Avena sativa (Oat) seed extract
AKA “Oat Seed Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Avena sativa (Oat) seed extract
AKA: Oat Seed Extract
Extract · Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Emollient
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
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
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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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Conditions Hair
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Oat seeds have been used in traditional folk medicine and skincare for their emollient, skin-soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties across European cultures.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR