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Hordeum vulgare stem water
AKA “Barley stem water”
Water
Ingredient Facts
Hordeum vulgare stem water
AKA: Barley stem water
Water · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Hordeum Vulgare Stem Water is the aqeuous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the stems of Hordeum vulgare.
CAS #
85251-64-5
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Asian skincare for its mineral and chlorophyll content as a cooling, refreshing agent. The stem water is valued in modern formulations for its hydrating and gentle skin-conditioning properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
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
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR