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Emollient

WHEAT GERM OIL GLYCERETH-8 ESTERS

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Wheat germ oil reacted with PEG-8 glycerin to make it water-dispersible. Useful as a mild conditioner; main caveat is wheat allergy and PEG impurity controls.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Water-dispersible emollient — wheat germ oil benefits in water phase
  • Antioxidant content from wheat germ
  • Improves skin softness

Known concerns

  • Wheat (gluten) source — sensitization risk in wheat-allergic users
  • PEG/glycereth purification dependency

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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