Allowed in EU

Colloidal Oatmeal Extract

A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, humectant, opacifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Colloidal Oatmeal Extract is the extract of Colloidal Oatmeal

What does it do?

Colloidal Oatmeal Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Humectant

    draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

  • Opacifying

    makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

EU regulatory status

Colloidal Oatmeal Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Colloidal Oatmeal Extract?

Colloidal Oatmeal Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Colloidal Oatmeal Extract is the extract of Colloidal Oatmeal

Is Colloidal Oatmeal Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Colloidal Oatmeal Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Colloidal Oatmeal Extract do in cosmetic products?

Colloidal Oatmeal Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, humectant, opacifying, skin conditioning.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 17/04/2018