**Post-Sun Care Triple : Oats, Postbiotics, Aloe Vera**

Keywords: post-sun recovery, postbiotics skincare, oat extract benefits, microbiome barrier repair.

After sun exposure, skin isn’t just dealing with dryness—it’s fighting inflammation, barrier disruption, and oxidative stress. The latest dermatology research highlights two powerhouse ingredients for recovery: postbiotics and oat extract. Here’s why this duo is dominating the "skin recovery" category—and how CalmActive Oat (with Lactobacillus Lysate, Avena sativa, and Beta-Glucan) aligns with cutting-edge science. But the conversation doesn’t stop there—aloe vera, too, is claiming its spotlight in post-sun formulations.

☀️ UV Breakdown: Why Skin Needs More Than Hydration

UVB rays (the "burn" rays) attack the surface, causing redness and inflammation.
UVA rays (the "aging" rays) dive deeper, weakening collagen and accelerating aging.

While sunscreens help prevent, recovery actives are the answer to what comes after exposure.

Today we're focusing on UVB's signature damage - that angry, inflamed reaction.

Postbiotics: The Microbiome’s Soothing Signal

Postbiotics like Lactobacillus lysate are bioactive compounds derived from fermentation. They’re shown to:

Helps to reduce inflammation by modulating cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α) (1,2).
Strengthen barrier function (3,4).

Oat Extract (Avena Sativa)
Avenanthramides = anti-inflammatory relief. (5)
Beta-glucan = hydration + protection.

Synergy Alert: Postbiotics + oats create a “repair-and-restore” loop—addressing both immediate soothing and long-term resilience.

The Rise of “Recovery-Active” Ingredients

🔹 Barrier repair leads, consumers may be prioritize “barrier repair” in post-sun care. Mintel, 2024.

🔹 Interest in “skin immunity” products.

✅ Featured Ingredients in Focus:

CalmActive Oat:
Postbiotic + Fermented Oat Extract + Beta-Glucan
HydrActive 100:
Aloe vera + Lactobacillus ferment + hydration-locking synergy.

Targets Post-Sun Stress: Postbiotic power to quench post-UV inflammation. Instant relief + moisture retention.

Barrier Repair Support: Fermented oat extract strengthens skin’s moisture barrier with beta-glucan.

HydrActive 100 brings Aloe vera + Lactobacillus ferment into the mix—providing instant soothing, long-lasting hydration, and microbiome harmony.

Aloe vera’s polysaccharides are shown to:

Helps to reduce UV-induced inflammation.
Act as a humectant and boost skin hydration.

R&D Insight: This combo isn’t just calming—it’s proactively repairing sun-induced barrier damage, making it ideal for after-sun serums/moisturizers.

Key Takeaways for Product Development

Dual-action claims: “Soothes and strengthens” resonates with post-sun consumers.
Beta-glucan is a silent hero: Its support of wound-healing properties align with “recovery skincare” positioning.

Final Thought:
The future of post-sun care isn’t just about oat—it’s smart, science-driven formulas like CalmActive Oat, HydrActive 100 that address inflammation at the source.

References:

da Silva Vale, Alexander, et al. "Production, formulation, and application of postbiotics in the treatment of skin conditions." Fermentation 9.3 (2023): 264.
Kim, Yoo-Kyung, Minji Cho, and Dae-Jung Kang. "Anti-Inflammatory Response of New Postbiotics in TNF-α/IFN-γ-Induced Atopic Dermatitis-like HaCaT Keratinocytes." Current Issues in Molecular Biology 46.6 (2024): 6100-6111.
Wang, D.-Q.; Li, X.; Zhang, R.-Y.; Yuan, C.; Yan, B.; Humbert, P.; Quan, Z.-X. Effects of Investigational Moisturizers on the Skin Barrier and Microbiome following Exposure to Environmental Aggressors: A Randomized Clinical Trial and Ex Vivo Analysis. J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12, 6078. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12186078.
Jung, Ye-On, et al. "Lysates of a probiotic, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, can improve skin barrier function in a reconstructed human epidermis model." International journal of molecular sciences 20.17 (2019): 4289.
Guo, Weimin, et al. "Avenanthramides, polyphenols from oats, inhibit IL-1β-induced NF-κB activation in endothelial cells." Free Radical Biology and Medicine 44.3 (2008): 415-429.

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