Move Over, Manuka! Oats Are the New *It* Ingredient in Skincare

You’ve heard of people slathering on Manuka honey, avocado and—heck—even matcha to combat skin woes. But the new favorite pantry staple for healthy-looking skin that you might not have heard of yet? Oats. Sure, the nondescript little beige grains make a quick and easy breakfast, but they also pack a surprisingly powerful punch when processed differently and included in your daily moisturizer, serum and cleanser. They contain a range of chemical compounds—like antioxidants and enzymes—specific to oats, that moisturize, restore and strengthen the skin’s barrier over time. This combination of science and nature means that products containing prebiotic oats, like Aveeno’s Calm + Restore line, are clinically proven to soothe sensitive skin. Here, our three favorite oat-based products from Aveeno to take healthy-looking skin to the next level.