Hordeum Vulgare Seed Flour

AKA: Common Barley, Barley
Plant-Derived
Clean
Hordeum Vulgare Seed Flour is the flour obtained from the finely ground seeds of the Barley, Hordeum vulgare L., Graminae
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
85251-64-5
Form
Powder
Functions
Abrasive
Physical Exfoliant
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Gently polishes surface
Traditional Use
Historically used in traditional grinding and food preparation for its nutritional benefits. In skincare, barley seed flour has been employed as a gentle natural exfoliant and skin-smoothing ingredient.
EWG
1
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-assessed3 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR