Triticum vulgare (Wheat) starch

Triticum vulgare (Wheat) starch 1
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AKA: Bread Wheat, Wheat Starch
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Clean
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive, absorbent, binding. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
9005-25-8
Form
Powder
Functions
Abrasive
Absorbent
Binding
Bulking
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Strengthens Barrier
Traditional Use
Wheat starch has been used for centuries in traditional cosmetics as an absorbent powder, texture enhancer, and gentle skin-conditioning agent in face powders and dry formulations.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 2%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 680).
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR