Avena sativa (Oat) bran

Avena sativa (Oat) bran 1
AKA: Common Oat, Oat Bran
Plant-Derived Synthetic
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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
Functions
Abrasive
Absorbent
Bulking
Physical Exfoliant
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Body & Volume
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Gently polishes surface
Adds volume
Traditional Use
Used in traditional European and American folk medicine for skin soothing and anti-inflammatory purposes. Oat bran has been applied topically for centuries to relieve itching, irritation, and inflammatory skin conditions.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR