its structural integrity.
Scientific References
Sur, R., et al. (2008). "Avenanthramides, polyphenols from oats, exhibit anti-inflammatory and anti-itch activity." Archives of Dermatological Research.
Reynertson, K. A., et al. (2015). "Anti-inflammatory activities of colloidal oatmeal (Avena sativa) contribute to the effectiveness of oats in treatment of itch associated with dry, irritated skin." Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.
Ilnytska, O., et al. (2016). "Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa) Improves Skin Barrier Through Multi-Therapy Activity." Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.
Perrelli, A., et al. (2018). "Biological Activities, Health Benefits, and Therapeutic Properties of Avenanthramides: From Skin Protection to Treatment." Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity.