Dermaveen Oatmeal Shampoo

Given description:

This shampoo is suitable for normal to dry hair particularly dry, itchy or sensitive scalp, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema or psoriasis of the scalp. It is a natural soap-free alternative to harsh, drying shampoo.

It contains 1% colloidal oatmeal and PCA 1% in a bland, aqueous base to provide a rich lather.

Directions for use : Apply to wet hair, lather and rinse gently after a few minutes. Can be used everyday as a scalp cleanser or shampoo alternative for adults, children or babies. Follow with DermaVeen Oatmeal Conditioner if required.

Colloidal Oatmeal is a natural, soap-free cleanser which restores normal pH of the skin with emollients that soothe and soften dry skin.

DermaVeen Colloidal Oatmeal is dry-milled from the purest grade of oatgrain. In the manufacturing process, the colloidal prodcuing fraction is separated out as a gum substance which is high in vitamin B complex and contains about 10% oat oil.

When colloidal oatmeal is mixed with water it forms a milky dispersion which, after bathing, leaves a film on the skin. This has three major benefits for treating Eczema or Chicken Pox.

* Colloidal Oatmeal has an anti-itch action that eliminates the sensation of itch and reduces scratching.

* Colloidal Oatmeal has a buffering action which restores the normal
pH balance to the skin (pH 5-6). That is, it restores the acid mantle of the
skin. (Dry skin and eczema skin is usually mildly alkaline).

* Colloidal Oatmeal has a cleansing action by absorbing and removing
grime from the skin and so avoids the use of harsh alkaline soaps.

So as you can see from the very medical-like description, this is a shampoo used for medical purposes. No, not for lice, ticks and what-nots, but for people with sensitive skin.



As i had the eczema bout on my face the other time, i was recommended to use this shampoo as this is a mild shampoo suitable for people who are sensitive to chemicals (like soap). When i was given this shampoo at the pharmacy, you could say my face literally screwed up in disgust. I love fruity floral smells, so you could say the 'Oatmeal' part didn't particularly appeal to me. But i had no choice.






The shampoo is pearly white, and has normal thick consistency. It smells like oatmeal definitely, but it's okay. Not really bad in fact. it smells like a more souped up version of oatmeal. The shampoo wasn't harsh, but it really washed my hair out clean, and you need to use quite a big amount to wash shoulder length hair because the shampoo isn't the lathery sort.



Didn't leave my hair smelling like anything, no not even oatmeal.



This bottle is about 250 ml, should last you for 2 months or more (if you wash your hair daily).




Costs $16.40 SGD. I bought this at the pharmacy in Mount Elizabeth Hospital, so they might have jacked the price up abit.




Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 hearts. I wouldn't use it unless i HAD to. This is probably good for those who have sensitive skin and can't use anything else.