Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive, antioxidant agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameAVENA SATIVA KERNEL EXTRACT
FunctionABRASIVE, ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number84012-26-0
EC number281-672-4
Prevalence926 products (1% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches70

Used in

General Moisturizers 15%Serums 14.5%Face Cleansers 10.7%Toners 5.7%Body Washes 5.2%Eye Moisturizers 5.1%

Frequently asked

What does Avena Sativa Kernel Extract do in skincare?
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract functions as an abrasive, antioxidant agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Avena Sativa Kernel Extract allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Avena Sativa Kernel Extract?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (15% of its uses).

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