Skin Conditioning

Avena Sativa Seed Extract

INCI: AVENA SATIVA SEED EXTRACT
CAS 84012-26-0
Avena Sativa (Oat) Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of the oat, Avena sativa, Poaceae.
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Avena Sativa (Oat) Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of the oat, Avena sativa, Poaceae.

Purpose

Function

Skin conditioning
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Flags
plant-extractpotential-allergen
Verdict

Generally well-tolerated; standard sensitization precautions apply. Contains avenanthramides (potent anti-irritant polyphenols), beta-glucan (film-forming humectant), and saponins; the seed is the most commercially significant plant part

US Note

Allowed - CIR concluded safe when formulated to be nonsensitizing

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
84012-26-0
INCI
AVENA SATIVA SEED EXTRACT
Category
Skin Conditioning
Updated
Apr 2, 2026