Triticum vulgare (Wheat) kernel flour

AKA: Bread Wheat, Wheat Kernel Flour
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Clean
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Kernel Flour is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive, bulking, viscosity controlling. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
130498-22-5
Form
Powder
Functions
Abrasive
Bulking
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Strengthens Barrier
Gently polishes surface
Adds volume
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Wheat flour made from the entire kernel has ancient cosmetic roots, used in traditional beauty practices across cultures as a gentle abrasive cleanser and skin-conditioning ingredient.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Rough Texture
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