An extract of oat grains.
What it is
Avena sativa kernel extract is obtained from oat grains and contains polysaccharides such as beta-glucan. It is used for skin conditioning.
Where it is used
Found in products for dry or sensitive skin, body care and baby care.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Abrasive
- Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (282)
- Skin Illusion All-In-One Concealer · Clarins
- Edelweiss Eye Concentrate · The Body Shop
- Rich Eye Cream · Lumene
- Weightless Moisturizer · Lumene
- Rich Day Cream · Lumene
- Rich Night Balm · Lumene
- Lip Glow Oil Balm · Lumene
- Lip Glow Oil Balm SPF30 · Lumene
- Silky & Soft Shampoo · Lumene
- Silky & Soft Conditioner · Lumene
- Smooth Boost Hair Mask · Lumene
- Mini Greek Yoghurt Probiotic Super Serum 15ML · KORRES