- INCI Name:Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
- Functions:Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Irritant, Moisturizing Agent
- Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora
- Benefit Claims:Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Irritant, Moisturizing, Suitable for Sensitive Skin, Hair Conditioning, Manageability, Nourishing, Smoothing, Soothing
Avena Oat Extract WS is derived from the entire oatstraw herb which includes the green stalks, the leaves and the milky grain. Constituents include polysaccharides such as beta glucan, flavonoids, silica, triterpenoid saponins (including avenacosides), and phenolic compounds (avenanthramides). These constituents are known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, and moisturizing characteristics. When used topically, Avena sativa can soothe, smooth, and nourish skin and hair.