This trial aimed to evaluate Oat® COM’s effectiveness in reducing skin greasiness and imparting a luxurious, silky feel.
Oat COM Skin Trial 1
Trial Overview
Methodology
- A half-face, double-blind comparison between a placebo cream (without Oat® COM) and a test cream containing 3% Oat® COM.
- Subjects: 22 participants
- Duration: Tested over a period of 5 minutes
Key Findings
A significant observation was the subjects’ clear perception that the test cream was less greasy during application, and this sensation persisted even after full absorption into the skin.
This observation confirms Oat® COM’s enhanced ability to bind oil compared to traditional colloidal oatmeal. In practical applications, this property improves the textural qualities of oil-based creams, leading to faster absorption and a less greasy feel on the skin.
Surprisingly, the trial showed only a minimal difference in moisturisation results between the two creams. The base cream was designed to be highly moisturising and it was anticipated that Oat® COM might decrease perceived moisturisation, however the opposite effect was observed.
This positive outcome is most likely attributed to the high beta-glucan levels present in the oat variety used in Oat® COM.