Triticum monococcum (Wheat) seed extract

AKA: Einkorn Wheat, Wheat Seed Extract
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Triticum Monococcum (Wheat) Seed Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
Functions
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
Traditional Use
Spelt and ancient wheat varieties like monococcum have been cultivated for over 8,000 years; traditionally used as nutritive foods and folk remedies. The seed extract is now valued in skincare for its amino acids and antioxidant profile.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
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