murphyTriticum aestivum (Wheat) germ extract
AKA: Bread Wheat, Wheat Germ Extract
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Middle East. Derived from wheat germ, the seed of *Triticum aestivum* in the Poaceae grass family, cultivated globally. Extracted using solvent extraction methods to isolate the active compounds from the wheat germ tissue.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR