Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil
AKA “Wheat germ oil, Triticum vulgare oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated wheat germ oil
AKA: Triticum vulgare oil
Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Catalytic Hydrogenation | Functions: Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling ⚠ Allergen Alert (Wheat/Gluten): Derived from a common allergen source. May cause reactions in sensitive individuals. Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Effective at 30.0%
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Oil
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Wheat germ oil has been used in traditional medicine and skincare for its vitamin E content and nourishing properties. The hydrogenated version was developed to increase shelf stability while maintaining the conditioning and antioxidant benefits of the original oil.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR