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What it is
Benefits
Explained
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. It is formed from grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.
Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.
This ingredient helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated.
The cellulose and fiber in colloidal oatmeal help reduce inflammation. This can also help the skin feel softer.
Colloidal Oatmeal is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells.
Avenacins found in colloidal oatmeal have anti-fungal properties. The saponins have a cleaning affect.
Overall, colloidal oatmeal is great at providing the skin with moisture and help sooth irritation. It also protects the skin in various ways.
People also like: Niacinamide, Glycerin, Panthenol
People also dislike: Salicylic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Also known as: Oat Extract
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 1.9% of the products in our database containing it.
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Where it's used
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is most often found as ingredient number 15 within an ingredient list.
Of the 26 products in our database that have a known concentration of Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, we've seen concentrations from 0.5% to 100% specified within their ingredient lists.
These are the categories of products that use Avena Sativa Kernel Extract the most:
References
- https://ijdvl.com/oatmeal-in-dermatology-a-brief-review/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27272074/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27272374/
- https://www.dovepress.com/the-efficacy-of-colloidal-oatmeal-cream-1-as-add-on-therapy-in-the-man-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-CCID
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271332623_Anti-Inflammatory_Activities_of_Colloidal_Oatmeal_Avena_sativa_Contribute_to_the_Effectiveness_of_Oats_in_Treatment_of_Itch_Associated_With_Dry_Irritated_Skin
Products with Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 74463
- INCI Name: AVENA SATIVA KERNEL EXTRACT
- EC #: Â 281-672-4
- All Functions: Abrasive, Antioxidant, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
