Avena sativa (Oat) bran extract

AKA: Common Oat, Oat Bran Extract
Plant-Derived
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Europe. Derived from the bran of Avena sativa, a cereal grain in the Poaceae grass family grown primarily in Europe. Extracted from the plant material using solvent extraction methods to obtain the active compounds.
Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-26-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Abrasive
Physical Exfoliant
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Body & Volume
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.02%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2014 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR