Avena sativa (Oat) leaf extract

AKA “Oat Leaf Extract”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Avena sativa (Oat) leaf extract

AKA: Oat Leaf Extract

Extract · Astringent · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Astringent

Extract

Clean

Avena Sativa (Oat) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as astringent. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

Family

Poaceae (Grass family)

Plant Part

Leaf

Lifeform

Annual

Climate

Temperate

CAS #

84012-26-0

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Astringent

Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.

Tightens Pores

Antioxidant Protection

Reduces Inflammation

Wound Healing

Tightens and tones pores

Traditional Use

Oat leaf infusions have been used in traditional European herbalism and folk medicine for their skin-soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

Irritation

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

Verified Jun 2026

Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR