murphyHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Wheat Protein Hydrolysate
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Protein hydrolyzates, wheat germ. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat germ composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin
CAS #
94350-06-8, 222400-28-4, 70084-87-6
Form
Powder
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Functions
Antistatic
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
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
3 studies / 3 not irritating (CIR 624)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 624)
Mixed Sensitization Results
2 studies / 1 sensitizing / 1 not sensitizing / plus 3 case reports (CIR 624)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00006–1%
Rinse-off0.00002–1.7%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2018
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR