Triticum aestivum (Wheat) germ oil

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AKA: Bread Wheat, Wheat Germ Oil
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Not Clean
Triticum Aestivum (Wheat) Germ Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual or biennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-44-2
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used for centuries in traditional skincare across European and Asian cultures for its vitamin E content and emollient properties. Modern cold-pressing techniques preserve the oil's nutritive compounds for contemporary cosmetic applications.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR