Triticum vulgare (Wheat) sprout extract







AKA: Bread Wheat, Wheat Sprout Extract
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Extract
Clean
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin protecting. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Sprout
Lifeform
Annual or biennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-44-2
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.
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
Traditional Use
Wheat sprout extracts, containing concentrated bioactive compounds, have been used in traditional Asian skincare practices for their rejuvenating and antioxidant properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
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