murphyWheat Amino Acids
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Amino Acids, Wheat Protein Hydrolysate
Synthetic
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Acid
Clean
OriginDerived from wheat gluten, a protein-rich byproduct of wheat grain processing and milling. Extracted through enzymatic or acid hydrolysis of wheat protein into constituent amino acids.
Amino acids, wheat
CAS #
1914931-84-2
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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.
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.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Nourishing
Protecting
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 625)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 625)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0001–0.2%
Rinse-off0.003–0.3%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2014
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR