If you struggle with dry skin, psoriasis, or eczema, you’re going to want to read this! One of my favorite ingredients to use in my products is colloidal oats, and that’s because it soothes these skin issues in such a beautiful way. Colloidal oats are oats that have been ground down into a very fine powder which provides the skin with a multitude of benefits such as hydration, protection, and exfoliation - to name a few!
Colloidal oats are emollients, which bind to the skin to create a barrier. This barrier locks in moisture and allows the skin to hydrate. This barrier also prevents some irritants from reaching the skin.
Along with preventing irritation to the skin, colloidal oats are naturally anti-inflammatory due to compounds called avenanthramides. These anti-inflammatory attributes help relieve irritation, itching, and redness your skin may already be experiencing.
Colloidal oats also refresh the skin by gently buffing off the dead skin cells and impurities thanks to its exfoliating properties. While working to do this, it can also help to improve skin tone and texture.
Overall, colloidal oats are a prime example of using natural ingredients to obtain the best overall experience for your skin! Be sure to check out Gingerly Snapped’s line of oatmeal soaps, oatmeal bath salts, and oatmeal sugar scrubs!