Colloidal Oatmeal
We look for this
Avena Sativa · Oat Kernel Extract · Oat Kernel Oil
Finely milled whole oat, the only ingredient of its kind the FDA recognises as an OTC skin protectant.
- What it does
- Soothing
- Our take
- Boring, cheap and genuinely effective on itch, eczema and irritated skin. It's what to reach for when a routine has gone wrong, and it's safe enough for a baby.
- Suitable from
- Tween, 8+ · Teen, 13+ · Young adult, 20+ · Middle aged, 40+
- Best for
- Redness & sensitivity · Barrier repair · Dryness & hydration · Aging & firmness
- Skin types
- Sensitive · Dry · Any skin
What we read
- FDA OTC skin protectant monograph · reviewed Sep 2026
Every other ingredient, with the same treatment.
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