Cosmetic Ingredient

Avena Sativa (Oatmeal) Kernel Meal

INCI: AVENA SATIVA KERNEL MEAL
CAS Shares 84012-26-0 (Avena sativa general CAS)
Abrasive/Scrub, Absorbent/Mattifier
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Abrasive/Scrub, Absorbent/Mattifier

Purpose

Function

Abrasive/Scrub, Absorbent/Mattifier
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Verdict

No significant safety concerns; well-tolerated; potential oat/gluten sensitivity in rare cases. A coarser grind than kernel flour, providing more pronounced physical exfoliation . Widely used in natural/clean beauty formulations; found in products ranging from oatmeal scrubs to African black soap formulations . Also provides oil-absorbing and mattifying benefits.

US Note

Allowed - not listed as prohibited or restricted

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
Shares 84012-26-0 (Avena sativa general CAS)
INCI
AVENA SATIVA KERNEL MEAL
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026