Colloidal Oatmeal
Part of our Ingredient Glossary — educational information about raw materials we may use in our products. We don't sell raw ingredients.
When I first started formulating soaps here in Maine, I kept returning to ingredients that had stood the test of time. Colloidal oatmeal is one of those treasures - oats ground so finely they become a silky powder that dissolves completely in water, creating what feels like liquid silk for your skin.
What makes colloidal oatmeal so special isn't just its incredibly fine texture, but the powerhouse of skin-loving compounds packed into each tiny particle. The beta-glucans form an invisible, breathable barrier on your skin that locks in moisture while allowing it to heal. Meanwhile, avenanthramides - antioxidants found almost exclusively in oats - work to calm inflammation and stop that maddening itch that comes with dry, irritated skin.
I love using colloidal oatmeal in our gentle cleansing bars because it does double duty. The natural saponins provide a mild cleansing action that won't strip your skin's protective barrier, while the oat proteins leave behind a soft, smooth feeling. It's particularly wonderful for those Maine winters when our skin needs extra TLC, or for anyone dealing with sensitive skin conditions that require a gentler approach.
The beauty of this ingredient is in its simplicity - it's just oats, processed with care to unlock their full potential. No synthetic additives needed when nature provides something this perfect for soothing and protecting our largest organ.
