murphyHydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
molecular structure · PubChem
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginNative to Middle East. Derived from wheat germ oil (Triticum vulgare), a seed oil from the grass family primarily sourced in the Middle East. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation of wheat germ oil unsaponifiables to increase stability and shelf life.
Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil Unsaponifiables is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
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
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
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
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR