WHEAT GERM ACID

Surfactant

85

Good

CAS Number: 68938-32-9

About WHEAT GERM ACID

Fatty acids from wheat germ that cleanse, emulsify, and condition skin with excellent skin tolerance.

Detailed Analysis

Wheat germ-derived fatty acids serve as cleansing, emulsifying, and emollient agents in cosmetics. The generic 'ban substances that deplete the ozone layer' flag in the record is an administrative artifact not applicable to this ingredient. Fatty acids from plant sources are well-tolerated with no specific EU restrictions.

What It Does

CLEANSING SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING SKIN CONDITIONING SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ Emollient properties
  • ✓ Cleansing
  • ✓ Skin conditioning
  • ✓ Emulsifying

Safety Score

85

Good

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for skin concerns or allergies.