Oats are known to have a lot of benefits, both cosmetic and dermatological. They protect, soothe, moisturize, and cleanse the skin.

What is Colloidal Oatmeal?

Oats which are milled finely and then later suspended in gel, water, or any other liquid are known as colloidal oatmeal.

When mixed with gel or liquid, colloidal oatmeal evenly disperses, which allows it to be absorbed easily when applied to the skin.

Oatmeal and Colloidal Oatmeal – How are they Different?

Colloidal oatmeal and regular oatmeal are both basically oats. Oats are rich in Vitamin B, which helps support your nervous system. They are also an amazing source for beta-glucans.

The only difference between them is that colloidal oatmeal is ingested in the body through your skin, while oatmeal is eaten.

Beauty Benefits of Colloidal Oatmeal

Here are a few benefits of colloidal oatmeal when it comes to beauty and skincare for people with sensitive skin.

A Mild Cleanser

Oats contain a chemical compound known as saponins, which are found in the plant kingdom abundantly. When dissolved in water, saponin produces foam.  The foam works like soap by binding itself with oil molecules and grease so that it could be washed away. Since colloidal oatmeal doesn’t penetrate too deeply, the skin doesn’t get damaged or dry, which makes it excellent for people who have sensitive skin.

No More Itchy Skin

People have been using oatmeal as a home remedy for itching for a long time. Colloidal oatmeal has a group of phenolic alkaloids in them known as avenanthramides which helps relieve the itchiness in skin. It is also used to reduce inflammation and hypersensitivity of the skin.

Treats Eczema

Atopic dermatitis or eczema is a condition that often presents itself as itchy, sensitive, and dry skin. Since colloidal oatmeal reduces inflammation and itchiness, it is known to be a great treatment for eczema. Also, colloidal oatmeal traps the moisture in the skin and helps repair the damaged skin barrier.  For these reasons, I added colloidal oatmeal to Natzema for red itchy skin associated with Eczema.

Clears Acne Away

Colloidal oatmeal works wonders to debunk the bacteria that cause acne on the sensitive skin. It also absorbs too much oil, restores the skin to its normal pH level, and reduces inflammation and redness.

These are some of the many benefits of colloidal oatmeal for sensitive skin. Using colloidal oatmeal will leave your skin soft and glowing.

Colloidal Oatmeal in Zenjenskin care products

Because of the amazing soothing benefits of Colloidal oatmeal, you can find it in almost every product.  I use it as a base along with aloe vera instead of using water.  So wether you have sensitive skin or not so sensitive skin, colloidal oatmeal helps skin in many ways!

If you are suffering from itching all over your body, try a colloidal oatmeal bath.  Here’s how .