murphyWheat Germ Glycerides
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Wheat Germ Oil Glycerides, Emollient
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from wheat germ oil or synthesized from fatty acids and glycerol as starting materials. Produced through esterification, combining glycerol with fatty acids derived from wheat germ oil.
Glycerides, wheat germ-oil mono-, di- and tri-
CAS #
68990-07-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Functions
Refatting
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
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 Phototoxic
Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 246)
Not a Sensitizer
3 studies / 3 not sensitizing (CIR 246)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
6 studies / 1 irritating / 3 mixed / 2 not irritating / reactions minimal (CIR 246 and 795)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
8 studies / 3 irritating / 2 mixed / 3 not irritating / reactions minimal to mild (CIR 246 and 795)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.041–0.2%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2019 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR