Wheat germ oil

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AKA: Triticum vulgare germ oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Middle East. Derived from wheat germ oil, a botanical extract from seeds of Triticum vulgare (wheat) in the Poaceae grass family. Produced through transesterification of wheat germ oil with Glycereth-8, a synthetic polyethylene glycol compound.
Wheat Germ Oil Glycereth-8 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Glycereth-8 and Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
96690-61-8
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed0 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 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR