Q: What are the benefits of colloidal oatmeal in skincare?
A: Colloidal oatmeal is made by grinding oat grain, or Avena sativa, into a fine powder. It is a natural ingredient that can soothe and soften the skin.
FDA officially categorized colloidal oatmeal as a skin protectant in 2003. It acts as an emollient to the itchy, dry, or irritated skin. It contains both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These beneficial properties are due to avenanthramides, a group of plant chemicals found in oat kernels.
Colloidal oatmeal is used to alleviate symptoms of a broad range of skin conditions, including sensitive skin, eczema, severe dry skin, mild burns, and chickenpox.
As you may have already known, the recent mask-related skin irritation has been bothering a lot of people. This condition can be alleviated by colloidal oatmeal containing skincare too
Dr. Tan
