Hordeum vulgare leaf/stem powder
AKA “Barley”
Ingredient Facts
Hordeum vulgare leaf/stem powder
AKA: Barley
Botanical · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Barley leaf powder, naturally rich in antioxidants, helps protect skin from environmental damage while supporting a healthy complexion.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
85251-64-5
Form
Powder
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Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
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.
Neutralizes Free Radicals
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Asian medicine as a cooling, nutrient-dense ingredient for skin health and internal wellness. The combination of leaf and stem captures both chlorophyll-rich and mineral components historically valued for their purifying effects.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR