Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
AKA “Wheat germ oil unsaponifiables
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated wheat germ oil unsaponifiables
Essential Oil · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Essential Oil
Clean
Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil Unsaponifiables is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Catalytic Hydrogenation | Functions: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning ⚠ 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
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Represents the non-saponifiable (non-fat) components of wheat germ oil, which have been valued in modern skincare for their phytonutrient and antioxidant content. This concentrated extract was developed to isolate and stabilize the most beneficial compounds from traditional wheat germ oil.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
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 Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR