Skin Conditioning
HORDEUM VULGARE POWDER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Barley (Hordeum vulgare) powder — a food-grade cereal powder with beta-glucans and starch, used for absorbent and soothing effects.
Hordeum vulgare powder is milled whole barley, a globally consumed cereal grain. It provides starch, beta-glucans, proteins, and minerals, contributing absorbent, soothing, and mild film-forming function in cosmetics. The raw material is food-grade with a long consumption history; EU CosIng lists it without restriction and no GHS hazard class is assigned. Barley is a gluten-containing cereal and is a declared food allergen in multiple jurisdictions; formulators should consider this for gluten-sensitive consumers.
Skin benefits
- Beta-glucans and starch
- Gentle absorbent/soothing
- Food-grade cereal
Known concerns
- Gluten/cereal allergen potential
- Dusty particle handling
- Limited cosmetic-specific studies
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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