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“It is a natural product with an excellent safety record that works through anti-inflammatory pathways.”
So what makes colloidal oatmeal a skin-ameliorating drug and regular oatmeal just… breakfast?
What is colloidal oatmeal?
The best comparison is oat milk."
The resulting salve, he adds, acts as a natural emollient that’s applied topically.
What are the benefits of colloidal oatmeal?
“The biggest benefit is that it helps the skin retain moisture.
When applied to the skin, colloidal oatmeal reinforces the protective skin barrier,” Dr. Rodney says.
But in addition to acting as an emollient, its anti-inflammatory properties soothe dry or irritated skin.
According to Spinnato, “much more” includes redness, acne, and psoriasis.
(In other words, keep wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.)
Should anyone avoid using colloidal oatmeal?
Colloidal oatmeal is one of the skin-friendliest ingredients available.
“I can’t think of any cons,” Dr. Hartman tellsAllure.
Dr. Rodney concurs: “There are no real cons to the product,” she says.
If there are no reactions, she says, you should be able to use it safely.
What kind of skin-care products include colloidal oatmeal?
There’s really no limit to all the types of products in which you may find colloidal oatmeal.
“Add whole, uncooked oatmeal to a blender, food processor, or grinder.
Dr. Rodney says that’s a great way to calm sunburns and rashes.
As for which carrier oils to use, Spinnato says colloidal oatmeal plays well with sunflower oil andcoconut oil.
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