Hordeum distichon (Barley) extract

Hordeum distichon (Barley) extract 1
Hordeum distichon (Barley) extract 2
Hordeum distichon (Barley) extract 3
AKA: Two-rowed Barley, Barley Extract
Plant-Derived
Barrier Support
Extract
Clean
Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
94349-67-4
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Barley has been used in traditional European and Asian skincare for centuries as a soothing and skin-conditioning agent. Medieval herbals document its use for skin irritation and inflammation.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR