Triticum vulgare (Wheat) straw water

AKA: Bread Wheat, Wheat Straw Water
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Straw Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
223747-95-3
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.
Antimicrobial
Antioxidant
Antiplaque
Anti Sebum
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Strengthens Barrier
Traditional Use
Wheat straw decoctions have been used in traditional European folk medicine and skincare as a gentle skin tonic and conditioning treatment.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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