Is Colloidal Oatmeal Extract safe in cosmetics?
Colloidal Oatmeal Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Colloidal Oatmeal Extract
INCI: COLLOIDAL OATMEAL EXTRACT
Colloidal Oatmeal Extract (CAS Not a discrete chemical structure — derived from Avena sativa. UNII: 8PI54V663Y) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin protectant, skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not a discrete chemical structure — derived from Avena sativa. UNII: 8PI54V663Y
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Function
Skin protectant, skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA OTC Monograph skin protectant (Category I: safe and effective). Active ingredient at 1% in topical products under Monograph M016. Widely used in OTC eczema products.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Colloidal Oatmeal Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Colloidal Oatmeal Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colloidal Oatmeal Extract allowed in the EU?
Colloidal Oatmeal Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Colloidal Oatmeal Extract do in cosmetics?
Colloidal Oatmeal Extract functions as: Skin protectant, skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not a discrete chemical structure — derived from Avena sativa. UNII: 8PI54V663Y.
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