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Avena sativa (Oat) kernel meal
AKA “Oat Kernel Meal”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Avena sativa (Oat) kernel meal
AKA: Oat Kernel Meal
Ingredient · Abrasive · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Clean
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Meal is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive, absorbent, bulking. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
84012-26-0
Form
Powder
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Functions
Abrasive
Absorbent
Bulking
Physical Exfoliant
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Body & Volume
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Gently polishes surface
Adds volume
Traditional Use
Traditional ground oat preparation used in folk skincare practices across Europe and North America for gentle cleansing and skin calming, documented in herbals dating back centuries.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Rough Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR