Hordeum vulgare root extract
AKA “Barley root extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Hordeum vulgare root extract
AKA: Barley root extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Barley root extract naturally conditions and softens skin, helping to lock in moisture and maintain a smooth, supple complexion.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
85251-64-5
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.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Barley roots were used in traditional folk medicine primarily for digestive and anti-inflammatory applications. Their use in cosmetics is relatively modern, valued for potential skin-soothing compounds.
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