Hordeum distichon (Barley) seed flour

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AKA: Two-rowed Barley, Barley Seed Flour
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
OriginNative to Middle East, Mediterranean. Derived from barley seeds (Hordeum distichon), a grass family plant native to the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. Produced by drying barley seeds and milling them into a fine flour powder.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Abrasive
Bulking
Physical Exfoliant
Adds Body & Volume
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Gently polishes surface
Adds volume
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2026
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR