Avena Sativa Kernel
Skin Conditioning (Emollient)
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Skin Conditioning (Emollient)
Purpose
Function
Skin Conditioning (Emollient)
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
ConcernNone
Verdict
Well-established, safe plant oil with an excellent regulatory and safety profile across all jurisdictions. CIR concluded safe as used (2019); permitted globally without concentration limits. Rich in linoleic acid, phospholipids, avenanthramides, tocopherols, and tocotrienols—supports barrier repair and is suitable for sensitive, atopic, and baby-care formulations.
US Note
CIR Expert Panel concluded safe as used in cosmetics (2019 comprehensive Avena sativa assessment, Int J Toxicol 38:5S–41S); no FDA restriction or prohibition; permitted without limit
Assessment
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Reference
Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.