Hordeum vulgare root extract
AKA “Barley root extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Hordeum vulgare root extract
AKA: Barley root extract
Extract · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Barley, Hordeum vulgare L., Graminae
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
85251-64-5
Form
Liquid
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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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Barley roots were used in traditional folk medicine primarily for digestive and anti-inflammatory applications. Their use in cosmetics is relatively modern, valued for potential skin-soothing compounds.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR