Absolutely, oatmeal is great on the face. I prefer the feel of the jojoba beads but do use oatmeal when I am out of them. We always have oatmeal in our cupboards, or should as it is also a great breakfast too. The kind that takes 25 minutes to cook not the 'pour water on it' and eat it 3 minutes later. Good point on the light touch. Gentle does do it better.