Triticum aestivum (Wheat) peptide





AKA: Bread Wheat, Wheat Peptide
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
A modern bioactive derived from wheat proteins through enzymatic hydrolysis. Developed in contemporary skincare to provide amino acids and peptide benefits for skin strengthening and anti-aging effects.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Fine Lines
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