Skincare trends move fast but effective ingredients like colloidal oatmeal (an OTC skin protectant) don’t. Colloidal oatmeal is back in skincare products as a feature ingredient and is clearly having a trending moment.
After a year dominated by exosomes, PDRN, and biotech buzzwords, 2026 may be signalling a shift back to classic, functional ingredients with real-world evidence.
In this video, I break down colloidal oatmeal, one of the most underrated yet clinically recognised skincare ingredients, and explain why it continues to play a critical role in barrier repair, inflammation management, and compromised skin conditions.
I discuss:
What colloidal oatmeal is and how it works in the skin
Why it’s used for eczema-prone, reactive, post-procedure, and barrier-impaired skin
How it supports moisture retention, skin soothing, and barrier protection
Its regulatory status in the US, Australia, and Canada
If you’re interested in:
✔ barrier repair
✔ sensitive or inflamed skin
✔ eczema, psoriasis & dermatitis-friendly skincare
✔ evidence-based formulation
✔ current skincare trends
…this video is for you.
Products mentioned:
Links are affiliated where I earn a small commission. Dieux and Prequel sent product as a PR sample of review with no posting obligation.
Dieux Skin Mercy
Use code SAMBYTHECOUNTER15
Kiehl’s Ultra Repair Meltdown Cream
Prequel Barrier Therapy Rich
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:08 What is Colloidal Oatmeal?
02:15 What does Colloidal Oatmeal Treat?
02:58 How does Colloidal Oatmeal Help?
04:17 FDA, TGA, Health Canada: OTC Drug & Therapeutic
07:02 New Skincare Products with Colloidal Oatmeal
09:50 Other products featuring Colloidal Oatmeal
10:43 Outro
#ColloidalOatmeal #SkinBarrier #SensitiveSkin
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