Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-26-0
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Conditions Skin
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Oat plant extracts have been used in traditional herbal medicine and folk skincare for their emollient and anti-inflammatory properties, with historical use spanning European and North American herbalism.