Oat

Organic oat sugars

INCI name:

Avena sativa (oat) kernel extract

Part(s) used:

Seed

Anti-Ageing
Organic farming

The power of plants

The oat has been used for centuries as a food and sometimes a food staple. In traditional medicine, it is said to have fortifying and softening properties. Oat traditionally helps to fight skin dryness and soothe sensitive skin.

Skincare benefits of Organic oat sugars

In cosmetics, organic oat sugars provide exceptional skin-tightening benefits and also have the capacity to form a mesh-like structure on the skin’s surface to help promote longer wearing make-up. They also help to naturally define lashes.

Responsible sourcing

Protecting the soil and biodiversity is a longstanding commitment at Clarins. That’s why we have always given priority to plant-based active ingredients sourced from organic agriculture, grown using sustainable farming methods that respect nature and the health of the soil. Our oat sugars are organically-certified and obtained using a natural and environmentally-friendly extraction process.