Triticum aestivum (Wheat) germ extract

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AKA: Bread Wheat, Wheat Germ Extract
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Triticum Aestivum (Wheat) Germ Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual or biennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-44-2
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Strengthens Barrier
Softens and smooths skin
Fights free radical damage
Traditional Use
Wheat germ has been used traditionally as a nutritive and skin-conditioning ingredient. Rich in vitamin E and B vitamins, it was employed in folk skincare remedies and is now extracted for anti-aging and antioxidant benefits.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR