Is hordeum vulgare seed flour safe for baby skin?

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Frequently asked questions

Is hordeum vulgare seed flour safe for baby skin?

Hazard and mechanism: no infant-specific reproductive/toxicity data were found, so hazard and mechanism remain 0. Exposure: as a particulate botanical (flour) topical cosmetic ingredient, adult percutaneous absorption is negligible (e=0); per instruction, for infants (0–3 yr) exposure score is increased by +1 because infant skin barrier immaturity and higher surface-area-to-weight can make exposure measurable (e=1). No infant-specific dermal absorption or toxicity studies were identified.

Is hordeum vulgare seed flour safe for newborns?

Hazard and mechanism: no infant-specific reproductive/toxicity data were found, so hazard and mechanism remain 0. Exposure: as a particulate botanical (flour) topical cosmetic ingredient, adult percutaneous absorption is negligible (e=0); per instruction, for infants (0–3 yr) exposure score is increased by +1 because infant skin barrier immaturity and higher surface-area-to-weight can make exposure measurable (e=1). No infant-specific dermal absorption or toxicity studies were identified.

Can I use hordeum vulgare seed flour on a baby under 6 months?

We don't have baby-skin-specific data for hordeum vulgare seed flour. Stick to ingredients we've marked no known risks for babies until more evidence is available.

What are safer alternatives to hordeum vulgare seed flour for babies?

See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to hordeum vulgare seed flour based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.

How does VeriMom rate hordeum vulgare seed flour for baby skin?

VeriMom scores hordeum vulgare seed flour at 93/100 (no known risks) based on EU CosIng status, ECHA hazard classifications, and peer-reviewed PubMed studies. Our scoring pipeline is fully transparent.