Triticum vulgare/aestivum (Wheat) grain extract

AKA: Wheat Grain Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Middle East. Derived from wheat grain seeds of the grass family Poaceae, primarily cultivated in the Middle East. Extracted from the grain using solvent extraction methods to obtain the concentrated botanical compounds.
Triticum Vulgare/Aestivum (Wheat) Grain Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual or biennial
Climate
Temperate
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Strengthens Barrier
Softens and smooths skin
Softens and detangles hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2025
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR