What is Colloidal Oatmeal?

Colloidal oatmeal is not your regular breakfast cereal oats. “Colloidal” means ground into small particles so our colloidal oatmeal is a fine smooth powder. This natural product is rich in proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and complex carbohydrates, making it a potent source of nourishment for baby’s skin.

Colloidal Oatmeal Benefits in Baby Skincare

One of the primary concerns for those with delicate or sensitive skin is a compromised skin barrier. This is particularly important for babies as their skin is thinner than an adults. A healthy skin barrier is vital to protect baby’s skin from external irritants and to maintain proper skin hydration. Colloidal oatmeal contains beta-glucans, which help enhance the skin's natural barrier function, strengthening its ability to defend against environmental irritants and maintain a healthy balance.

Colloidal Oatmeal for Eczema and Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin can be a challenging and uncomfortable condition, especially for little ones. It is characterised by a heightened reactivity to various environmental triggers, such as harsh chemicals, weather conditions, allergies and certain skincare products. Colloidal oatmeal is incredibly beneficial for eczema and sensitive skin. It’s a natural and gentle remedy that has been cherished for centuries, by GP’s and naturopaths alike, for its remarkable skin benefits.

Soothe and Nourish with Colloidal Oatmeal

The secret benefit of colloidal oatmeal is its remarkable ability to calm and soothe sensitive skin. When applied topically, the oatmeal forms a protective barrier on the skin's surface, helping to retain moisture and reduce water loss. It has natural anti-inflammatory properties that help alleviate itching, redness, and irritation associated with various skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and nappy rash.

Colloidal Oatmeal Bath

Colloidal oatmeal's natural and gentle cleansing properties make it an excellent addition to baby’s bath time routine. When mixed with water, it forms a mild, soap-free lather that gently cleanses the skin, removing dirt and impurities without stripping away the skin's natural oils. This gentle cleansing action is particularly beneficial for those with sensitive or reactive skin, as it helps maintain the skin's natural balance and prevents further irritation.

 Where do I begin with Colloidal Oatmeal?

Colloidal oatmeal is suitable for individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly. Its natural and non-toxic nature ensures that even the most delicate and fragile skin can benefit from its therapeutic effects. Parents and doctors have turned to colloidal oatmeal for ages to soothe and protect baby's sensitive skin, especially when dealing with diaper rash or eczema.

Natural Baby Skincare with 2% Colloidal Oatmeal

Colloidal oatmeal is undoubtedly a natural treasure for all skin types, particularly those with sensitive skin. Its calming, soothing, and nourishing properties means that it uniquely benefits the skin. But like any skin benefiting ingredient, it needs to be at a concentration level strong enough to have a real effect. Choosing baby skincare formulated with 2% colloidal oatmeal ensures that your baby reaps all the benefits of this skin super food.

Wotnot Naturals is honoured to be collaborating with a brilliant Australian Women’s Charity Share the Dignity.

Share the Dignity works to make a real difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or doing it tough.

They distribute period products to women, girls, and anyone who menstruates who needs support. When someone is doing it tough, the last thing on their mind should be dealing with their period.

Share the Dignity create bags that are filled with items that support women during their periods items including, pads, tampons, period cups, period undies, body wash etc.

There are three different types of bags a Women’s Bag, Girls Bag and Mum & Bub Bag.

We’re thrilled to have our nappy bags included in the Mum & Bub bag and are supporting women with babies during a challenging time in their life.

Here is a team member filling up a Mum & Bub bag with our Nappy Bags.

Share the Dignity have over 6,000 volunteers and have provided their period bags to thousands of women and girls Australia wide.

If you would like to learn more about Share the Dignity visit their website and follow them on social media.

Check out their impact:

 PHOTOAGING

Dermatologists agree that sunscreen is the no. 1 anti-aging cream you can use. And you should use it, every day. In fact it is so important that the only time you don’t have to wear it on is at night. 

We believe that growing old is a privilege and as we age fine lines, pigmentation and wrinkles are inevitable. Premature skin aging however is not and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles is significantly accelerated by photoaging ie damaging to the skin by exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet light. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation photoaging is responsible for 90% of early visible changes to the skin.

Wearing sunscreen should be part of your morning skincare routine, everyday.. and not just sunny days!. It not only helps prevent skin cancer (yes please!) is can also prevent photoaging and you are never too young or too old to start. 

The best sunscreen to use is one that protects the skin using physical actives ie containing zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide. These work by reflecting damaging rays away from the skin rather than absorb these rays as chemicals actives like Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol do.

 “Who has time for a 3-step skincare routine every morning?”  Very well said!

Our sunscreens have been co-created with you, which makes them pretty special. When we formulate new products, you image the most amazing things. That’s why our sunscreen also contains anti-oxidants that help stabilise the skin and plant collagen serum to give a youthful appearance. And if you like the idea of wearing a natural looking foundation, we also have the option of sunscreens with beautiful natural looking tints. Our job was to make, looking after your skin every morning easier, so these suncare, skincare and makeup hybrids have been created to work as hard as you do!

NATURAL ZINC OXIDE UV PROTECTION + COLLAGEN SERUM + ANTI-OXIDANTS + MINERAL MAKEUP COVERAGE.. all in one easy step! Check it out here!



TOXIC LOAD

Future proofing the health of your skin also means reducing your toxic load. Toxic load refers to the accumulation of toxins and chemicals in the body, which are ingested from a variety of sources, including personal care products.

Formulating with us you have this covered too. The zinc oxide in our sunscreen is contained in a silky lotion made with the most natural ingredients. We list these ingredients clearly on our packaging. Most sunscreen brands do not list their ingredients (it is not a legal requirement)… so you really don’t know what you are putting on your skin.

Wotnot 3-in-1 sunscreen + skincare (+tints) not only makes morning easier, they also gives you peace of mind too.

 You can read Skin Cancer Foundations detailed article here

Photoaging: What You Need to Know About the Other Kind of Aging - The Skin Cancer Foundation