Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil

AVE

9/10

Concern level

High concern

Avena sativa (oat) kernel oil is a fixed plant oil expressed or extracted from oat kernels. It is rich in triglycerides and skin-conditioning lipids, and is mainly used as an emollient/occlusive ingredient to soften skin and support barrier function. Oat-derived ingredients have been reviewed by CIR, which concluded oat kernel oil is safe as used in cosmetics. ([pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Oat%20kernel%20oil?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Low

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

MoisturizingSoothingSupports Barrier Function

Chemical Properties

Typical Concentration

0.20% - 10.00%

CAS Number: 84012-26-0

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin9/10

oily skin5/10

sensitive skin8/10

acne prone6/10

mature skin8/10

normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: No major incompatibilities are established; however, avoid using with products containing known oat allergens if the user has oat allergy., In oxidized or poorly stabilized oil systems, may be less suitable alongside highly oxidation-sensitive formulas without antioxidants.

Risks & Warnings

Generally low risk. Main concerns are rare sensitivity or allergy in individuals with oat allergy or very reactive skin; as with any botanical oil, impurity control and oxidation can affect tolerance. No meaningful pregnancy-specific concern is established for cosmetic topical use. ([cir-safety.org](https://cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-avena-sativa-oat-derived-ingredients-used-cosmetics?utm_source=openai))

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