Ingredient glossary
Colloidal Oatmeal
INCI: Colloidal Oatmeal · Also: Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Worth paying for
Does Colloidal Oatmeal clash with what you already use? Check it →Strong results with strong evidence behind them. This is one genuinely worth having in a formula.
What it does
- soothing
- barrier support
- hydration
- anti itch
strong evidenceMultiple randomized and controlled trials using one percent colloidal oatmeal creams in atopic dermatitis show marked improvements in EASI scores itch microbiome diversity and barrier metrics comparable to prescription barrier creams.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- sensitive
- very sensitive
- dry
- compromised barrier
- atopic
- eczema
Approach with care
- rare oat allergy
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
Plays well with
- ceramides
- panthenol
- beta glucan
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