Have you heard? Oatmeal is one of the most soothing ingredients for your skin. It plumps, hydrates, and quells irritation, making it a particularly good choice for people with sensitive skin. It also has cooling properties, so it feels great to apply. Ready to get out of the red? Check out our 10 favorite products with the ingredient ahead.
If you have dry or sensitive skin but love using face masks, try this First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Instant Oatmeal Mask ($24). The oatmeal is both gentle and hydrating.
This Mario Badescu A.H.A. Botanical Body Soap ($8) does double duty: the papaya and grapefruit extracts help exfoliate, while oatmeal soothes the skin.
It's far more than just face cream with pretty packaging: Tatcha's The Indigo Cream Soothing Skin Protectant ($85) is infused with oatmeal to seal in moisture and prevent irritation and itching.
The Amazonian white clay in this Kiehl's Since 1851 Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask ($33) will give your skin the deep clean it's been craving but is also spiked with oatmeal to ensure your skin remains calm and hydrated.
This It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser Skin-Transforming Hydrating Cleansing Serum ($28) is a cleanser and serum in one, so you can wash your face without stripping it of its natural oils.
This Naturally Serious Mask-Imum Revival Hydra-Plumping Mask ($42) lives up to its name. Thanks to the oatmeal-infused formula, it hydrates, plumps, and soothes.
For especially sensitive types, Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Toner ($21) relieves redness and soothes oily skin.
The name says it all — this First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration ($30) works wonders for those with dry skin.
There's a good reason so many people swear by Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare's Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel ($88): even though it's packed with exfoliating acids, it's also got a hit of soothing ingredients like oatmeal to make sure this potent formula won't cause irritation.
Besides smelling delicious, the Kiehl's Since 1851 Deluxe Hand & Body Lotion With Aloe Vera & Oatmeal ($22) feels incredibly luxurious. It also comes in two other scents, grapefruit and coriander.