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Emollient

TRITICUM DURUM GERM OIL

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Durum wheat germ oil — a tocopherol- and sterol-rich emollient that softens skin and acts as an antioxidant. Generally low-risk, but it's a wheat-derived ingredient and EU rules require allergen disclosure.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • High vitamin E and sterols
  • Antioxidant
  • Skin-conditioning emollient
  • Linoleic acid for barrier

Known concerns

  • Wheat-derived — gluten/wheat allergen labeling required in EU
  • Possible sensitization in wheat-allergic users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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