Avena sativa (Oat) seed water
AKA “Oat Seed Water
Water
Ingredient Facts
Avena sativa (Oat) seed water
AKA: Oat Seed Water
Water · Solvent · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Solvent
Not Clean
Avena Sativa (Oat) Seed Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as solvent. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-26-0
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Dissolves Ingredients
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Dissolves other ingredients
Traditional Use
Traditional oat infusion or decoction, a preparation method documented in folk skincare for delivering the soothing and conditioning properties of oat seeds.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR