![]() Other ingredients that are considered “skin protectant active ingredients” include: That’s such a low number, which leads me to think that you shouldn’t invest in a product that mentions that it includes colloidal oatmeal, but doesn’t tell you the concentration of that ingredient-it might not actually be all that much. Colloidal oatmeal is regulated by the FDA as a skin protectant active ingredient in order to be listed as an active ingredient, it must be included in a formula at a minimum 0.007 percent concentration, or 0.003 percent minimum concentration if combined with mineral oil. Studies have shown that colloidal oatmeal helps soothe itchy, inflamed skin ( Source). According to this definition, “A colloid is a solution that has particles ranging between nanometers in diameter, yet are still able to remain evenly distributed throughout the solution.” Why is colloidal oatmeal used in skincare? What is colloidal oatmeal?īasically, “colloidal” oatmeal is oatmeal that has been ground up so that it can be suspended in a formula. Today, we’ll compare three mass-marketed eczema relief lotions that each list 1 percent colloidal oatmeal as the active ingredient: Dove DermaSeries Eczema Relief Body Lotion, Eucerin Eczema Relief Body Creme, and Aveeno Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream. However, there are several brands that are marketing eczema relief lotions with the exact same active ingredient (colloidal oatmeal) at the same concentration (1 percent). So I think it makes perfect sense that colloidal oatmeal is one of the most popular products in eczema lotions. What’s not to like? Oats don’t have an offensive scent-and they hold onto moisture really well (if you’ve ever made overnight oats, you probably know how much liquid they soak up). (Note to self: Investigate the difference between lotions and creams.)Īnyway, all of this is a long-winded way of saying that I might be biased when it comes to the idea of oatmeal-powered skincare products. But recently, I’ve been thinking about another type of oatmeal: colloidal oatmeal, which is the active functional ingredient in many eczema relief lotions and creams. So to avoid embarrassment, I always make sure to I eat a big bowl of oatmeal every morning if I have time. My stomach emits loud, rumbly noises if I don’t eat breakfast.
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