Avena sativa (Oat) leaf extract

AKA: Common Oat, Oat Leaf Extract
Plant-Derived
Astringent
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Europe. Derived from the leaves of Avena sativa, a grass plant native to Europe and cultivated worldwide. Extracted from plant material using solvent extraction methods to isolate bioactive compounds.
Avena Sativa (Oat) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as astringent. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-26-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Tightens Pores
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Tightens and tones pores
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2019
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR