Avena sativa (Oat) kernel meal

Avena sativa (Oat) kernel meal

AKA “Oat Kernel”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Avena sativa (Oat) kernel meal

AKA: Oat Kernel

Synthetic · Exfoliant · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Exfoliant

Synthetic

Clean

Finely milled oat kernels gently exfoliate and soothe skin while absorbing excess oil. A natural, gentle alternative to synthetic scrubs.

CAS #

84012-26-0

Form

Powder

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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

Gently polishes surface

Adds volume

Traditional Use

Traditional ground oat preparation used in folk skincare practices across Europe and North America for gentle cleansing and skin calming, documented in herbals dating back centuries.

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

Rough Texture

Melanin-Rich Skin

Suitable

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

EWG

CIR

Safe

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

ewg-1

medical-approval

pregnancy-nursing-safe

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Avena Sativa Oat Kernel Extract

Environmental Working Group (EWG)

EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database

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Verified Feb 2026

Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR