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Avena sativa (Oat) kernel oil
AKA “oat kernel oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Avena sativa (Oat) kernel oil
AKA: Oat kernel oil
Oil · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
avena sativa (oat) kernel oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Kernel
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-26-0
Form
Oil
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Oatmeal has been used for centuries in European and traditional medicine as a skin soother for irritation, eczema, and inflammatory conditions. Ground oats were a staple of folk skincare remedies.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Irritation
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