Barley Extract
INCI: Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract
Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract
Extract from barley plants
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What Is Barley Extract?
Extract from barley plants. Can have antioxidant properties when ingested, but there is no research showing this to be the case when applied topically. Barley and its extracts/derivatives are a source of gluten. When fermented (as it is when used to make beer or when combined with yeast in cosmetics), barley extract has been shown to soothe skin.
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Barley Extract is a variant of Hordeum Distichon Extract, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.
A barley-derived extract with skin-protective properties
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