Evidence supporting the use of: Cereal grass
For the health condition: Skin Care (general)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Cereal grass, such as wheatgrass and barley grass, has been traditionally used in various cultures as a general tonic, believed to promote overall health, including skin health. The rationale behind its traditional use for skin care is largely attributed to its content of vitamins (like A, C, and E), minerals, chlorophyll, and antioxidants, all of which have theoretical benefits for skin health and repair. However, while these nutrients are known to be important for skin function, direct evidence linking the topical or oral consumption of cereal grass specifically to improvements in skin conditions is limited. Most of the available information comes from anecdotal reports and traditional health systems rather than from rigorous scientific studies. Scientific research on cereal grass for general skin care is sparse, and the few existing studies tend to be small, preliminary, or focused on animal models. Therefore, while cereal grass is popularly recommended in traditional and alternative health circles for supporting skin care, robust clinical evidence to support its efficacy is lacking at this time.
Other ingredients used for Skin Care (general)
aloe veraanthocyanins
apple
apricot
astaxanthin
beeswax
beet
beta-carotene
black currant
radish
sesame
bovine gelatin
catalase
colostrum
cryptoxanthin
cucumber
d-alpha tocopherol
dog rose
heartwood
hyaluronic acid
l-cysteine
l-glutathione
l-histidine
linoleic acid (LA)
lovage
lychee
magnesium
mango
mixed carotenoids
oat
omega-3 fatty acids
pumpkin
redcurrant
silicon
keratin
spinach
starch
tomato
almond fruit
Urolithin A
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
watercress
watermelon
zinc
sarsaparilla
red clover
chickweed
oryza
root tuber
birch
dulse leaf
camphor oil
goji berry
amaranth
sea salt
3,3'-dihydroxy-B-carotene-4,4'-dione
Alpha-terpineol
Azelaic acid
Arbutin
Avocado
Anserina
Ascophyllum nodosum
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Asam gelugor
Allantoin
anthocyanidins
Algal protein
Argan nut oil
Abalone
Behenic Acid
Biopeptide
Black spruce
beta-zeacarotene
Brassica
Bisabolene
Butternut
Borage
Bottle gourd
Bird's nest
California chia
Chervil
Carnosine
Candelilla wax
Cocoa Butter
Cereal grass
Citral
Castile Soap
Copaiba Oil
Currant
Dunaliella salina
David's Milkberry
Dulse
Egg
Emu Oil
Himalayan Salt
Oak
Orchid
Rose
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Silk protein
Other health conditions supported by Cereal grass
AnemiaCancer (natural therapy for)
Cholesterol (high)
Constipation (adults)
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Fatigue
Inflammation
Skin Care (general)
Wounds and Sores