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AKA: Bread Wheat, Wheat Flour Lipids
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Middle East. Derived from wheat seeds (Triticum vulgare), a grass family plant commonly grown in the Middle East. Obtained through drying and milling wheat seeds to extract the lipid-rich flour fraction.
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Flour Lipids is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
84012-44-2
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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