Triticum vulgare (Wheat) gluten extract

Triticum vulgare (Wheat) gluten extract 1
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AKA: Bread Wheat, Wheat Gluten Extract
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
The protein extract from wheat gluten was traditionally valued for its ability to form protective films on skin and improve product texture in historical cosmetic formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR