Avena Sativa Flour
Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Conditioning, Bulking
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Conditioning, Bulking
Purpose
Function
Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Conditioning, Bulking
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Verdict
Generally safe and non-comedogenic; potential sensitivity in gluten-intolerant individuals. Contains beta-glucans with superior moisturizing capacity compared to other grains; forms a film that retains water in the stratum corneum and can reduce wrinkles and fine lines . Also delivers avenanthramides and lipids that enhance skin barrier function . Brown-yellow powder, water-soluble .
US Note
Allowed - colloidal oatmeal (a closely related form) is an approved OTC skin protectant active ingredient
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Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.