Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
molecular structure · PubChem
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil Unsaponifiables is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
Effective at 30.0%
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
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Represents the non-saponifiable (non-fat) components of wheat germ oil, which have been valued in modern skincare for their phytonutrient and antioxidant content. This concentrated extract was developed to isolate and stabilize the most beneficial compounds from traditional wheat germ oil.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR