Avena sativa (Oat) kernel oil

AKA: Oat kernel oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
avena sativa (oat) kernel oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Kernel
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-26-0
Form
Oil
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Oatmeal has been used for centuries in European and traditional medicine as a skin soother for irritation, eczema, and inflammatory conditions. Ground oats were a staple of folk skincare remedies.
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
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Irritation
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.
body cleansing bar
Cocokind
 →
ceramide hydration duo
Cocokind
 →
retinol face + body duo
Cocokind
 →
Brightening Eye Gel 3mL
Tata Harper Skincare
 →
Brightening Eye Gel 3mL – Tata Harper Skincare
Tata Harper Skincare
 →
Raw Honey Crystal Mask
Tata Harper Skincare
 →
Superkind Bio-Barrier Eye Crème
Tata Harper Skincare
 →
Superkind Bio-Barrier Serum
Tata Harper Skincare
 →
Superkind Calming Crème & Bio-Shield Face Oil
Tata Harper Skincare
 →
Superkind Calming Crème
Tata Harper Skincare
 →
Superkind Essentials
Tata Harper Skincare
 →
Superkind Softening Cleanser
Tata Harper Skincare
 →
Tata's Daily Essentials
Tata Harper Skincare
 →
Ginger Turmeric Cleansing Balm
True Botanicals
 →
Ginger Turmeric HydraGlow Cream
True Botanicals
 →
Tried & True Skin Wellness Essentials
True Botanicals
 →
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR