Hordeum vulgare sprout extract

AKA: Common Barley, Barley sprout extract, Barley grass extract
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginFertile Crescent, Central Asia
Hordeum Vulgare Sprout Extract is the extract of the sprouts of Hordeum vulgare, Graminae.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Sprout
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
85251-64-5
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
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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