Elastomeric film-like products such as natural latex gloves are coated
with novel lubricity compositions and compositions which protect the skin
of the wearer from certain undesirable medical conditions. In
powder-coated gloves, the coating composition comprises rice starch, and
optionally USP-grade colloidal oatmeal in pharmaceutically accepted
concentration. In powder-free gloves, the coating composition comprises
colloidal oatmeal enhanced water or beta glucan solution, optionally in
combination with one or more other starch components. Colloidal oatmeal
enhanced water, and methods of making the colloidal oatmeal enhanced
water are also disclosed. In addition, beta glucan solution, and methods
of making the beta glucan solution are also disclosed. A liquid referred
to herein as Polycoat may also be made by mixing colloidal oatmeal
enhanced water with beta glucan solution, and the resulting liquid may be
applied to elastomeric articles such as gloves.