{"title":"Oatmeal","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOatmeal \u003cbr\u003eComfort Food for Sensitive Skin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is Oatmeal?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOats \u003cem\u003e(Avena sativa)\u003c\/em\u003e are whole grains harvested from the oat plant. After harvesting, the outer hulls are removed in a rotating drum using centrifugal force, leaving behind the oat kernels, known as groats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese groats are then gently heat-treated in a process called kilning. Kilning removes excess moisture, stabilizes the natural fats in the grain, and prevents rancidity, while also giving oats their familiar, warm, nutty aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, the groats are processed depending on the final use. For oatmeal (rolled oats), the groats are steamed and flattened into soft flakes. While oats are the whole grain, oatmeal refers to the processed forms we cook with — such as rolled oats or steel-cut oats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough oats were once considered little more than animal feed, they became a staple food in the mid-1800s, thanks to Ferdinand Schumacher. Often called “The Oatmeal King,” he was the founder of a company that eventually became Quaker Oats, selling oatmeal as a hearty breakfast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong before modern skincare, oatmeal was also valued for its ability to soften, calm, and protect the skin. For centuries, finely ground oats have been used in beauty bars and baths to gently exfoliate, soothe irritation, and support healthy skin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy We Use Oatmeal\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use oatmeal, also known as rolled oats, in our organic bath teas because it is one of the most skin-soothing, gentle, and universally tolerated plant ingredients available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOatmeal is \u003cstrong\u003enaturally rich in compounds that calm inflammation \u003c\/strong\u003eand reduce itching, making it especially helpful for dry, sensitive, or easily irritated skin. Many people still remember the comfort of an oatmeal bath for chickenpox or itchy rashes, and for good reason: oatmeal works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOats naturally contain \u003cstrong\u003esaponins\u003c\/strong\u003e — gentle, soap-like compounds that create a mild foam when mixed with water. These natural cleansers help lift away dirt, impurities, and excess oil without harshness, which is why oats are often chosen for sensitive, easily irritated, or acne-prone skin. In bath teas, oats disperses into the water to create a soothing, milky soak that comforts stressed or reactive skin without stripping moisture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOatmeal in a Bath Tea\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used in a bath tea, oatmeal disperses into warm water to create a calming, skin-comforting soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOatmeal baths are especially helpful for itchy, inflamed, or compromised skin. The oats help reduce inflammation, soften dry skin, and form a protective film that supports the skin’s natural barrier. Natural saponins gently cleanse the skin, while the warm bath itself enhances relaxation and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eKey Benefits in a Bath\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoothes Itching \u0026amp; Irritation: \u003c\/strong\u003eHelps ease itching and redness from irritated skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, rashes, and bug bites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisturizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forms a protective film, helping the skin retain moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle Cleansing: \u003c\/strong\u003eNatural saponins in oats provide mild cleansing,  making it great for sensitive or acne-prone skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeeply Comforting: \u003c\/strong\u003eEnhances the calming effects of a warm soak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the reasons oatmeal has been trusted for generations is its exceptional gentleness. When dispersed in bath water, oats soften and comfort the skin without irritation, even for the most delicate skin types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes oatmeal especially well-suited for sensitive skin and young skin, which is why we include it in our\u003cstrong\u003e Baby Me Bath Tea \u003c\/strong\u003eto help soothe dryness and calm irritation from the very beginning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOur Oats\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe source our USDA-Certified Organic oats locally from \u003ca title=\"Stutzman's Farms Millersburg, Ohio\" href=\"\/blogs\/faq\/why-we-use-stutzman-farms-oat-products?\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStutzman Farms\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/a\u003e an Amish farm in Ohio, where oats are milled using traditional methods. This careful processing helps preserve the natural integrity and skin-soothing qualities that make oatmeal such a trusted ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"baby-me-bath-herbs-and-herbal-washcloth","title":"Tea: Baby Me! Bath Herbs and Herbal Washcloth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA calming mix of organic botanicals that helps settle fussy babies and supports even the most delicate skin. 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