Colloidal Oatmeal (oat flour) is a natural ingredient and is
recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as
a skin protectant. Colloidal Oatmeal (oat flour) is rich in nutrients
including proteins, poly-saccharides and lipids and is well known for
its ability to soothe and relieve a variety of minor skin irritations
including itch. The proteins of Colloidal Oatmeal (oat flour) carry
water to skin and act as a buffering agent to help maintain
barrier integrity. The polysaccharides serve a dual function
by attracting atmospheric moisture to the skin and leaving a
protective film.