Characteristics
- INCI
- Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
- CAS
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84012-26-0
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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281-672-4
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- skin conditioning
Для кого подходит
Description
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil is oat kernel oil, a plant-derived emollient made from the edible part of oats. In skincare, it’s valued for its rich mix of fatty acids, lipids, and naturally occurring antioxidants that help soften and condition the skin. It works mainly by supporting the skin barrier and reducing that tight, dry feeling, so skin can look and feel smoother, more comfortable, and less rough.
It’s a good fit for dry, sensitive-feeling, or easily irritated skin, and it can also be useful in body lotions, creams, balms, and cleansers meant to feel nourishing rather than stripping. For hair, it may add slip and softness, helping strands feel more conditioned and easier to manage. Because it’s an oil, it can feel a bit rich on very oily or acne-prone skin, especially in heavier formulas.
Caveat: while oats are often well tolerated, any ingredient can cause a reaction in some people, especially if you’re sensitive to plant oils or have very reactive skin. As with any new cosmetic ingredient, patch testing is a sensible idea.
Found in products (815 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции Aveeno (64 продуктов)
