Hordeum vulgare sprout extract
AKA “Barley sprout extract, Barley grass extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Hordeum vulgare sprout extract
AKA: Barley sprout extract, Barley grass extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Hordeum Vulgare Sprout Extract is the extract of the sprouts of Hordeum vulgare, Graminae.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Sprout
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
85251-64-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Barley sprouts contain elevated levels of enzymes, amino acids, and vitamins. Traditional Asian medicine valued them for their potent antioxidant properties, now incorporated into skincare for anti-aging potential.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR