Avena sativa (Oat) protein extract

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AKA: Common Oat, Oat Protein Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Avena Sativa (Oat) Protein Extract 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
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
134134-87-5 / 84012-26-0
Form
Liquid
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
Concentrated protein from oats, derived from the historical use of oat kernel meal and flour as skin-conditioning agents in traditional European skincare.
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
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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