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Surfactant

WHEAT GERM ACID

CAS 68938-32-9
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A wheat germ-derived blend of fatty acids that gently cleanses and conditions skin. Naturally rich and well-tolerated, with no documented safety concerns at cosmetic concentrations.

Function

CLEANSINGSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning fatty acids
  • Mild emulsifying action
  • Source of vitamin E precursors
  • Gentle cleansing

Known concerns

  • Wheat-derived; theoretical concern for severe wheat allergy
  • Variable composition between suppliers

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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