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Skin Conditioning

HORDEUM VULGARE ROOT EXTRACT

CAS 85251-64-5 Updated
82

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 CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

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

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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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.