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Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour)

Colloidal oat / Finely ground oat flour

Safety Notes

Rich in avenanthramides (anti-inflammatory); beta-glucan; skin barrier support; US FDA OTC monograph: 0.007-1% as skin protectant drug; EU cosmetic use, well-tolerated; clinical evidence for atopic dermatitis; SCCS assessed for infants at ≤1% safe

Function & Common Use

Function

Active (soothing) / Skin Conditioning

Category

Active Ingredient

Common In

Sensitive skin products eczema care baby care calamine-type products

Origin

Vegetable (oats)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour) safe to use in skincare?

Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour) has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Rich in avenanthramides (anti-inflammatory); beta-glucan; skin barrier support; US FDA OTC monograph: 0.007-1% as skin protectant drug; EU cosmetic use, well-tolerated; clinical evidence for atopic dermatitis; SCCS assessed for infants at ≤1% safe

Is Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour) allowed in India?

Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour) is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour) used for in cosmetics?

Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour) functions as: Active (soothing) / Skin Conditioning. It is commonly found in: Sensitive skin products eczema care baby care calamine-type products.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
OTC drug (skin protectant) in US at 0.007-1%
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

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