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AKA: Bread Wheat, Wheat Kernel Flour
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Clean
OriginNative to Middle East. Derived from wheat kernels of the grass family Poaceae, commonly grown in the Middle East. Produced through drying and milling of wheat kernels into fine powder.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Rough Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Functions
Abrasive
Bulking
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Strengthens Barrier
Gently polishes surface
Adds volume
Controls product thickness
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
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
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