Skin Conditioning
HORDEUM VULGARE ROOT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Barley root extract — a gentle conditioning ingredient from a familiar food crop. Provides polysaccharides and phenolic antioxidants and has a long, reassuring track record of safe topical use.
Function
Skin benefits
- Polysaccharide skin softening
- Antioxidant phenolics
- Edible-grain ancestry with reassuring history
Known concerns
- Possible cross-reactivity in cereal-allergic individuals
- No isolated cosmetic safety review
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Check your shelf
Find HORDEUM VULGARE ROOT EXTRACT in your products.
Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains HORDEUM VULGARE ROOT EXTRACT and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.
This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.