Ingredient

Oatmeal Decoction

Avena sativa

Oats are renowned for their soothing qualities. We use a decoction made from oatmeal in our colour supplements, as oats are very gentle and are well-suited to the delicate skin of your face.

What is a decoction?

Decoctions are made in-house at Lush by boiling raw materials in water until half of the water evaporates. When oats are soaked like this, they become milky, and produce a concentrated liquid extract full of benefits.

What are the benefits of oatmeal decoction?

• Soothing
• Gentle
• Reduce redness

Oats contain avenanthramides, a compound produced by the plant that acts as an antioxidant and may contribute to the soothing effect of the grain when applied topically. Oats can help to reduce soreness and redness in the skin, and have been used for thousands of years for their health benefits – both externally and as a delicious and nutritious breakfast. You can read more about the benefits of oats here.

Where does Lush source oatmeal?

Lush UK* source oatmeal from a supplier in the UK.

*With several manufacturing sites across the globe, this information may vary depending on where your Lush products were made.