The Ovée Formula
Cleansing that works with the skin.
No sulphates. No soap. No fragrance. Our Gentle Oat Wash removes what needs to go — without stripping the barrier your child's skin depends on. Dermatologist-formulated. Suitable from birth.
Why most washes strip the skin — and why ours doesn't.
SunflowerHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Sunflower Oil
Included directly in the wash formula — an unusual choice that makes a real difference. Sunflower oil is rich in linoleic acid, the essential fatty acid most commonly depleted in eczema-prone skin. Its presence here helps to offset the drying effect that even gentle cleansing can have, leaving the barrier intact after rinsing.
Barrier-supportive
OatAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Oat Kernel Extract
A concentrated extract of oat kernels, containing avenanthramides, the compounds behind oat's well-documented soothing effect. It calms reactive skin during washing — particularly effective for children prone to itching or redness after bathing.
Clinically evidenced
Oat OilAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Oat Kernel Oil
Cold-pressed from sustainably grown Swedish oats, oat kernel oil is rich in ceramide-like lipids and fatty acids. Where the cleansing agents remove impurities, this oil helps to replace what cleansing can disturb — supporting the barrier rather than leaving it depleted after rinsing.
Swedish-farmed oats
SucroseSucrose Stearate & Sucrose Distearate
Sugar-Derived Cleansers
The cleansing agents in this formula — and deliberately chosen ones. Derived from sugar and vegetable fatty acids, they lift dirt and residue effectively without breaking down the skin's lipid layer. No sulphates. No soap. They produce a gentle lather and rinse cleanly, leaving no harsh residue behind.
No sulphates. No soap.
GlycerineGlycerol
Glycerine
A humectant included in the wash to draw moisture into the skin even during rinsing. In most wash products, glycerine is absent — here it actively works to keep the skin hydrated throughout the cleansing process, rather than waiting for a separate moisturiser to do the job.
Also in the formula
Four more ingredients. All chosen for a reason.
Glyceryl Caprylate
Gentle Preservation
A plant-derived ingredient that contributes to preservation through skin-compatible fatty acid esters — avoiding traditional synthetic preservatives while keeping the formula safe and stable.
Citric Acid
pH Balance
Adjusts the wash to match the skin's natural acidity. A pH-balanced formula minimises disruption to the acid mantle — especially important for newborn and infant skin.
Propanediol
Skin Feel & Stability
A plant-derived ingredient that stabilises the formulation and ensures consistent delivery of active ingredients across the skin during use.
1,2-Hexanediol & Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Preservative System
A modern, gentle preservative system that keeps the formulation stable and safe — without parabens, formaldehyde-releasing agents or traditional harsh preservatives.