Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour

AVE

9/10

Concern level

High concern

Finely milled oat kernel material used to soothe, reduce dryness, and provide gentle skin conditioning. Often included in cleansing or bath products and calming masks.

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

MoisturizingSoothingSupports Barrier Function

Chemical Properties

pH Range

4.00 - 8.00

Typical Concentration

0.50% - 20.00%

CAS Number: 84012-26-0

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin10/10

oily skin6/10

sensitive skin10/10

acne prone8/10

mature skin8/10

normal skin9/10

Interactions

incompatible with: avoid if known oat allergy, no major direct incompatibilities

Risks & Warnings

Generally very well tolerated, but oat allergy is possible in sensitized individuals. Grain-derived impurities can matter in rare allergic users.

Vegan Cruelty-Free

Found In Products

Aveeno

Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Facial Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin, Fast-Absorbing, Soothing Lightweight Gel Cream with Prebiotic Oat & Feverfew, Fragrance-Free & Hypoallergenic, 1.7 oz

Aveeno

Aveeno Calm + Restore Redness Relief Moisturizing Face Cream, Non-Comedogenic Facial Moisturizer with Ceramide & Vitamin B5, Hydrating for Dry, Sensitive Skin, Hypoallergenic, Fragrance-Free, 1.7 Oz

The INKEY List

Oat Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm