Colloidal Oatmeal
INCI: Beta-Glucan, Oatmeal, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Oat Kernel Extract
Also known as: Beta-Glucan, Oatmeal, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Oat Kernel Extract
Form of oatmeal used in cosmetics Can help soothe skin
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What Is Colloidal Oatmeal?
Colloidal oatmeal is a form of oatmeal used in cosmetics and skin care products. It is produced by finely grinding oats, then boiling them.
Research shows avenathramides, potent types of antioxidants found in oats (and colloidal oatmeal), can help soothe skin. A high concentration of beta-glucan and starches in colloidal oatmeal also mean it has water-binding properties and is an effective skin protectant. In fact, the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) categorizes colloidal oatmeal as a skin protectant, allowing it to be listed as an active ingredient on skin care products.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
- Food and Drug Administration. CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. [Internet] [Cited April Available from: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm?fr=347.50
- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2010, issue 9, pages 1116-1120
- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, February 2007, issue 2, pages 167-170
Published Research
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Colloidal oatmeal: FDA-approved skin protectant J Drugs Dermatol, 2015
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