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AKA: Common Oat, Oat Bran
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Clean
OriginNative to Europe. Derived from oat kernels (Avena sativa) of the Poaceae grass family, primarily cultivated in Europe. Extracted through mechanical milling and separation of the bran layer from whole oat grains.
Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive, absorbent, bulking. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
84012-26-0
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Abrasive
Absorbent
Bulking
Physical Exfoliant
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Body & Volume
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Gently polishes surface
Adds volume
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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