Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil

Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Triticum vulgare oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Middle East. Derived from wheat germ oil, a seed oil extracted from Triticum vulgare (common wheat) of the Poaceae grass family. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation of the wheat germ oil to increase stability and viscosity.
Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR