Avena sativa (Oat) leaf extract

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AKA: Common Oat, Oat Leaf Extract
Plant-Derived
Astringent
Extract
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Oat leaf infusions have been used in traditional European herbalism and folk medicine for their skin-soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR