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Colloidal oatmeal

Also appears on labels as: oatmeal extract, oat (avena sativa) kernel meal

Very finely milled whole oat, which suspends in water rather than sinking.

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Where it comes from
Oat milling to a specific particle size.
Why it's in the product
A skin-conditioning ingredient in shampoos, regulated as a skin protectant in human over-the-counter products.
Safety and toxicity
Safe. Among the least controversial ingredients you will find in a pet shampoo.

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Found in 7 scored products

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