Avena sativa (Oat) kernel extract
AKA “Oat Kernal Extract
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Avena sativa (Oat) kernel extract
AKA: Oat Kernal Extract
Extract · Exfoliant | Absorbent | Bulking · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Exfoliant
Extract
Clean
Finely milled oat kernel gently exfoliates and absorbs excess oil, leaving skin smooth and refreshed. Sourced from European oats.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Kernel
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-26-0
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Europe. Derived from the kernel of Avena sativa, a cereal grass (Poaceae family) native to Europe. Produced by finely milling dried oat kernels into a powder for skincare application.
Plant Source
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Kernel
Function
Exfoliant | Absorbent | Bulking
Benefits
Physical Exfoliant
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Body & Volume
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Gently polishes surface
Adds volume
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Irritation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR