Avena sativa (Oat) meal extract
AKA “Oat Meal Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Avena sativa (Oat) meal extract
AKA: Oat Meal Extract
Extract · Soothing · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Soothing
Extract
Clean
Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as soothing. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-26-0
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Soothes Skin
Traditional Use
Extracted form of traditional oat meal, which has been a staple of folk skincare in Northern Europe and Scotland for its gentle cleansing and calming properties.
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
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR