Advanced Colloidal Oatmeal for Everyday Comfort and Resilient Skin, Scalp and Hair
Oat COM is an advanced, multi-functional colloidal oatmeal, ideal for sensitive skin, scalp and hair applications. Colloidal oatmeal is recognised by the FDA as a skin protectant, it delivers efficacy with gentle care.
From barrier strengthening and visible calming to scalp balance and heat‑defending hair resilience, Oat COM delivers comprehensive head‑to‑toe care while improving suspension, viscosity and stability, for modern versatile formulations.
Key Claims
Centuries of care, elevated by science.
Oat COM is an advanced colloidal oatmeal engineered through patented extrusion and precision milling to create a fine, uniform colloidal structure that enhances suspension, film formation and delivery of oat bioactives. As colloidal oatmeal is recognised by the FDA as a skin protectant, Oat COM brings proven credibility alongside performance.
Designed for sensitive skin, scalp and hair, Oat COM helps protect and strengthen the skin barrier while providing long lasting hydration and visible soothing. On the scalp, it supports microbiome balance for everyday comfort; on hair, it provides heat defending strength to help reduce breakage.
As a multifunctional “textured active,” it boosts viscosity, supports gentle, non stripping cleansing, helps stabilise emulsions with water and oil binding capacity and maintains a skin aligned pH—empowering simpler, high-performing, sensorially appealing formulas that deliver lasting comfort and resilience from head to toe.
Ingredient Nomenclature
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour / Colloidal Oatmeal
Associated INCI Names: Colloidal Oatmeal, Colloidal Oat Flour, Colloidal Oat Whole Flour, Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena sativa Kernel Flour)
CAS NUMBER: 84012-26-0
Physical Form
Powder
Origin
Finland
Approvals
Oat COM USP:
- Ecocert Natural according to COSMOS standards
- NaTrue Approved
Oat COM ORG:
- Certified as 100% organic by Ecocert Greenlife according to COSMOS standard
Statements
Oat COM USP:
- GMO Free
- Hypo-allergenic
- Halal Compliant
- Kosher Compliant
- Vegan
- Preservative Free
- IECIC Compliant
- 100% Natural Origin Index according to ISO 16128-2
- Readily Biodegradable
Oat COM ORG:
- GMO Free
- Hypo-allergenic
- Halal Compliant
- Kosher Compliant
- Vegan
- Preservative Free
- IECIC Compliant
- 100% Natural Origin Index according to ISO 16128-2
- Readily Biodegradable
Formulation Guidelines
Recommended Usage Level: 1-5% for skincare applications, 0.5% for haircare applications
Recommended Temperature: Formulate up to 75°C
Recommended pH Level: Formulate within pH 3-9
Contact us for further formulation guidelines at [email protected]
Pack Sizes
20 kg
Grades
Oat COM USP – An ECOCERT natural colloidal oatmeal.
Oat COM IRR – An irradiated version of our colloidal oatmeal.
Oat COM ORG – An ECOCERT COSMOS organic version of our colloidal oatmeal.
Technical Documents
Benefits
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Strengthening & Breakage Reduction
Weak, brittle hair is often the result of structural damage within the hair shaft, due to excessive mechanical stress, environmental aggressors or insufficient hydration. The hair requires targeted intervention to fortify the hair fibres and improve moisture retention. Strengthening the hair structure reduces breakage and promotes healthier, more resilient strands.
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Skin Microbiome
When the skin’s microbiome is out of balance, it can lead to increased sensitivity, dryness, and an overall weakened skin barrier. Supporting a healthy microbiome means preserving a naturally diverse and balanced collection of microorganisms (bacteria) that naturally inhabit the surface of the skin to maintain the skin’s natural defences.
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Moisturising & Soothing
Dry and dehydrated skin often experiences rough texture, tightness and discomfort. To maintain optimal hydration, the skin needs moisture retention and a strengthened barrier to protect against environmental stressors. Ensuring long-lasting hydration and soothing relief helps restore softness, comfort and overall skin health.
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Anti-inflammatory & Anti-redness
Irritated or inflamed skin can lead to increased redness, discomfort, and heightened sensitivity, which disrupts the skin’s natural barrier and overall balance. To address this, the skin requires targeted relief from inflammation and a reduction in irritation, promoting homeostasis and restoring a calm, even complexion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Oats have been trusted for generations to calm irritated, sensitive skin. Colloidal oatmeal is one of skincare’s best-known natural remedies. The whole oat grain, including the bran layer, is milled and sieved, resulting in a light cream coloured, fine powder. The bran layer of the oat contains a high proportion of natural actives including, oat beta-glucan, avenanthramides, oil and protein, all of which are beneficial for use on the skin.
Oat COM takes that heritage further. By pairing traditional oat benefits with advanced processing and clinical validation, Oat COM delivers modern, measurable soothing, strengthening and protective care. Colloidal oatmeal (Avena sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour) is recognised as an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) by the U.S. FDA as a skin protectant under the OTC monograph. Oat COM meets the stringent expectations for this category, delivering dependable relief and barrier support for sensitive skin formulations.
Oat COM is not just another colloidal oatmeal. It combines the trusted heritage of oats with patented extrusion and precision milling to create a fine, uniform colloidal structure that disperses easily, stays suspended, forms a comforting, protective film and delivers oat bioactives where they matter. Oat COM brings regulatory credibility together with in-vitro, ex-vivo and in-vivo data across skin, scalp and hair. As a multifunctional “textured active,” it simplifies formulas while elevating sensory appeal, barrier care and visible soothing – making it the preferred choice for sensitive‑skin, dermocosmetic and scalp‑care innovations.
For more information on Oat COM’s clinical efficacy and formulation benefits, download the Oat COM Data Pack from our website.
Avenanthramides are a unique group of polyphenolics found only in oats. Avenanthramides have been shown to be the main molecules responsible for the anti-inflammatory, antipruritic (anti-itch), and antihistaminic properties demonstrated by colloidal oatmeal. They protect the skin from lipid peroxidation, alleviate redness and reduce inflammation and swelling.
Oat COM is a cream to light brown powder which can be used in skincare and haircare applications and can be formulated with a temperature range of up to 40oC.
For more information, download the Oat COM Technical Data Sheet from our website.