Hordeum distichon (Barley) seed flour

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AKA: Two-rowed Barley, Barley Seed Flour
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Seed Flour is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive, bulking. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
94349-67-4
Form
Powder
Functions
Abrasive
Bulking
Physical Exfoliant
Adds Body & Volume
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Gently polishes surface
Adds volume
Traditional Use
Ground barley seeds have long been used in traditional beauty treatments across Europe and Asia for gentle exfoliation and skin soothing, dating back to ancient Greek and Roman cosmetics.
EWG
4
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
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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