Colloidal Oatmeal Extract

INCI: COLLOIDAL OATMEAL EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not a discrete chemical structure — derived from Avena sativa. UNII: 8PI54V663Y
Function
Skin protectant, skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 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 (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Colloidal oatmeal extract is a safe and effective OTC skin protectant with minimal concerns; verify gluten cross-contamination for gluten-free claims and rare oat allergy risk in atopic individuals.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colloidal Oatmeal Extract safe in cosmetics?

Colloidal oatmeal extract is a safe and effective OTC skin protectant with minimal concerns; verify gluten cross-contamination for gluten-free claims and rare oat allergy risk in atopic individuals. The EU classifies Colloidal Oatmeal Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Colloidal Oatmeal Extract?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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