Avena sativa (Oat) leaf extract
AKA “Oat Leaf Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Avena sativa (Oat) leaf extract
AKA: Oat Leaf Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction 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
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
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.
Tightens Pores
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Tightens and tones pores
Traditional Use
Oat leaf infusions have been used in traditional European herbalism and folk medicine for their skin-soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Irritation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR