Avena sativa (Oat) bran extract
AKA “Oat Bran Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Avena sativa (Oat) bran extract
AKA: Oat Bran Extract
Extract · Exfoliant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Exfoliant
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-26-0
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Exfoliant
Removes dead skin cells so fresh ones can come through. Chemical exfoliants (acids) are generally gentler than physical scrubs.
Absorbent
Bulking
Physical Exfoliant
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Body & Volume
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
Modern extraction of traditional oat bran, preserving the historical use of oats as a skin-soothing agent with colloidal properties that have been documented in folk skincare for centuries.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Irritation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Protective effect of oat bran extracts on human dermal fibroblast injury induced by hydrogen peroxide.
Feng B, Ma LJ, Yao JJ, Fang Y, Mei YA et al.
Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B, 2013
Protective effect of oat bran extracts on human dermal fibroblast injury induced by hydrogen peroxide.
Feng B, Ma LJ, Yao JJ, Fang Y, Mei YA et al.
Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B, 2013
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR