Wheat Germamidopropyl Betaine
AKA: Wheat Germ Derivative, Mild Surfactant
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
1-Propanaminium, N-carboxymethyl-N,N-dimethyl-3-amino-, N-wheat germ acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts
CAS #
133934-09-5
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant and conditioning agent developed from wheat germ derivatives. Used in modern cleansing and hair care formulations as a gentler alternative to harsher synthetic surfactants.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR