Hordeum vulgare powder

AKA: Common Barley, Barley
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Not Clean
Hordeum Vulgare Powder is the powder obtained from the whole plant of the Barley, Hordeum vulgare L., Graminae
CAS #
85251-64-5
Form
Powder
Functions
Abrasive
Physical Exfoliant
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Gently polishes surface
Traditional Use
Barley has been cultivated for over 10,000 years and used in traditional medicine across cultures for nutritional and digestive support. In skincare, barley powder has been incorporated for its claimed soothing and mild exfoliating properties.
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