Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract
Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract
HOR
8/10
Concern level
High concern
Botanical extract from two-row barley (Hordeum distichon), used in cosmetics as a skin-protecting and conditioning ingredient. CIR reports it has been used in leave-on products at low concentrations, with the highest reported use in moisturizing products at 1.8%. As a plant extract, it is a mixture rather than a single molecule, so molecular weight and pH are not well-defined.
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Benefits
SoothingSupports Barrier Function
Chemical Properties
Typical Concentration
0.01% - 1.80%CAS Number: 94349-67-4
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin7/10
oily skin6/10
sensitive skin6/10
acne prone7/10
mature skin6/10
normal skin7/10
Interactions
incompatible with:
Risks & Warnings
Generally low risk topically, but barley-related allergy or cross-reactivity with other grains can be relevant for sensitized individuals. Use caution on very reactive skin and avoid if you have a known barley or cereal-grain allergy.
Vegan Cruelty-Free
