Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
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.
Regulatory Flags
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.
Compliance Tools
Check Colloidal Oatmeal Extract compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Colloidal Oatmeal Extract in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Colloidal Oatmeal Extract in your formulation.