Triticum aestivum (Wheat) seed extract
AKA: Bread Wheat, Wheat Seed Extract
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Extract
Not Clean
Triticum Aestivum (Wheat) Seed Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, perfuming, 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
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
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
Softens and detangles hair
Adds pleasant scent
Traditional Use
Wheat seeds contain proteins and nutrients historically used in traditional remedies and as food. Modern extraction captures skin-conditioning and antioxidant compounds for contemporary cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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