Ingredient

Colloidal Oatmeal

Finely ground oats containing avenanthramides - compounds with clinically documented anti-inflammatory effects that calm, protect, and restore sensitive skin.

Best for
Sensitive Skin + Redness
Best to
Soothe + Protect + Calm
Recognition
FDA Skin Protectant
Use
AM + PM

What is it

What is Colloidal Oatmeal?

Colloidal oatmeal is finely ground oats suspended in liquid, recognized by the FDA as a skin-protectant ingredient with established benefits for sensitive and reactive skin. It contains a unique combination of starches, beta-glucans, and antioxidant polyphenols called avenanthramides with documented anti-inflammatory effects that reduce redness, calm irritation, and form a protective film on the skin's surface.

Benefits

What does Colloidal Oatmeal do for your skin?

Colloidal oatmeal forms a protective film that locks in moisture and shields against irritants, calm inflammation and reduce visible redness. Key actions include:

Soothes irritated, reactive, and inflamed skin
Forms a protective barrier that locks in moisture
Reduces the appearance of redness and visible irritation
Supports recovery of compromised or post-procedure skin
Calms itching and discomfort in eczema-adjacent skin

How to use

How does Colloidal Oatmeal fit your routine?

Colloidal oatmeal is found in gentle cleansers, soothing moisturizers, and barrier repair products for daily morning and evening use. It is particularly valuable as a soothing barrier-support layer during active ingredient use or following procedures.

Who should use it

Who should use Colloidal Oatmeal?

Ideal for sensitive, reactive, eczema-adjacent, rosacea-prone, and post-procedure skin. One of the gentlest ingredients in skincare with no known contraindications.

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