Avena sativa (Oat) kernel flour

Avena sativa (Oat) kernel flour 1
AKA: Common Oat, Oat Kernel Flour
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Clean
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive, absorbent, bulking. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
134134-86-4 / 84012-26-0
Form
Powder
Functions
Abrasive
Absorbent
Bulking
Viscosity Controlling
Physical Exfoliant
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Body & Volume
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Gently polishes surface
Adds volume
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Ground oat kernels have been used for millennia in traditional skincare, particularly in Scottish, Irish, and European folk medicine as a gentle exfoliant and skin-soothing ingredient for sensitive skin.
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
Rough Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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