Barley Extract is a botanical skincare ingredient known for its brightening properties and ability to support a more even-looking complexion. Rich in naturally occurring compounds, including hordatines, barley extract helps regulate melanin production, which contributes to the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone.

Key Benefits:

Brightening: Helps promote a brighter, more radiant-looking complexion.

Even Skin Tone: Helps reduce the appearance of dark spots and uneven pigmentation.

Skin Radiance: Supports a smoother, more luminous-looking complexion.

Fun Fact:

Barley isn't just used to make beer! Sprouts left over from the brewing industry can be upcycled into valuable skincare ingredients, turning agricultural by-products into a source of skin-brightening compounds.

INCI Name: Hordeum Vulgare Extract

Source:

Hamany Djande, C. Y., & Dubery, I. A. (2025). Hordatines, dimerised hydroxycinnamoylagmatine conjugates of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.): An appraisal of the biosynthesis, chemistry, identification and bioactivities. Phytochemistry Reviews, 24, 303–320.