OriginNative to Europe. Derived from the leaves and stems of Avena sativa, a grass species native to Europe and the Mediterranean region. Extracted from plant material using solvent extraction methods to obtain the active compounds.
Avena Sativa (Oat) Leaf/Stem Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. 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
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 675)
Mixed Phototoxicity Results
Both phototoxic and non-phototoxic results in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 675)
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