Avena sativa (Oat) meristem cell extract
AKA: Common Oat, Oat Meristem Cell Extract
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Avena Sativa (Oat) Meristem Cell Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-26-0
Form
Liquid
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Modern cellular extraction technology applied to oat growth tissue, representing contemporary adaptation of the historical use of whole oat plants in skincare.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR