murphyTriticum vulgare (Wheat) germ oil unsaponifiables
AKA: Bread Wheat, Wheat Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginNative to Middle East. Derived from wheat germ seeds of Triticum vulgare in the Poaceae family, primarily sourced from the Middle East. Extracted through cold-pressing wheat germ, then saponification and separation to isolate unsaponifiable compounds.
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil Unsaponifiables is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. 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
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR