murphyTriticum aestivum (Wheat) seed extract
AKA: Bread Wheat, Wheat Seed Extract
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Middle East. Derived from seeds of wheat (Triticum aestivum), a grass family plant native to the Middle East. Extracted using solvent extraction methods to obtain the seed's active compounds.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
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
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR