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AKA: Common Barley, Barley
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean, North Africa, Central Asia, Caucasus. Derived from barley (Hordeum vulgare), a cereal grass in the Poaceae family cultivated across Mediterranean and Central Asian regions. Extracted through pressing or juicing the barley fruit, then typically preserved through filtration or concentration methods.
Hordeum Vulgare Juice is the liquid expressed from the peeled fruits of the Barley, Hordeum vulgare L., Graminae
CAS #
85251-64-5
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
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