Triticum vulgare (Wheat) gluten extract

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AKA: Bread Wheat, Wheat Gluten Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Middle East. Derived from wheat seeds (Triticum vulgare) in the Poaceae grass family, primarily grown in the Middle East. Extracted using solvent extraction methods to isolate the gluten protein from the grain.
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Gluten Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as 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 #
93384-22-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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.
Binding
Hair Conditioning
Humectant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Strengthens Barrier
Soothes skin inflammation
Supports collagen production
Helps strengthen skin barrier
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
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2025
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR