Avena sativa (Oat) seed water

AKA: Common Oat, Oat Seed Water
Plant-Derived
Solvent
Not Clean
OriginNative to Europe. Derived from oat seeds (Avena sativa) of the Poaceae grass family, primarily cultivated in Europe. Extracted through aqueous infusion or maceration of the seeds to create a water-based extract.
Avena Sativa (Oat) Seed Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as solvent. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-26-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Dissolves Ingredients
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Dissolves other ingredients
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · 2014 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR