colLoidal oatmeal
For centuries, colloidal oatmeal has been a salve for itchy, dry, or irritated skin.
Colloidal oatmeal is made by grinding oat grains, or Avena sativa, into a very fine powder.
It is considered an emollient because it packs fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients shown to benefit the skin.
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Colloidal oatmeal has the following benefits:
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Moisturises - Restores moisture to dehydrated skin.
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Soothes - Oatmeal has soothing action on sensitive skin.
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Protects - Creates a protective film on upper most layer of skin.
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pH - Restores the natural pH of skin.
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Cleanses - Oat particles adhere to dirt and dead skin cells allowing them to be washed away.
Colloidal oatmeal is clinically proven to help relieve dry and sensitive skin.
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially categorised colloidal oatmeal as a skin protectant in 2003.