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Hordeum distichon (Barley) extract
AKA “Barley Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Hordeum distichon (Barley) extract
AKA: Barley Extract
Extract · Skin Protecting · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Barrier Support
Extract
Clean
Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
94349-67-4
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Barley has been used in traditional European and Asian skincare for centuries as a soothing and skin-conditioning agent. Medieval herbals document its use for skin irritation and inflammation.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Safety Assessment of Barley-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
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Safety Assessment of Barley-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Barley-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Barley-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Barley-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Barley-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Barley-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Barley-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Barley-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Barley-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Barley-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Barley-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Barley-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Barley-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Barley-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Barley-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Barley-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Seed Flour
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrolyzed Barley Protein
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sodium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrolyzed Barley Protein
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR