Snapshot
- Overview
- Barley extract that hydrates skin and helps fight everyday free radicals.
- Category
- Soothing, Hydration, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Sensitive Skin
- Type
- Botanical Extract
Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract
Hordeum distichon (barley) extract comes from two-row barley and is used in both skincare and haircare. It's chosen to boost surface hydration, condition skin, and add botanical antioxidant support for comfortable wear.
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Our take
Is Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract a Good Ingredient?
It's Good because it provides humectant and soothing polysaccharides along with modest antioxidant components and a generally low irritation profile. The evidence is mostly in vitro and formulation-based rather than clinical, but it performs reliably as a conditioning adjunct.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Keeps skin feeling dewy and at ease while offering plant polyphenols that address free-radical stress. Contributes to a softer, more comfortable complexion.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in hydrating serums, gel creams, and toners, as well as scalp or hair treatments for conditioning benefits.
Before you use it
Safety
Low likelihood of irritation for most users. Individuals with known grain allergies should patch test due to rare potential for contact sensitivity. No specific regulatory limitations commonly cited.
Products with Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract
