colloidal oatmeal

A special form of oatmeal that helps soothe, soften, and increase moisture in the skin. It may be used in a cream or lotion or as a powder that is added to a soaking bath to help treat rashes and burns, and dry, rough, scaly, or itchy skin. Colloidal oatmeal may also be used to help protect the skin against irritation or inflammation caused by certain skin conditions or skin damage.