murphyTriticum vulgare (Wheat) germ protein
AKA: Bread Wheat, Wheat Germ Protein
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginNative to Middle East. Extracted from wheat germ, the seed tissue of Triticum vulgare in the Poaceae grass family, primarily sourced from the Middle East. Isolated through mechanical separation and enzymatic hydrolysis to break down proteins into smaller peptide chains.
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Protein is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. 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
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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🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR