Works with Panthenol, Allantoin and gentle cleansers in soothing, kid-friendly formulas.
Barrier & soothing · Established
Colloidal Oat
INCI: Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract · Colloidal Oatmeal
SoothesCalms itchSupports barrier
A time-honoured, gentle soother that calms itchy, irritated and sensitive skin, trusted even for babies and eczema-prone skin.
What it is
Colloidal oat is finely-milled whole oat, rich in beta-glucans, antioxidants and soothing compounds called avenanthramides. It is one of the most trusted skin-soothers in existence, long used to calm itch, irritation and dryness, gentle enough that it is a mainstay of baby care and sensitive-skin products.
How it works
Calms itch and irritation
Its avenanthramides have a well-documented soothing, anti-itch effect, easing the look and feel of irritated, reactive skin.
Softens and supports the barrier
Its oat lipids and beta-glucans hydrate, soften and support the skin barrier, leaving skin comfortable.
The evidence
Colloidal oat is an extensively documented, gentle soothing ingredient, well regarded for sensitive, itchy and dry skin across all ages.
Worth knowing
One of the gentlest, most trusted soothers available, why it anchors SENSCERA's kids and sensitive formulas.
Evidence tiers reflect the general weight of published cosmetic-science literature on this ingredient, not a claim about any individual SENSCERA product. Cosmetic products support the appearance and condition of skin and hair; they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results vary.