โ† Back to Dictionary
Soothing / Anti-Inflammatory

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Often labeled as: Oat Extract

The highly concentrated liquid oat healer.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ
Overall Safety Safe
๐Ÿ‘ถ
Pregnancy Safety Safe
๐Ÿ•ณ๏ธ
Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
โšก
Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A purified liquid extract from oat kernels. It contains high concentrations of beta-glucan, lipids, and avenanthramides (unique anti-inflammatory compounds).

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Instantly relieves itching, calms severe redness, and repairs the barrier.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Excellent for reactive skin or during a retinol "purge".

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

If you are gluten-free, you cannot use oat extract.

The Science

Pure oats are gluten-free, though severe celiacs should look for certified gluten-free oat derivatives.