Hordeum vulgare seed water
AKA “Barley seed water, Barley water”
Water
Ingredient Facts
Hordeum vulgare seed water
AKA: Barley seed water, Barley water
Water · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Hordeum Vulgare Seed Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the seeds of Hordeum vulgare, Poaceae.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
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.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Traditional Use
The water extracted from barley seeds contains proteins and minerals traditionally valued in Asian beauty practices. Modern cosmetic use focuses on its hydrating and skin-conditioning properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR