Avena Sativa Flour/Oat Kernel Flour
Avena Sativa Flour/Oat Kernel Flour
AVE
9/10
Concern level
High concern
Finely milled oat kernel flour used in cosmetics primarily as a soothing, skin-conditioning, and absorbent ingredient. It is rich in starches, beta-glucans, lipids, and oat phenolics that help support barrier function and reduce dryness/itch discomfort. Most often used in leave-on soothing products, bath products, masks, powders, and cleansing formulations.
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Benefits
HealingMoisturizingSoothingSupports Barrier Function
Chemical Properties
pH Range
4.00 - 8.00Typical Concentration
0.10% - 10.00%CAS Number: 134134-86-4
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin9/10
oily skin6/10
sensitive skin9/10
acne prone7/10
mature skin8/10
normal skin9/10
Interactions
incompatible with: No major ingredient conflicts are known, Use caution in formulas for users with known oat or grain allergy, If used in powder masks, avoid layering with very strong exfoliating acids on compromised skin
Risks & Warnings
Generally well tolerated, but oat derivatives can rarely trigger contact allergy in sensitized individuals. Because this is a particulate plant flour, poorly dispersed formulas may feel gritty or destabilize emulsions. In very dry or compromised skin, unprocessed powders may be mildly drying if overused.
Vegan Cruelty-Free
