murphyTriticum aestivum (Wheat) peptide
AKA: Bread Wheat, Wheat Peptide
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginNative to Middle East. Derived from wheat seeds (Triticum aestivum), a grass family plant commonly cultivated in the Middle East. Produced through enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat proteins to break them into smaller peptide chains.
Triticum Aestivum (Wheat) Peptide is a cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
100684-25-1
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Fine Lines
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
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.
Boosts collagen production
Reduces fine lines
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