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Skin Conditioning

TRITICUM AESTIVUM GERM EXTRACT

CAS 84012-44-2 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A wheat germ extract — supplies vitamin E, tocotrienols and skin-conditioning lipids. Edible-grain origin with strong cosmetic use, with the standard wheat/gluten-allergy caveat.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Vitamin E and tocotrienol antioxidants
  • Skin-conditioning lipids and proteins
  • Soothing for dry skin

Known concerns

  • Wheat/gluten allergy possible
  • Hydrolyzed wheat proteins linked to rare anaphylaxis cases

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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