Hordeum vulgare leaf/stem powder

AKA: Common Barley, Barley
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Not Clean
Hordeum Vulgare Leaf/Stem Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves and stems of the Barley, Hordeum vulgare L., Poaceae
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
85251-64-5
Form
Powder
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Neutralizes Free Radicals
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Asian medicine as a cooling, nutrient-dense ingredient for skin health and internal wellness. The combination of leaf and stem captures both chlorophyll-rich and mineral components historically valued for their purifying effects.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
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