murphyTriticum vulgare (Wheat) germ extract
AKA: Bread Wheat, Wheat Germ Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Middle East. Derived from wheat germ, the seed of *Triticum vulgare* in the Poaceae grass family, primarily cultivated in the Middle East. Extracted from the raw material using solvent extraction methods to isolate the active compounds.
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin protecting. Rated low hazard by EWG. 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
Antioxidant
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.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 795)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 795)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
1 study / 1 mixed / reactions mild (CIR 795)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00001–13%
Rinse-off0.001–0.32%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2025
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR