Triticum vulgare (Wheat) seed extract

AKA: Bread Wheat, Wheat Seed Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Middle East. Derived from seeds of Triticum vulgare (wheat), a grass family plant native to the Middle East. Extracted from seeds using solvent extraction methods to obtain the concentrated plant extract.
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Seed Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as buffering, detangling, 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 #
84012-44-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Functions
Buffering
Detangling
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.34%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2025
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR