Oat Cosmetics: An Introduction to Oat Oil Prepared by Oat Cosmetics

Presented by Angus Robertson Business Development

What is Oat Lipid e

• Oat Lipid e is an ethanol extracted EcoCert natural oil

• It contains high level of important natural antioxidants including several forms of vitamin E

• It provides softening, smoothing and hydrating properties to skin and hair care products

The Benefits of Oat Lipid e

For Formulators:

• Applications: used in emulsions, creams & ointments, pressed powders and lipsticks

• Golden in appearance with a natural odour, Oat Lipid e can be easily formulated for aesthetically-pleasing products

For Manufacturers:

• Emulsifying properties• Stable at high temperatures with a naturally

high long shelf life• Low viscosity and good stability

The Benefits of Oat Lipid e

For Marketer:• A light and ‘natural’ odour• Hydrating and moisturising epidermal layers• A natural emollient • Skin barrier repair agent• An Ecocert/Cosmos natural ingredient• Price competitive when compared to similar functional oilsFor Consumer:• Hydrates, moisturises, softens and soothes the skin• Rich in Linoleic acid an essential polyunsaturated fatty acid critical for the

maintenance of the skin permeability barrier and reducing TEWL• High levels of Vitamin E to repair damaged cell membrane and maintain

skin condition• Presence of powerful avenanthramides giving anti-itch and anti-irritant

qualities• Contains saponins• No Dermal irritation and sensitivity

Lipid Class (%) composition in Oat Lipid e

Linoleic Acid in Oat Lipid e

• LA is one of the most significant lipids for the maintenance of barrier function

• Decreases scaliness and TEWL (improved barrier)

• LA is essential for the formation of the lamellar phase of the stratum corneum lipids

• LA, are important for the maintenance of the surface “acid mantle,” which, in turn, seems important for both the integrity of the permeability barrier and stratum corneum cohesion

• LA-rich oils have been shown to improve the skin barrier in EFA deficiency

Technical Support

Angus RobertsonBusiness Development, Oat Cosmetics

02380 767 228ar@oat.co.uk